Remember the horrible picture I posted of the Alabama football player breaking his leg in a game against Florida? If you’re into gory shit, then take a peek. Steer clear if you have a weak stomach. Seriously, consider yourself warned.

Anyway, after an initial surgery and a terrible infection, it looks like Tyrone Prothro is finally recovering. He had a second surgery and coaches say he might be back in action for his senior season. I for one hope he has a full recovery and makes it to the NFL. Dude has sick talent.

Here’s an update from Sports Illustrated on September 19, 2006:

Alabama’s Prothro out for season
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama receiver Tyrone Prothro had another operation on his left leg and will not return this season, coach Mike Shula said Tuesday.

Prothro underwent surgery on Monday for the broken leg sustained last October against Florida. Teammates had said they didn’t expect him to attempt a return until next season, but Shula had maintained he was taking a wait-and-see approach.

“We weren’t going to rule anything out until we knew for sure,” Shula said.

Prothro was injured while leaping for a possible touchdown catch near the end of a sensational game against Florida, when he caught five passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns, including an 87-yard score in the first quarter.

He had a second operation in February to insert a metal rod.

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