API’m not tough. That’s why I wouldn’t criticize Missouri quarterback James Franklin‘s decision not to play against Arizona State last week and it’s certainly why I’ll give props to Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas for shrugging off a nasty finger injury in a 37-0 win over Bowling Green.
Hokies beat writer Andy Bitter has the details:
Logan Thomas said his finger nail got peeled back to base of skin on QB sneak for TD. “It was one of the worst pains I’ve ever felt.”
— Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) September 22, 2012
Oh, there was blood. “It was just squirting,” Logan said. “All you could see was the meat underneath my finger nail and blood covering it.”
— Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) September 22, 2012
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There are far worse injuries in football, but gross. For what it’s worth, Thomas had another sub-par performance, going 11-of-26 for 144 yards, two touchdowns and a pick. Never underestimate the power of 10 intact fingernails.
