One look at Shelton Douthett sitting in the stands at a Miami Hurricanes football game and you may be puzzled.
With shoulder pads, a helmet, cleats and a full uniform, Douthett can make people wonder why a Hurricanes player is in the crowd instead of on the field, or why someone is pretending he’s on the team. Douthett has heard all the criticism and jokes, and he understands. In a sport where fans dressing in outrageous costumes is common, it’s rare to see someone go to the extent he does.
But the meaning behind Douthett’s gameday outfit goes beyond dreaming about being on the team roster. It’s a story of how deep brotherhood goes and how to keep the legacy of his “other half” alive.
