- Wolverines offensive lineman Zak Zinter suffered a serious injury on Saturday
- His parents ran to the field to be with their son, who was being taken away
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Michigan’s big game against Ohio State was briefly halted on Saturday after a serious injury to Wolverines offensive lineman Zak Zinter.
Broadcaster FOX refused to show replays of the gruesome incident that resulted in Zinter needing a car to leave the field.
Zinter was blocking a defensive rival when another Ohio State player fell violently onto his bent leg.
His parents ran to the field to see their son while Michigan players left the sidelines and went onto the field to support their teammate.
After receiving urgent medical attention, Zinter was able to sit up on a stretcher and received a standing ovation from the Michigan fans.
Michigan’s game against Ohio State was briefly suspended following a serious injury to Zak Zinter
Zinter was able to sit on a stretcher and received a standing ovation from the Michigan fans
Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy was pictured on the sideline hugging Zinter’s parents
Zinter could have gone to the NFL draft last year but instead returned to play for Michigan
Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy was pictured hugging Zinter’s parents after their son was carried off the field.
The next player, Blake Corum, scored a touchdown in emotional scenes.
Zinter could have gone to the NFL draft last year, but instead returned to play for the Wolverines and try to win a national championship with Jim Harbaugh.
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