He is a kid that saw early on where he wanted to go and then worked hard to achieve it. It is that work ethic, the willingness to spend the extra hours practicing and lifting weights that impressed Brosseau. That and a compassionate attitude that kept Gombiski out of trouble and keeps him coming back to his alma mater to talk to young players. To see him reach his goals both on the athletic field and in the classroom is just a great feeling. Raymond has reached many of his goals, starting all 10 games as a redshirt freshman in 1998, and 10 of 11 games last year.
People often set their goals too low.
If you don't set your goal for the ultimate then it is too low. We should always be looking for the championship. Reaching goals is nothing new for Raymond, but having the spotlight pointed at himself because of something he overcame even before he can remember is something new. But he appreciates the sacrifice that his family made for him to have the opportunities he now has, and he wanted them to be recognized. And he understands that what he has accomplished may be an inspiration to others among the hundred of thousands of Americans who suffer from cerebral palsy, especially to youngsters like the boy he met in the hospital.