Football injuries are like death and decay. Everyone agrees they are inevitable, but no one wants to talk about them. Well, we’re talking about them, not only because we don’t believe in jinxes, but anything that coaches and players agree is “part of the game” should not be shushed. Injuries happen, impacting games, seasons and careers. They deserve to be discussed in more than whispers. When Ohio State receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba went down on the home sideline Saturday against Notre Dame, then got up limping and did not immediately re-enter the game, a collective “Oh no” filled the air above Ohio Stadium and inside living rooms and sports bars across America. Ohio State vs. Notre Dame: Ohio State takes page from Tresselball, 2002 champions to stymie Notre Dame | Rob Oller Jaxon Smith-Njigba:Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba wants to be best in college football history | Rob Oller Smith-Njigba is…
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