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PROVO, Utah – Every so often, life takes us down a road that we never anticipated. Unexpected moments and circumstances beyond our control prompt us to re-examine our decisions and choose a different path.

That was the case for BYU running back LJ Martin three short years ago after he committed to Stanford football and head coach David Shaw.

“I really wanted to go to Stanford,” Martin began when asked about his previous commitment to the Cardinal.

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“One of my things that was big for me coming out of high school was education,” Martin continued. “They are up there in terms of status with education and everything they hold with that right there. It was a big opportunity for me to look a

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