Fadom takes a back seat to this story. Zac Etheridge was dealt a blow while trying to deliver one Saturday. Like dozens of times before, the big hitting safety shot in the backfield looking to make a big play on the Ole Miss running back. But the hit was Zac's helmet to his teammate Antonio Coleman's shoulder pad. The hit pushed Ethridge's head down, tearing ligaments in his neck and cracking his 5th veterbra. As he lay motionless, he called out to Jesus....and thankfully, He heard. But also hearing was Rodney Scott. The Ole Miss running back was pinned underneath Etheridge, and if he reacts the way so many do these days, by thrashing and shoving, then the injury could've been even more severe. Great awareness, and true class on the part of the young freshman(who ironically was once an Auburn commit). After switching his commitment to Ole Miss, I bet he never thought he'd receive the game ball in an Auburn victory. But he did on this day, and no-one was more deserving. This Auburn fan is now a Rodney Scott fan, and if karma is in play, he'll break every rushing record while @ Ole Miss.
http://blog.al.com/auburnbeat/...fety_zac_etheri.html
That is a great interview from Zac Etheridge... We could all take a page from his book on how to deal with adversity.... And also, we have a perfect picture of what is, an Auburn man.
WAR EAGLE!!
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