Matt Ziesel’s Touchdown Run

Today's feel-good story: Matt Ziesel of Benton High School in Missouri scores a touchdown for his team to make the score 46-6. Matt - who's a huge football fan - has Down Syndrome, and his coach asked the opposing team to let Matt get the TD he's always dreamed of. Here's his scoring run.

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  • Mike D. thinks Matt Ziesel's Touchdown Run is Cute  about 2 years ago
  • Matt Ziesel's Touchdown Run was rebuzzed by Trig Palin  about 2 years ago
  • I wish there were more teachers in the special ed system like this kids coaches. Great people.

    Rosa
    2 years ago
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  • This made me tear up a bit, hooray for him.

    Casey Erwin
    2 years ago
  • Casey Erwin thinks Matt Ziesel's Touchdown Run is Cute  about 2 years ago
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  • made my day

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    2 years ago
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  • Unfortunately, we only have a short time to savor this moment before it becomes adapted into Hollywood Oscar-bait.

    Francis H.
    2 years ago
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  • i love how he excitedly leaps over the goal line… =)

    Michele A.
    2 years ago
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  • He could probably play for Notre Dame.

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    2 years ago
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  • Matt Ziesel's Amazing Touchdown Run! was featured on the homepage  about 2 years ago

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