University of Massachusetts offensive tackle Vladimir Ducasse, right, originally from Haiti, stands with college football teammate defensive end Courtney Jackson, left, in a gym on the school's campus, in Amherst, Mass. , on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Ducasse, who has lived in the United States since he was 14, is headed to the Senior Bowl college all-star football game with thoughts of impressing pro scouts, and concerns about his native Haiti. AP Photo logo AP Photo 25 months ago

University of Massachusetts offensive tackle Vladimir Ducasse, right, originally from Haiti, stands with college football teammate defensive end Courtney Jackson, left, in a gym on the school's campus, in Amherst, Mass. , on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Ducasse, who has lived in the United States since he was 14, is headed to the Senior Bowl college all-star football game with thoughts of impressing pro scouts, and concerns about his native Haiti.

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