Post by krazykev on Aug 27, 2012 20:56:55 GMT -5
GREENSBORO - In the land where offensive linemen live, bodies can often end up in a pile. Center Thomas Hearn understands this world more than he likes to admit. Twelve months ago during preseason football practice at North Carolina A&T, Hearn collides with one his teammates as he tries to make a block.
During the collision of multiple bodies that average approximately 290 pounds, a domino effect occurs and one of the bodies fall on Hearn's left ankle.
Snap. Here we go again. Hearn's ankle is broken. Days later he finds out he will miss the 2011 season.
"I was going all out and pushing for a championship," said Hearn about his approach toward the 2011 season. "I was going to put it all on me and try to lead by example. When the injury happened, it took a lot of life out of me. I didn't know what to do."
Hearn finds himself facing a difficult decision. He is a senior. He has a history of injuries throughout his career. So much so, if he returns for the 2012 season, it will be his sixth. Why not end all the heartache, and begin transitioning toward life after football?
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During the collision of multiple bodies that average approximately 290 pounds, a domino effect occurs and one of the bodies fall on Hearn's left ankle.
Snap. Here we go again. Hearn's ankle is broken. Days later he finds out he will miss the 2011 season.
"I was going all out and pushing for a championship," said Hearn about his approach toward the 2011 season. "I was going to put it all on me and try to lead by example. When the injury happened, it took a lot of life out of me. I didn't know what to do."
Hearn finds himself facing a difficult decision. He is a senior. He has a history of injuries throughout his career. So much so, if he returns for the 2012 season, it will be his sixth. Why not end all the heartache, and begin transitioning toward life after football?
www.ncataggies.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=24500&ATCLID=205669457
