Those Who Helped Make Us Great
Minter, Cedric
Cedric Minter
- Sport:
- Football
- Years:
- 1977-80
- Hometown:
- Boise, Idaho
- Current Residence:
- Boise, Idaho
Bio
Graduation Year: 1985
Career Status and/or Accomplishments:
Married, with two children and three grandchildren.
Why did you choose Boise State?
I wanted to play for Boise State so my mom and dad could come to the games, even though they liked to listen to the games on the radio and not fight the crowd. They came to my last home game against the Idaho Vandals and told me it was the most fun they had ever had. That was pretty cool!
How did Boise State impact your life?
Boise State gave me the opportunity to play college football well enough to play at the professional football level for six years. Everything I have accomplished in my life has to do with the education BSU provided for me.
Do you have any special memories or moments?
I decided to go back to school at Boise State after my pro football season was over to work on completing my degrees (Elementary K-6 and Special Education K-12). It took me eight years, but it was the most rewarding thing I have ever done.
How do you stay in contact with Boise State?
I have never been a very social person. So, to stay in contact with Boise State athletes I attend the spring football game, BSU Social and sometimes participate in a golf tournament at Warm Springs Golf Course.
Athletic Achievements:
Career Status and/or Accomplishments:
- Spent bulk of career in public education at the middle school and high school levels
- Held principal and assistant principal positions throughout the Treasure Valley
- Began teaching career as a special education instructor
- Boise State assistant football coach for one season
Married, with two children and three grandchildren.
Why did you choose Boise State?
I wanted to play for Boise State so my mom and dad could come to the games, even though they liked to listen to the games on the radio and not fight the crowd. They came to my last home game against the Idaho Vandals and told me it was the most fun they had ever had. That was pretty cool!
How did Boise State impact your life?
Boise State gave me the opportunity to play college football well enough to play at the professional football level for six years. Everything I have accomplished in my life has to do with the education BSU provided for me.
Do you have any special memories or moments?
I decided to go back to school at Boise State after my pro football season was over to work on completing my degrees (Elementary K-6 and Special Education K-12). It took me eight years, but it was the most rewarding thing I have ever done.
How do you stay in contact with Boise State?
I have never been a very social person. So, to stay in contact with Boise State athletes I attend the spring football game, BSU Social and sometimes participate in a golf tournament at Warm Springs Golf Course.
Athletic Achievements:
- 1980 I-AA National Champions
- Third-team All-American
- Inducted into Boise State Athletics Hall of Fame (1987)
- First-round pick in CFL Draft
- Won 1983 Grey Cup, scoring game-winning touchdown
- Played two seasons in the NFL with the New York Jets
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