‘If you’re not risking, you’re rusting’: 48-year-old college freshman makes gridiron debut

At a time when most of his contemporaries are contemplating a recliner and some pain relief, a 48-year-old freshman is hitting the college football field. Read more trending news Justin Buzzard is a defensive end for San José City College and the number he wears on the field is also his age. The father of three sons and full-time pastor has a mantra, according to The Athletic: “If you’re not risking, you’re rusting.”“If you’re not stepping out into new territory, if you’re not taking risks, if you’re not trying new things and you’re just playing things safe with your life, you’re staying in a comfort zone,” he said. “I don’t think you’re really living. You’re not having the impact you could have on people. You’re not meant to sit on the sidelines in your life.” After a detour caused by injuries when he was a lot younger, he ended up going to seminary school. After his education, he founded and is the lead pastor of Garden City Church in San José, California. So that’s why he’s not sitt