An absolutely horrible story is coming out of the Indianapolis Scouting Combine, where Florida State wide receiver De'Cody Fagg was carted off the field during drills with an injury that is being described today as "career ending."Fagg was doing a simple, common drill that required him to catch a pass near the sideline and touch both feet down inbounds. When he planted his right foot in the turf, his knee buckled and he crumpled to the ground.
Although National Football Scouting provides an insurance policy that will pay for his health-care costs associated with this injury, most players in Fagg's position do not have additional insurance that will cover them against lost wages. Fagg was seen as a likely second-day pick who would have most likely made a few hundred thousand dollars as a rookie. Now he may never earn a dollar as a football player.
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2-25-2008 @ 12:22PM
JAGetz said...
I really hope this is one of those stories where this kid rehabilitates this knee beyond all odds and turns into a great pro. Sports medicine has come a long way so I will hope and pray for this young man.
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2-25-2008 @ 1:02PM
mfgocanes said...
Even as a Florida State hater, This SUCKS, Poor kid doesn't even get a chance to make it to the next level. I hope he's able to Rehab and make it back.
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2-25-2008 @ 1:38PM
Jake said...
being a fla st season ticket holder i have been able to watch his talented young man play alot of football. What a terrible thing. Good luck De'Cody.
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2-25-2008 @ 5:46PM
mike stamby said...
How about, lets hope the kid got his degree and worked hard in class like the people who pay for their degrees. Trust God's plan, and it will work out for the young man.
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2-25-2008 @ 5:53PM
PTwain said...
Next!
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2-25-2008 @ 5:58PM
rj said...
i was looking forward to him being covered by randall gay.
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2-25-2008 @ 6:09PM
Steve in TN said...
Wait... Didn't this "kid" graduate from a top university? Can't he use his education in some other way than playing pro football? His degree would be his insurance, and still makes him luckier than most Americans his age.
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2-25-2008 @ 6:17PM
zymrgist said...
Touche' RJ...... LMAO
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2-25-2008 @ 6:29PM
Rick Vogt said...
LMFAO That's cruel RJ but funny as hell.
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2-25-2008 @ 8:31PM
dave said...
I wonder if steroid use played a part? The guy looks pretty big and jacked for a receiver.
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2-25-2008 @ 11:32PM
myra said...
The combine is very similiar to slave trading. It is sounds disgusting and now this young kid is hurt. it is a stupid practice.
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2-26-2008 @ 3:51AM
Rick Vogt said...
He had a choice to stay home Myra but he chose to pursue the riches the NFL has to offer.
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2-27-2008 @ 1:52AM
Out of the Ashes said...
I wish you a speedy recovery. And I pray you prove the critics wrong.
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2-27-2008 @ 6:18AM
kandrewtna81 said...
Now I hate seeing anyone getting hurt while playing any sport. Now you may think I'm just a cold-hearted person but I think this is something good that happened because now maybe kids still in college or high school will stay in school and finish college. I'm not really sure if he got his college degree but just think if he didn't and now he has now more scholarship to help him. This is a wake up call to all kids yeah it may not ever happen to you but why even take the chance. STAY IN SCHOOL!!!!!
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2-27-2008 @ 2:39PM
DBOBILIN said...
The sad part is that since he went to FSU, he has no education to fall back on.
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2-27-2008 @ 8:56PM
myra said...
Interesting comments. There must be a better way for NFL teams to find out about players rather than have them perform in this manner. Whether this young man or anyone else for that matter goes back to school after not making the grade is immaterial.
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3-19-2008 @ 10:45AM
Bill said...
I am in rehab with De'Cody and it is going to be a long haul for him that's for sure, I wish nothing but the best for him!
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