have, but it was probably a long time ago." Strength and conditioning coach Craig Fitzgerald also noted the remarkable nature of Chisolm's accomplishments:"You can go an entire career and you'll never see another story like this, never. ... If you're a walk-on in the [Southeastern Conference], you're lucky if you finish out your eligibility by being a part-timer on special teams. You might start a few games along the way as a part-time fullback. You don't become a starter in a couple of months, especially on the offensive line." During the 2009 season, Chisolm established himself as one of the best players on the squad. Chris Low, SEC specialist for ESPN.com, said of Chisolm: "He really is one of the best success stories in this league, starting his career as a walk-on, working his way up to where he's not only a part of that offensive line but he's an integral part of that offensive line and now starting." 2010 season In the months before his senior year, Chisolm's parents, who ran a janitorial service in Charleston, both died of cancer. His mother, Purcella, died of ovarian cancer on January 8, 2010, and Chisolm considered leaving school to help his father run the family's janitorial business. He stayed in school, but spent hours driving 115 miles between Columbia and Charleston, "often taking off just after practice to help his father, Garrett Sr., after the death of his mother." In the spring, his father developed a cough which was eventually diagnosed as lung cancer. Chisolm stayed in school, but continued to make the 115-mile drive from Columbia to Charleston to see his father. His father died on September 15, 2010. Despite the loss of both parents, Chisolm continued to compete for the 2010 South Carolina Gamecocks football team and helped lead the team to its first SEC East football title. Adding to the obstacles facing Chisolm in his senior year, Chisolm suffered an ACL injury that ultimately required surgery in January 2011 to surgically repair his right leg. Having joined the team as an unrecruited walk-on, Chisolm became a second-team All-SEC player and also won several academic awards, including the Harold White GPA Award. In September 2010, Chisolm was selected as a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, awarded annually to the top scholar-athlete in college football. He was also named to the 2010 SEC Football Community Service Team for