Horrible news.
Senior linebacker Mark Paschal suffered a “cervical spine injury” versus NC State and had been advised to quit football. Paschal has been the heart and soul of the Tar Heel defense this season and also the leading tackler. His presence on the field will obviously be missed. That, however, is a secondary issue. Any time you see the words “spinal” and “injury” in the same sentence it is monumentally scary. The doctors have said he will make a full recovery and go on to lead a normal life. For that much we can be thankful though I am sure it is something that will always be in the back of his mind. You also feel bad for a kid who was looking forward to playing his final two games as a Tar Heel with hopes of helping UNC to nine wins for the first time since 1997.
THF sends a huge “thank you” out to Mark Paschal for all his hard work as a player and team leader to help build the Tar Heel football program back to prominence.
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agreed THF!
on a side note, not that it’s of any major consequence, but I would be interested to know what TOB’s response (if any) to this was/is.
THF,
Mark Paschal was such a warrior and he came to play every Saturday. It is a shame that someone who hustles like him won’t be able to play football anymore.
My prayers are with him. God Bless him and the team.
I was disappointed to hear this – he seems like a good kid and an outstanding LB. I’m sure he’ll be a productive citizen and a credit to his alma mater whatever he winds up doing. Best of luck to him!