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32-year-old soldier gets 2nd chance as Colorado State running back

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Josh Griffin has seen combat in Afghanistan and Iran.

He has trained with U.S. Army Rangers and Green Berets and has supported both on missions he's not allowed to talk about.

He's a staff sergeant who has spent most of his 13 years in the Army working in special operations.

He's also the oldest player on a major college football team in the country this year, approaching his 33rd birthday and beginning his second season at Colorado State.

The Army, he said, taught him how to take care of his body and remain fit.