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n o r t h w e s t e r n f o o t b a l l • 2 0 1 8 h o l i d a y b o w l d i g i t a l p r o g r a m
BY: CLAYTON THORSON
ON DECEMBER 29, 2017, the morning of the Music City Bowl, my teammates and I walked down the massive staircase at the Opryland Hotel to
the cheers and applause of my family and Wildcat fans showing support for their team.
I never imagined that in three hours I would be carted off the field with an injury that would change my life.
Since that day, I have learned that I can push my body physically much further than I thought I ever could. I have learned that I can mentally
overcome significant obstacles that look insurmountable in the moment.
I have been reminded time and time again during this process that the Lord has a plan for me.
Here is what I know now: I'm a better quarterback because I tore my ACL.
