In the world of college football, where every game is crucial, facing an injury can be a player’s worst nightmare. This was the reality for Michigan Wolverines’ defensive tackle Mason Graham when he broke his thumb during the game against Bowling Green.
Two weeks might seem like a short time, but it can seem like an eternity to a football player dealing with an injury. The immediate assumption for many would be Graham would be sidelined for several games. Facing the prospect of sitting out, Graham’s immediate challenge was more mental than physical.
“That was pretty rough,” Graham said.