August 20, 2013

BREAKING CAMP: Greenup County's Williams ready for season after being told he’d have to quit football

 

Kyle Hobstetter

The Independent

LLOYD — Jeffery Williams was told bluntly that he would never play football again. The Greenup County senior wasn’t ready to accept that answer.

 

After suffering a Grade IV shoulder separation in the second game of last season, Williams was told by a local doctor he was done with football.

 

The senior was even told his shoulder would never be the same, and that he would need two or three more surgeries by the time he’s 40.

 

Williams then found a second opinion.

 

“I didn’t accept that answer,” Williams said. “I found a doctor in Cincinnati and went to him and he said he’s seen it before and has done a couple of surgeries on (college) football players from Louisville and Kentucky. He said they are back out on the field six to seven months later and I felt really positive about that.”

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Jeffery Williams takes off on a “gasser” run during Greenup County’s practice on Monday. After being told his football career is over, Williams will be ready for the Musketeers’ opener on Friday.

Kevin Goldy

 

 

Greenup County head football coach Chris Mullins cheers on his players during the Musketeers’ practice Monday.

Kevin Goldy

I am so proud of how hard this young man has worked. I agreed with the opinion that football was over for Jeff. I am glad the ortho and myself were wrong.