Over the past year-plus, University of Toledo cornerback Justin Clark has gained an appreciation for the shoulder injury that cost him nearly all of the 2019 season.
“I always tell my coaches, especially coach [Jason] Candle, I think the injury was kind of a blessing in disguise in a way,” Clark said. “It kind of humbled me. It taught me that nothing is given, you have to earn it. It taught me so much and it made me appreciate the game more.
“Now I think I play harder, do a little bit extra, because you never know what is going to happen.