Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
It’s been a year since BYU offensive lineman Jacob Jimenez dropped into that dark vortex football players know as facing a serious, season-ending injury.
It was a beautiful sunny Friday in St. George where the team had bused down to put on an exhibition practice session March 17, 2017, at Dixie High School, an event that drew 5,000 fans. There were booths selling snacks and school gear. Optimism hovered all around the grounds as autographs and photo opportunities came easily. There were smiles all around.
Except for Jimenez.
During a short scrimmage, Jimenez crumpled to the turf.