Razorbacks view screening of film about late Arkansas walk-on great
The story of late Arkansas walk-on Brandon Burlsworth will soon reach a wide audience with the scheduled release of “Greater,” a movie based on the biography “Eyes of a Champion.”
Bret Bielema’s squad was recently treated to an early screening of the movie. Judging by the players’ tweets, they came away impressed and inspired by the film.
Our crew loved the private showing to new release #Greaterthemovie
Any college football fan will love it! #WoooPig pic.twitter.com/to411B8akD
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) August 20, 2016
#Greaterthemovie told one of the best stories I've every heard
— BK (@BK12THEBEST) August 20, 2016
Got a better understanding after watching #greaterthemovie.com of who Brandon Burlsworth rly was. Unbelievable story and a great movie #WPS
— Hjalte Froholdt (@HFroholdt) August 20, 2016
Wow! Just finished watching #Greaterthemovie with the team! I truly consider it an honor to say that Burls was my teammate and friend!
— Coach Barry Lunney, Jr (@BarryLunneyJr) August 20, 2016
https://twitter.com/KNARFWONGAR/status/766811280472674304
#Greaterthemovie WOW.. Speechless.. Must see. Brought tears to my eyes and butterflies to my stomach. #WOOPIG #Burlsworth
— Drew Morgan (@drewmorgan15) August 20, 2016
#Greaterthemovie 👏🏽 Must see movie, with a great story & motivation #WPS🐗
— Colton Jackson (@CoachJ_CHS) August 20, 2016
One of the best movies I have ever seen. Phenomenal story behind it. I strongly recommend everybody go see #Greaterthemovie
— Cole Kelley (@ColeKelley10) August 20, 2016
Just got to see a great movie about a Razorback legend! Brandon Burlsworth was an unbelievable man #Greaterthemovie #mustsee
— Kody Walker (@KWalkBeastMode) August 20, 2016
https://twitter.com/sone_cooper/status/766820078956326912
Everyone needs to see #Greaterthemovie inspiring story about an amazing razorback!
— Hayden Johnson (@Hayden__johnson) August 20, 2016
Got a chance to see #Greaterthemovie tonight. Inspirational beyond words #WPS
— Carson Proctor (@Carson14proc) August 20, 2016
It's amazing what God can do in our lives.#Greaterthemovie was a great reminder about what true faith looks like. God is good 🙌🏽
— Dwayne Eugene Jr. (@D_Eugene35) August 20, 2016
#Greaterthemovie is worth the watch, great story and film!
— Dan Skipper (@DanSkipper70) August 20, 2016
#Greaterthemovie was truly inspiring 🐗 #WPS
— Cody Hollister (@C_hollister81) August 20, 2016
#Greaterthemovie great movie would definitely go see it again
— Josh954williams (@josh954williams) August 20, 2016
Burlsworth played at Arkansas from 1994-1998. As a redshirt sophomore, he earned a scholarship and starting spot at right guard. In 1997 and 1998, he earned All-SEC honors and was a first-team All-American his senior season.
He was selected in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. His life was tragically cut short after he was killed in a car accident that April near Alpena, Arkansas after working out in Fayetteville.
