Campbell says he cried but accepts Army's orders
Published 7/24/2008 at Boston.com -- Football news
Caleb Campbell said he was upset when the Army told him he wouldn't be able to play for the Detroit Lions this season.
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Campbell says he cried but accepts Army's orders
Caleb Campbell said he was upset when the Army told him he wouldn't be able to play for the Detroit Lions this season.
Caleb Campbell said he was upset when the Army told him he wouldn't be able to play for the Detroit Lions this season.
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Caleb Campbell said he was upset when the Army told him he wouldn't be able to play for the Detroit Lions this season.
Caleb Campbell said he was upset when the Army told him he wouldn't be able to play for the Detroit Lions this season.
Campbell: 'I cried' but I accept Army's orders
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