Marshawn Williams' Football Career is Over

By: VTGuitarMan
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on January 31, 2017, 12:05 PM | 35 comments

As reported by Andy Bitter:

VT released a full story (linked below). Andy also reports that Juice will remain enrolled at VT on scholarship, but this will not count against the football team's numbers.

http://www.hokiesports.com/football/recaps/20170131aab.html

"On behalf of our coaches and our medical staff, it's come as no surprise that Marshawn has remained upbeat and positive despite suffering another injury that led to this difficult decision," Fuente said. "Marshawn has fought a good fight for himself and the Hokies, and we're glad that he'll continue his education at Virginia Tech even though this latest injury will prevent him from continuing his football career."

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VPIhokieME's picture VPIhokieME
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| 9 years 5 months #

that's a shame...he was probably my favorite RB

Onward and upward

hokie07ME's picture hokie07ME | 9 years 5 months #

...the numbers always work out /s

In all seriousness, I hope Juice puts his degree from one of the greatest universities in the country to good use to secure his future outside of football (unless he coaches, which I would be cool with, too). I wish him all the success in the world.

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kff17's picture kff17 | 9 years 5 months #

Thanks for OSU Juice

Chris's picture Chris
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| 9 years 5 months #

Dammit, I feel for him. I wish the best for him moving forward with his life without football.

NerdMagic's picture NerdMagic | 9 years 5 months #

I had always hoped that Juice would come back and be the featured back.

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HokieFan4Ever's picture HokieFan4Ever | 9 years 5 months #

Wow...that's really sucky news and it isn't even Monday. Feel sorry for Marshawn, nobody deserves to go through what he went through. Thanks for giving it your all Marshawn, once a Hokie, always a Hokie!

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mogwaiaredangerous's picture mogwaiaredangerous | 9 years 5 months #

Shame, he was a damn good player and seemed like a good kid. Great to hear he'll get to keep his scholarship though.

HokieAlum6144's picture HokieAlum6144
| 9 years 5 months #

I feel bad that he isn't going to be able to pursue his passion for football on the field anymore. I hope he is able to channel that drive and focus into his education at Tech.

ohherro's picture ohherro
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| 9 years 5 months #

Let's not forget this quote from his final game:

Head coach Justin Fuente announced the news Monday, using a somber tone, although he didn't specify which knee. Williams, a redshirt sophomore, had previously torn his left ACL twice, in 2014 to cut short his freshman year and last fall around this time when he was trying to push his way back onto the field.

"He has handled it incredibly well and positive," Fuente said of the latest injury. "He is one of those kids that as I went over and tried to comfort him yesterday, he made me feel better. So we're thankful for Marshawn and mindful that he won't be with us for the rest of the season."

That included eight carries for 28 yards against Notre Dame on Saturday, some of those coming after he suffered the injury.

"He actually went back in and played," Fuente said. "We didn't know about it until yesterday. Talked to him yesterday and said, 'Marshawn, you went back in the ballgame?' He said, 'Yes sir, I wanted to win.'"

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RealDiehl's picture RealDiehl | 9 years 5 months #

Damn. I had always envisioned he and Shai being the best 1-2 punch we've had since Ru and Evans.

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NCHokieMan's picture NCHokieMan | 9 years 5 months # ^

I know right? In the first half of 2014 they both seemed so promising. It's really a shame that injuries (and some other things in Shai's case) cut them short.

At least we have the Dragon, it looks like he regained some form by the end of this season. I think there's a chance he has a comeback year next year with his improved confidence and hopefully also a more experienced line.

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papilgee4evaeva's picture papilgee4evaeva | 9 years 5 months #

Though disheartened, I'm not altogether surprised.

Thanks for the work, Juice. Salute from the Peninsula District.

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HokieCustoms's picture HokieCustoms | 9 years 5 months #

So much promise from this young man. This is a very sad day. Juice was one of my faves next to Sam. Those highlights of him running over Junior and Senior defenders in Fall camp his freshman year got everybody in #HokieNation "juiced" up. This on the heels of Bitter's report on the 2012 class show you just how hard it is to make it at this level. Good luck in your recovery, Juice!!!

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| 9 years 5 months # ^

Musky's picture Musky | 9 years 5 months #

Thanks Juice! Onward and upward!

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coldblood4vt's picture coldblood4vt
| 9 years 5 months #

Hate to see someone forced to give up the sport they love. Good luck in all of your future endeavors, young man.

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Rockypere77's picture Rockypere77 | 9 years 5 months #

Sad for VT and marshawn, hope for the best.

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vtandy's picture vtandy | 9 years 5 months #

Damn. Loved Marshawn. Best of luck to him moving forward.

HokieBlitz's picture HokieBlitz | 9 years 5 months #

He reminded me of Marshawn Lynch. Too bad Marshawn Williams will not win a SB as a player. Hopefully he can win one as a RB coach. # BEAST MODE.

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AssPocketFullOWhiskey's picture AssPocketFullOWhiskey
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| 9 years 5 months #

I'm not surprised at all, but that doesn't mean I'm not sad, dammit!!!

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Jander75's picture Jander75 | 9 years 5 months #

Sucks but glad he is keeping his future health in mind. Hopefully he gets his medical disqualification so school is still paid for and gets a useful degree to go out in the real world and bowl people over...

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Rangerhokie's picture Rangerhokie | 9 years 5 months #

I'm going to miss updating my Facebook status with "Predator doing predator things" after his TD runs.

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reesejenks520's picture reesejenks520 | 9 years 5 months #

Damn man. This sucks.

Beamer's Auto Garage's picture Beamer's Auto Garage | 9 years 5 months #

Would have been fitting to see cleats hanging from power lines somewhere. Gonna miss this guy. Behind Rogers, this was my next favorite guy.

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mybrisum's picture mybrisum | 9 years 5 months # ^

dragone's picture dragone | 9 years 5 months #

#ALLTHEFEELS :(

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toomanymitches's picture toomanymitches | 9 years 5 months #

100% this. As a coach, it's always heartwarming when you have a kid that gives his all, and then some. I wish this kid all the best and I know, without a doubt, that he will be successful in whatever he does in life. GOOD LUCK JUICE!

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IceHokieGuy's picture IceHokieGuy | 9 years 5 months #

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HorseOnATreadmill's picture HorseOnATreadmill
| 9 years 5 months # ^

Came here to post this. Marshawn was my favorite of the backs in his class and I always loved how he ran.

Best of luck Marshawn, one of us.

marcb2's picture marcb2 | 9 years 5 months #

Bad news. I hope things work out for him.

Unfortunately I was at both VT games he got the knee banged up.

NerdMagic's picture NerdMagic | 9 years 5 months # ^

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ThunderingHokie's picture ThunderingHokie | 9 years 5 months #

It's not like a college athlete with 7,000 followers on Twitter to respond to a high schooler's direct message, but Juice did. I tore my ACL shortly after he did, and I wanted to ask him about the experience and how to go about rehab. He responded immediately, was thorough, and was humble. I never rooted for a Tech player as hard as I rooted for him. I wish him the best in wherever life takes him.

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| 9 years 5 months #

Juice is my favorite runningback in the last ~5 years or so. Good luck, dude.

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FudBoster's picture FudBoster
| 9 years 5 months #

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MiklsanVT93's picture MiklsanVT93
| 9 years 5 months #

Apologies if this has already been posted, but I couldn't find it anywhere. Credit to Andy Bitter for pointing this out. Looks like Juice will still with the team as a "coach". How cool is that? Cool that Fuente allows him to stay with the team and cool that Marshawn chooses to help his teammates. Amazing character all around!

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