Posted: 01/02/2009 at 9:13am | IP Logged

Former Bronco's Lineman Kicks Drug Habit, Now in Seminary

by Frank Schwab, The Colorado Springs Gazette

DENVER, CO - Matt Lepsis was having a blast - doing drugs, partying and even playing in NFL games while he was high.

At (teammate) Jason Elam's urging, Lepsis decided to ask God for help. He went in a closet at his home and closed the door.

"It was the first time in my life I had said a meaningful prayer," Lepsis said. "I said, ‘This thing is out of my control. ... I can't stop. It's too powerful.'"

Now, instead of helping push the Broncos toward the playoffs, he's pushing himself through Dallas Theological Seminary.

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