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MIAMI — When Rickie Collins struggled in the past, he did what we all do. The 20-year-old turned to his mom, girlfriend and high school coaches for support.
His coaches at Woodlawn High School, mostly former LSU star quarterback Marcus Randall, feed Collins with advice. They send him clips of his days ruling Louisiana high school football. They remind him that he’s “Rickie mother-f*cking Collins.”
But how many setbacks can a 20-year-old take? After Saturday, Collins will likely turn to his loved ones again.