Posted on 08/26/2014 5:25:45 PM PDT by afraidfortherepublic
University of Southern California cornerback Josh Shaw is a real American hero. He’s currently sidelined with two high ankle sprains after jumping out of a second story window to save his drowning cousin who was in a pool but couldn’t swim, according to ESPN.
“I would do it again for whatever kid it was, it did not have to be my nephew,” Shaw told ESPN. “My ankles really hurt, but I am lucky to be surrounded by the best trainers and doctors in the world. I am taking my rehab one day at a time, and I hope to be back on the field as soon as possible.”
USC Coach Steve Sarkisian rained praise on Shaw and his selfless actions.
“That was a heroic act by Josh, putting his personal safety aside. But that’s the kind of person he is,” Sarkisian said. “It is unfortunate that he’ll be sidelined for a while and we will miss his leadership and play, but I know he’ll be working hard to get back on the field as soon as possible.”
We need more athletes like this. Heroically risking their own lives for the sake of others. Shaw’s a true stand up guy.
Except he might not be.
ESPN reported Tuesday afternoon that Shaw’s story was now coming into question. Sarkisian said he’d received several phone calls saying the story was garbage.
Apparently police are investigating the matter and Shaw may have been involved in a domestic abuse case before jumping out of a third story window.
It’s a family matter. Nothing to see here folks. Move along.
The player is black. Therefore the white mans Justus has no place in a black mans world. Racist bastids!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=W1u9m8xiihI&app=desktop
Your facts are racist.
Well a third story jump makes more sense. I would expect that a team Captain cornerback could handle a jump from a 2nd floor balcony without getting hurt that badly.
A buddy was ‘visiting’ his girlfriend; the sound of the garage door opener!!!
He made the leap from the second floor window to the tree.
Unfortunately the branch broke and so did his ankle.
Someone forgot their golf clubs and made a quick pick up.
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I saw a guy jogging naked in my neighborhood one day when I came home early from work. I pulled up next to him and asked him why he was jogging naked? He said, because you came home early..
R. Dangerfield
Rodney Dangerfield was a funny comic.
Sounds like justice to me.
I pulled up next to him and asked him why he was jogging naked? He said, because you came home early..
...that incident occurred just after Rodney’s wife met him at the door wearing a sexy negligee...unfortunately for Rodney, she was just coming home...
Breaking now that Josh Shaw has ADMITTED to USC that he made the whole thing up..no drowning nephew..he has been suspended indefinitely
The narrative is better than the truth
Good.
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