There are two sets of effects to an injury like Shaun Crawford’s torn right ACL. In a situation like his, the personal nature of the injury is more poignant than the already-severe usual. In four years at Notre Dame, the senior cornerback has now seen three seasons ended by injury.
When healthy, Crawford has shown his undeniable talent. That talent had him in position to start from the first day as a freshman at nickel back before a torn ACL (then his left knee) sidelined him in August. Crawford worked his way back to health, and started the first two games of 2016.