Dr. Brian Willard represents the type of player that The Invitational is proud to have in the field. He has participated for three years in the tournament. When John called to ask if he would be willing to participate in Pigskin Picks, Brian said he was extremely busy due to recently being named head of the urology department at Lexington Medical Center. John was pleased to learn that Dr. Willard has this connection, since The Invitational provided an opportunity for all players to receive prostate cancer screening via a simple blood test as a part of the 2011 tournament. Lexington Medical Center provided the friendly staff for the screenings. In their conversation, Brian remarked that he plays in two fantasy football leagues, and this did sound like fun, so he was willing to be part of it. Dr. Willard is an avid fan of the North Carolina State Wolfpack, but his background would actually allow him to root for some other teams as well. He has a zoology degree from NC State, received his medical degree from North Carolina (Chapel Hill), and completed his residency at the University of Missouri hospitals. In between surgeries, football research, and being an all-around nice guy, Dr. Willard plays at Lexington Country Club.
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