USC tailback Stafon Johnson was taken to the hospital on September 28th for emergency surgery after dropping a bar on his throat while lifting weights. He underwent a seven-hour procedure, but is expected to make a full recovery and possibly play football again.
Stafon Stable After Surgery, Won’t Play Football This Season
SbB has been on the story all night. Late Monday night, L.A. sports anchor Curt Sandoval reported on Stafon Johnson’s recovery from a weightlifting injury:
That’s certainly great news, though it’s also becoming clear just how bad things could have been and how long the road ahead will be for recovery. For instance, the L.A. Times reports that a source said “surgeons had planned to realign Johnson’s larynx and they were hopeful that he would regain his voice.”
Read Article >Official Update: No Update
Unconfirmed Rumor Says Tracheostomy Necessary
As we wait for official word, there’s already an address set up if you would like to send Stafon some well-wishes or cards.
Read Article >Pete Carroll Comments On Stafon
He says that Stafon’s family is there with him in the hospital.
Conquest Chronicles is staying on top of the story for breaking updates.
Read Article >Breaking: USC Tailback Stafon Johnson Rushed to Hospital Following Weight Room Injury
More on this as it comes in.
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