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Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, takes to the field during the first day of practice at the Ishpeming Playgrounds in Ishpeming, Mich., Monday, Aug 6, 2012. Dompierre has Down Syndrome and his father Dean petitioned the state last year for him to play after he turned 19 years old.

Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, takes to the field during the first day of practice at the Ishpeming Playgrounds in Ishpeming, Mich., Monday, Aug 6, 2012. Dompierre has Down Syndrome and his father Dean petitioned the state last year for him to play after he turned 19 years old.

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Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, takes to the field for the first day of practice.

Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, takes to the field for the first day of practice.

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Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, takes a break between drills during the first day of practice.

Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, takes a break between drills during the first day of practice.

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Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, takes to the field for the first day of practice.

Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, takes to the field for the first day of practice.

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Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, smiles while taking to the field for the first day of practice.

Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, smiles while taking to the field for the first day of practice.

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Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, left, waits for his turn at a drill during the first day of practice at the Ishpeming Playgrounds in Ishpeming, Mich., Monday, Aug 6, 2012. .

Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, left, waits for his turn at a drill during the first day of practice at the Ishpeming Playgrounds in Ishpeming, Mich., Monday, Aug 6, 2012. .

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Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, catches the ball during the first day of practice.

Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, catches the ball during the first day of practice.

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Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, catches the ball during the first day of practice.

Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, catches the ball during the first day of practice.

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Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team.

Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team.

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Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, takes a water break between drills during the first day of practice.

Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, takes a water break between drills during the first day of practice.

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Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, listens to instructions from his coach between drills during the first day of practice at the Ishpeming Playground in Ishpeming, Mich..

Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, listens to instructions from his coach between drills during the first day of practice at the Ishpeming Playground in Ishpeming, Mich..

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Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, prepares for the next set of drills.

Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, prepares for the next set of drills.

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Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, practices his kicking during the first day of practice.

Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, practices his kicking during the first day of practice.

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Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, practices his kicking during the first day of practice at the Ishpeming Playgrounds in Ishpeming, Mich., Monday, Aug 6, 2012.

Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, practices his kicking during the first day of practice at the Ishpeming Playgrounds in Ishpeming, Mich., Monday, Aug 6, 2012.

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Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, celebrates his ball going through the upright while practicing his kicks during the first day of practice.

Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, celebrates his ball going through the upright while practicing his kicks during the first day of practice.

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Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, sits with his teammates during the first day of practice.

Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, sits with his teammates during the first day of practice.

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Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, walks off the field after morning drills during the first day of practice.

Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, walks off the field after morning drills during the first day of practice.

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Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, works out in his basement before the second practice of the day.

Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, works out in his basement before the second practice of the day.

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Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, works out in his basement.

Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, works out in his basement.

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Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, works out in his basement before the second practice of the day.

Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, works out in his basement before the second practice of the day.

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Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, prepares in for the afternoon practice.

Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, prepares in for the afternoon practice.

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Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, takes a break between drills during the first day of practice at the Ishpeming Playground in Ishpeming, Mich., Monday, Aug 6, 2012. Dompierre has Down Syndrome and his father Dean petitioned the state last year for him to play after he turned 19.

Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, takes a break between drills during the first day of practice at the Ishpeming Playground in Ishpeming, Mich., Monday, Aug 6, 2012. Dompierre has Down Syndrome and his father Dean petitioned the state last year for him to play after he turned 19.

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Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, eats lunch at home after the first day of practice at the Ishpeming Playgrounds in Ishpeming, Mich., Monday, Aug 6, 2012. Dompierre has Down Syndrome and his father Dean petitioned the state last year for him to play after he turned 19.

Eric Dompierre, 19, Ishpeming High School kicker for the varsity football team, eats lunch at home after the first day of practice at the Ishpeming Playgrounds in Ishpeming, Mich., Monday, Aug 6, 2012. Dompierre has Down Syndrome and his father Dean petitioned the state last year for him to play after he turned 19.

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