Stafon Johnson, a running back for USC, suffered a horrendous injury when the 275 pounds (125 kg) barbell he was lifting fell on his throat during a routine team workout. Through the work of some great doctors and his high level of physical fitness, he survived. After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft, Johnson signed a contract immediately after the draft with the Tennessee Titans.
I think most have mis-understood the comic today. The barbell is not on his neck; he’s stuck half way up the lift. But, yes, there should always be a spotter or two to avert a tragedy.
Free weights do the job better. The new Lions coach has been ditching the machines and adding the real thing. it’s kind of like the heavy bag and the speed bag in boxing. The heavy bag is the real thing, but the speed bag makes you look good.
ksoskins over 14 years ago
Stafon Johnson, a running back for USC, suffered a horrendous injury when the 275 pounds (125 kg) barbell he was lifting fell on his throat during a routine team workout. Through the work of some great doctors and his high level of physical fitness, he survived. After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft, Johnson signed a contract immediately after the draft with the Tennessee Titans.
pamlicorat over 14 years ago
This one’s not funny. It is in bad taste. The cartoon should be flagged.
freeholder1 over 14 years ago
Sheik beat me to it. This is as funny as the luge cartoons during the Olympics. (Another draftnik in the mix, as well.)
brian46 over 14 years ago
Yeah, not funny… several years ago a state trooper was killed when a barbell crushed his neck while working out.
rw1h over 14 years ago
I have to confess I’m not into weightlifting, but isn’t there supposed to be a spotter nearby?
jtviper7 over 14 years ago
Better call the coach ! The two of them couln’t lift it off him.
treBsdrawkcaB over 14 years ago
I think most have mis-understood the comic today. The barbell is not on his neck; he’s stuck half way up the lift. But, yes, there should always be a spotter or two to avert a tragedy.
treBsdrawkcaB over 14 years ago
This is why the weight machines are a MUCH better option. You get the same workout without the risk.
freeholder1 over 14 years ago
Free weights do the job better. The new Lions coach has been ditching the machines and adding the real thing. it’s kind of like the heavy bag and the speed bag in boxing. The heavy bag is the real thing, but the speed bag makes you look good.
mamajock over 14 years ago
All it takes is not being too much of a stud to use a spotter.