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Look: USC Football's Andrew Vorhees Goes Viral for Heroic Bench Press at NFL Combine with Torn ACL
March 07, 2023 | Football
If you were looking for a Trojan who truly embraces the motto "Fight On," look no further than USC offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees. While in the middle of a shuttle drill at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis on Sunday, the 6'6, 325-pound big man collapsed in pain appearing to suffer a serious injury. Reports later confirmed that Vorhees had suffered a complete ACL tear on his right knee.
Instead of calling it quits on his combine experience, the offensive lineman returned the next day, crutches and all, to complete his bench press drill. Not only did Vorhees successfully bench with one healthy knee, he completed the most reps out of this year's combine with 38.
Support and encouragement instantly poured in for Vorhees from Trojan coaches and fans alike, but the lineman's efforts quickly went beyond a USC audience. From JJ Watt to Mike Golic Jr, -- Vorhees' 38 reps went viral and took the internet by storm.
Check out some of the best responses:
You either run from things or face them. https://t.co/KzEd5s7zMG
— Andrew Vorhees (@Andrew_Vorhees) March 7, 2023
smoking 38 reps without being able to plant one of your legs after everything he'd been through that day is SAVAGE. nothing but respect and wishing him a speedy recovery. https://t.co/I0EJbxXPbZ
— Mike Golic Jr (@mikegolicjr) March 7, 2023
Complete warrior…played hurt the entire 2nd half of the season when most would have shut it down…whatever team drafts him will be getting an absolute dude in the trenches-@Andrew_Vorhees https://t.co/RFau3RFUmR
— Lincoln Riley (@LincolnRiley) March 6, 2023
What a move.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) March 7, 2023
Not even being able to plant his feet in the ground, wearing a full leg brace and still doing more reps than anyone at the entire combine.
Would have been so easy to feel sorry for himself, pack it in and head home.
Instead he does this.
🫡 https://t.co/5Vc7Q7Ibqb
It is a clean ACL tear for Andrew Vorhees, source said. He then did the most reps in the Combine this morning... after the injury. https://t.co/nQK52U7cda
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 6, 2023
Projected top-100 pick Andrew Vorhees suffered a torn ACL during NFL Combine drills on Sunday. Yesterday, he set a Combine-high 38 reps on bench 💪🏾
— UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) March 7, 2023
via: @uscfb pic.twitter.com/SWbmyp7V2A
In the most crucial moments you don't rise to the occasion, you sink to your level of training. @Andrew_Vorhees battled for us all year and ultimately that prepared him for this moment to push thru pain and adversity. 38 reps! 🤯 That's a DUDE!!! #FightOn!✌🏾 https://t.co/qBhL7vy5ul
— Roy Manning (@CoachRoyM) March 7, 2023
No need for teams to even meet with him.
— Matt Cassel (@M_Cassel16) March 7, 2023
He's shown you everything you need to know about his character right here. Off the charts.
Hope you have a speedy recovery and dominate in this league for a long time, @Andrew_Vorhees. #FightOn https://t.co/fcnlszP3dk
& his feet not even planted ! Fight On bro ✌🏽 https://t.co/nyfDk3UMfO
— TWOCKA 🗯 (@AntwaunWoods_) March 7, 2023
Giant amongst men! @Andrew_Vorhees Will #FightOn and come back better than ever no doubt in my mind. pic.twitter.com/coPUTqE5Q0
— Donte Williams (@CoachDee_USC) March 7, 2023
I cried yesterday because I knew how hard Andrew has worked to get to this point. 1️⃣thing about @Andrew_Vorhees he meets all challenges head on just like he does a Defensive Player. This is just a bump in the road 4️⃣him because the Andrew I know will always Fight On Love You Bro https://t.co/VJncKrogn0
— gavin morris (@DaGman7) March 7, 2023
No surprise. Watched this guy fight for his team thru all kinds of adversity. Keep on pushing @Andrew_Vorhees
— Brian Odom (@CoachBOdom) March 7, 2023
The fight is not over if you've been knocked down.
It's only over if you quit.
If you make the decision to get up one more time, you will win the fight.
✌️Fight On! https://t.co/2HQ5LtI94l
Sign of a true competitor -
— Annie Hanson (@AnnieHanson_) March 6, 2023
Proud of you and your resiliency, @Andrew_Vorhees! 💪#FightOn✌️ https://t.co/jIqQlT5D1d
Complete player, student, leader, husband. Loved working with @Andrew_Vorhees last year. Sky is the limit for this young man! #FightOn✌️#USCFootball https://t.co/2XGdifGYXh
— Clarke Stroud (@TheClarkeStroud) March 7, 2023
RESPOND.
— Coach Zach Hanson (@CoachZachHanson) March 6, 2023
No matter what happens, respond the right way and ATTACK.@Andrew_Vorhees showing what it means to Fight On!
Any players out there wondering what we are looking for…watch the clip!#FightOn https://t.co/wybOJlZpR4
