The unfortunate reality of football is that injuries are a part of the game.
Some are nasty while others are nagging but no matter the severity they must be dealt with and are always a pain.
Last year, a host of SEC players saw their seasons cut short due to injuries of the nastier variety. Here's a look at 10 SEC players who are looking to bounce back from tough 2016 injuries:
LB Shaun Dion Hamilton, Alabama: Hamilton played in 13 games before suffering a season-ending knee injury against Florida in the SEC championship game.