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USC Running Back Gets Emergency Surgery

USC Trojans’ running back Stafon Johnson received emergency surgery today(Sept. 28) after a freak weightlifting accident. While lifting eariler today, the weigh bar slipped out of his hands and landing on his throat. He immediately began coughing up blood (eww) and was rushed to the hospital. Right now it is not clear how long Johnson will be out.

“It was an unfortunate accident and Stafon is getting great care right now,” coach Pete Carroll said on the team’s official Web site. “We don’t have a lot of information at this point and we’ll keep everyone updated, but our thoughts and prayers are with Stafon.”

Head strength and conditioning coach Chris Carlisle said Johnson was using a spotter when the accident occurred. A spotter who needs his ass kicked.

“I’ve seen players have the bar slip and fall onto their chest, but never in my 25 years of coaching have I heard of someone dropping a bar on their throat,” Carlisle said. “We’re fortunate he was being spotted.”

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