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Former Patriots offensive lineman Rich Ohrnberger credits Adam Sandler, 'The Waterboy' for kickstarting career

In 1998, Adam Sandler brought Bobby Boucher to life in the hit movie The Waterboy.

The comedy focused on the life of Boucher, a waterboy turned star linebacker player for the fictitious South Central Louisiana State University Mud Dogs. The underdog character is beloved by many and evidently served as an inspiration to a former member of the New England Patriots.

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In a recent tweet, Rich Ohrnberger confirmed that seeing The Waterboy convinced him to try out for his middle school football team.