The Darius Willis story has officially gone from sad to bizarre.
Willis, if you recall, is an Indiana running back sidelined by knee problems since early last season. Coach Kevin Wilson said last week that Willis’ football career might be over, a position the coach reiterated Tuesday.
Here’s where it gets weird.
During Indiana’s loss to North Texas last Saturday night, Willis was participating in a pro wrestling event in Bloomington. The Indiana Daily Student reports Willis was summoned to the ring, where he helped pro wrestler PJB “take down his opponent with a flying shoulder tackle.”
Oh yeah, there’s video.
Well, at least we know Willis’ shoulder is OK.
“I’ve just always wanted to be around it, wanted to come watch it,” Willis said Saturday after the match. “It was just something…
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