Julius Pascal Grows through Faith and Football

By: Lloydrica Hudson, Sports Reporter Julius Pascal wants to become a motivational speaker and coach. But when his own college football future was taking shape, reaching out to a coach could feel overwhelming. He worried about rejection. Even after receiving an offer from Valdosta State University, he struggled to keep the conversation going. “I was scared of being denied,” Pascal said. Now, the Valdosta State defensive back is learning to trust his voice as much as his ability. His journey has taken him from changing positions in high school to recognizing opposing offenses in college, with his faith helping him work through the uncertainty along the way. Before he found his place in the Blazers’ defense, Pascal had to find a way to stay on the field. He attended Miami Northwestern before transferring to Dr. Michael Krop High School, where he earned a starting role at running back. Pascal adjusted.

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