The job in the MEAC at Howard is just the latest chapter in an inspiring story for Ray. Back in 2007, just before signing with Michigan State as one of the top recruits in the nation, he was diagnosed with bone cancer in his left leg and was told his life would never be the same again, and football was probably out of the question.

After chemo treatments, multiple surgeries, and 25 months on crutches to his adversity-filled journey at Michigan State culminated in a special moment years later in 2011 where his persistence paid off and he returned to the game he loved. Ray would go on to play in 3 games that season (FAU, Purdue,& Youngstown St), before graduating the fall of 2012 and choosing to transfer to a small Division 2 program in the RMAC, Fort Lewis College.

There Ray was voted captain by his teammates and was an all conference and D2 All-American player after 2 successful seasons there.

Arthur's story of perseverance continued as he signed as an undrafted free agent with Miami Dolphins in 2015 before beginning his journey to his new passion now as a ball coach. e with the Spartans paid off.