On Wednesday afternoon, former Utah quarterback Cam Rising made a shocking decision about his future in football.
After an injury-riddled career with the Utes, Rising has officially elected to medically retire from football, effectively ending his career on the gridiron.
“Due to a hand injury I suffered during the Baylor game, I’ve been advised by two orthopedic physicians that I will never be able to return to playing football,” Rising said. “I’ll be obtaining a third medical opinion and will undergo the recommended surgery. I will continue to rehab and do all I can to get healthy. In the meantime, I will unfortunately be forced to medically retire from the game I love.”
“My why has always been my family,” Rising continued. “I have always thought of my teammates as my brothers and always will. Thank you guys for always pushing me to improve and just making the game enjoyable. Thank you to the coaches for guiding me in the right direction to become a better man and football player. Coach Ludwig, thank you for turning me into a football nerd and showing me the correct way to respect the game.
Rising finished his thoughts by saying, “Lastly, thank you to all the fans and everyone who supported me throughout my career. You all made the moments special.”
The veteran signal caller ends his collegiate career with more than 6,000 yards passing and 53 scores through the air.
