Darius Wade tried to avoid the Florida State rush but could not. His leg bent back awkwardly. He heard a snap. He felt the pain rush up to his knee and panicked.
“Did I just break my knee? Is that even possible?” he thought to himself as he screamed on the ground. Eventually his leg went numb. X-rays revealed a broken shin, partially separated ankle and torn ligaments that stabilize the ankle laterally.
A season filled with so many expectations ended for him in Week 3. For all intents and purposes, it ended for Boston College as well.