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Boise State’s kicker had the best possible reaction when no one would high-five him

James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

Rejection is a pain we all know too well. When I was 10 years old my five best friends said they were all busy on Saturday, so I stayed at home alone. I found out on Monday that they all went to see Toy Story and didn't invite me.

Boise State kicker Tyler Rausa and 10-year-old me are spirit animals, but he is far braver than I was. When his teammates mercilessly rejected his overtures for a high-five he didn’t sulk — he got right back on that horse and turned lemons into lemonade.

You are awesome. We’d give you five any day.

h/t @WillHallKTVB

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