Not all college athletes are self serving and only care about turning pro. Updated AUG 26, 2014 8:18a ET USC senior cornerback Josh Shaw is a crucial part of the Trojans, as he starts in the secondary. Hes also a team captain, and recently he showed what true leadership is. Shaw was attending a family function in Palmdale, California, when he noticed an emergency unfolding. Here are the details from USC: Shaw looked on from a second floor balcony to the pool below and saw his 7-year-old nephew, who cannot swim, in distress without help nearby. Shaw instinctively leaped off the balcony, landing painfully on the concrete below. He was able to crawl into the pool and ushered his nephew to safety. Despite the intense pain in his legs, he was then able to grab the ladder and lift himself out of the pool with his upper body. Shaws nephew Carter is a bit traumatized, but physically okay. Shaw was taken to the hospital and subsequently diagnosed with two high ankle sprains, which will sideline him indefinitely. I would do it again for whatever kid it was, it did not have to be my nephew, Shaw said today. My ankles really hurt, but I am lucky to be surrounded by the best trainers and doctors in the world. I am taking my rehab one day at a time, and I hope to be back on the field as soon as possible. Said head coach Steve Sarkisian: That was a heroic act by Josh, putting his personal safety aside. But thats the kind of person he is. It is unfortunate that hell be sidelined for a while and we will miss his leadership and play, but I know hell be working hard to get back on the field as soon as possible. This is what a hero is!
Posted on: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 13:41:00 +0000