Tyrone Prothro

[Curt James]

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Tyrone Prothro is number one in this compilation video. Here's a frame from that YouTube. Prothro caught the ball behind his competitor's back and held on for the touchdown!

Sad story, though, as Prothro, according to his Wikipedia entry, "suffered a complete fracture of both major bones (tibia and fibula) of his lower left leg against the Florida Gatorshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_Florida_Gators_football_team on October 1, 2005, ending his junior season.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrone_Prothro#cite_note-6 Despite extensive rehabilitation and three separate surgeries, Prothro was unable to resume his football career. On August 3, 2007, he was placed on a medical hardship scholarship and taken off the football roster with coach Nick Sabanhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Saban saying there was no way Prothro could play again."

Here's a YouTube of the catch and the discussion by the announcers:

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Footage of Prothro's injury...

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There are many tribute and highlight videos available as well.

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[MDR]

Very sad story. Heard he is working as a bank teller these days. Probably would have gotten drafted pretty high after finishing college, if he'd stayed healthy.

 

[IronAddict]

That's too bad. That's why these guys turn pro so young, bypassing their 2-3 years left of college eligibility. Gotta make it while you can.

I would!