Shawn Vincent follows his father’s footsteps on and off the field

Shawn and Mike Vincent share an uncommon father-and-son bond. During Shawn’s senior year at New Iberia Senior High, the two have spent a great deal of time together, with Mike serving as the football team’s receivers coach. Shawn, a standout receiver, also works with his dad at the New Iberia Fire Department, where Mike is the deputy chief. “I’ve been around it my whole life,” Shawn said of the fire department. “It’s the only thing I’ve known. I started volunteering, fell in love with it and can’t imagine doing anything else.” The only thing that would put Shawn’s career at NIFD on hold would be an opportunity to play college football. The 6-foot-3, 175-pounder accounted for 1,615 all-purpose yards and 10 touchdowns this season while playing a variety of positions, adding running back and quarterback to his receiving exploits. “It was wonderful to watch him grow,” said Mike, who was in his third year working with the team.

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