I haven’t bothered to do a search, but I think I can safely say that the above words are making their first-ever appearance in a headline at our humble abode.
Wednesday, rumors began circulating around the vast expanses of the Internet that Michigan running back Drake Johnson had been involved in an accident at UM’s indoor track building. Specifically, the speculation was that Johnson was either run over or hit by a forklift while stretching prior to a workout.Guy said Johnson was “stretching with headphones and the forklift had something on it that was blocking their vision.” #Michigan
— Derick Hutchinson (@Derick_Hutch) April 14, 2016
I’m told Michigan RB Drake Johnson WAS seen at the hospital today. Guy who says he saw him said he was hit by forklift while stretching.
— Derick Hutchinson (@Derick_Hutch) April 14, 2016
Thursday, while they didn’t confirm the specifics, UM officials did indeed confirm that Johnson was involved in some kind of incident yesterday at the indoor facility.
Statement from UM confirms Drake Johnson involved in an accident at indoor track bldg and was referred to UM health system for evaluation.
— angelique (@chengelis) April 14, 2016
The specific injury or injuries suffered by Johnson haven’t been detailed, although the player indicated on Twitter that he’s OK.
All I can say is thank god.
— Drake Johnson (@DRAKEington) April 13, 2016
Unfortunately for the running back, injuries are not a new phenomenon.
Johnson tore the ACL in his left knee, while scoring a touchdown, in the loss to Ohio State to close out the 2014 season. In the 2013 opener, he tore the ACL in the same knee and missed the remainder of the season.
Returning in 2014, Johnson was the Wolverines’ third-leading rusher in 2014 with 361 yards. His four rushing touchdowns were tied for second on the team.
Last season, he ran for 271 yards and another four rushing touchdowns as he started one of the 12 games in which he played. The rushing yards were second on the team.