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Sports - Naval Academy
Tiny Mid isn't cornered by sizePublished 12/18/08
Ketric Buffin has been forced to prove himself at every level of football due to a glaring lack of size.
Joshua McKerrow - The Capital
Ketric Buffin snares one of his team-leading three interceptions against Notre DameThe EagleBank Bowl, pitting Navy against Wake Forest, is discussed by Capital sports writers Dave Broughton and Bill Wagner in this Dec. 16 edition.
Buffin was an All-District performer at Rowlett High, a Class 5A school located just outside Dallas, Texas. A couple major conference schools showed interest in Buffin, but told the youngster he would have to come as a walk-on and show he was deserving of a scholarship. Navy, which has overlooked size in favor of speed and play-making ability, decided to give Buffin a shot. However, even former Navy players Shalimar Brazier and Eddie Carthan were skeptical when they first saw the 5-foot-7, 168-pound defensive back. It...
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