Barbell Lands on USC RB's Throat

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Originally Posted by Buster

I want to know how much the 210-pounder was trying to lift...apparently, it was too much.

I have never had this happen to me. I've had a bar stuck on my chest after doing too many reps, but I have never dropped one on my throat or seen anyone else ever do it.

Bad luck. Has to be horrible to go through.

I heard on SC this morning that it was 275lbs. They said it crushed his vocal chords, he had to have a traichiotomy (sp?), and he's in critical but stable condition, currently breathing through a tube. He won't be able to play again this season. Sheesh. How terrible.

On the upside, they did say he is expected to make a full recovery thankfully.