In January 2013, Manti Te'o became one of the most disgraced players in college football history – but it wasn't for his performance on the field.
Te'o, who was once hailed as Notre Dame's star linebacker, quickly garnered media attention during the beginning of his career. His heartfelt backstory, which centered on faith, football and family, was seen as admirable and so were his athletic talents, grit and strict sense of discipline.
