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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Tragedy Strikes for All-Pro Tailback

On Thursday, October 10th, 2013, Minnesota Vikings tailback Adrian Peterson received word that his two-year-old son was in critical condition in San Diego, California. According to NFL News, the young boy was severely beaten by his mother's boyfriend, causing brain damage and other injuries that later forced doctors into believing that pulling the plug was the best idea. Peterson left practice to fly out west, but returned the next morning only to receive news later Friday evening about the doctors’ decision. As of now, the aggressor has been arrested and is awaiting court. As a surprise to no one, Peterson still showed up in a big way for a struggling Viking offense in the week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers, carrying the ball 10 times for a stunning 62 yards (6.2 yards/carry). Peterson is no stranger to tragedy, however. His brother sadly passed the day before the Pro Football Combine the year he entered the NFL Draft. On the topic, Adrian Peterson told reporters via SMS, “My brother passed the night before the combine and I decided to go through with it, The same reason why I will play this week. You may ask why? God wants good to come from it ... We mourn and grieve but heaven had the baddest welcoming party for my son. That knowledge gives me peace. I'm still hurt and feel the pain of life, but I'm able to function because of the peace and joy of knowing my loved ones are in a much better place.”

-Isaiah Addair

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