Through adversity, Seals-Jones trudges on 
September, 17, 2012
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Sam Khan Jr. | ESPN.com
SEALY, Texas -- Though he didn't log a single minute on the field and watched from the sidelines on crutches as his Sealy (Texas) teammates battled to a 26-20 come-from-behind win over Cleveland (Texas), Ricky Seals-Jones was still the king at Tiger Stadium on Friday night.
Homecoming king, that is.
Complete with a black-and-white crown and a black-and-gold sash commemorating his achievement, which was announced at halftime, the no. 10 player in the ESPN 150 and the No. 1 receiver in the nation was still a popular man, even though he physically couldn't contribute to the Tigers' victory. He signed autographs for kids. A little girl even brought him fresh-baked brownies.
Homecoming king, that is.
Complete with a black-and-white crown and a black-and-gold sash commemorating his achievement, which was announced at halftime, the no. 10 player in the ESPN 150 and the No. 1 receiver in the nation was still a popular man, even though he physically couldn't contribute to the Tigers' victory. He signed autographs for kids. A little girl even brought him fresh-baked brownies.
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Sam Khan Jr.
Sam Khan Jr. joined ESPN.com in 2012 after nearly seven years with the Houston Chronicle, covering the University of Houston, college sports and high school sports. Khan lives in Houston with his wife. He can be reached at skespn@gmail.com.