New Mexico State University cheats double amputee Iraq Vet

Iraq War veteran denied university's lottery win, so rival school pays up
FoxNews.com
Published October 06, 2013

At the unlikely intersection of collegiate athletics, military affairs and community altruism, you’ll find Matt Zajac.

KVIA 7 reports the Army veteran, who lost both legs in Iraq in 2007, at first seemed to win a $2,000 prize after his name was drawn from a lottery during last week’s New Mexico State University football game against San Diego State.

New Mexico State University reportedly holds the drawings during home games as part of a “fan incentive program” to encourage attendance by students.

The 26-year-old Zajac is currently studying mechanical engineering at the institution.

However, the station reports school officials deemed Zajac ineligible for the prize because he was not in attendance at the game.

“Honestly, there is no way I would’ve been able to make it to the game anyway. I was taking care of my grandmother, who is 87,” he reportedly said.
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