John Robinson on his way back from injury 
October, 19, 2011
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By Roger Brown | ESPN.com
Running back/linebacker John Robinson (Springfield, Mass./Worcester Academy) is still a bit of an unknown in the recruiting world, and there are undoubtedly many coaches at the FCS level who hope he falls through the cracks.
Robinson has yet to receive his first scholarship offer in part because he missed most of last season with a torn ACL.
“The injury did make some schools back off, but it feels good,” Robinson said. “They said it won't completely heal for one-and-a-half or two years, but it doesn't hinder me in any way. I'm actually faster now because having the injury made me work out more.”
Robinson has yet to receive his first scholarship offer in part because he missed most of last season with a torn ACL.
“The injury did make some schools back off, but it feels good,” Robinson said. “They said it won't completely heal for one-and-a-half or two years, but it doesn't hinder me in any way. I'm actually faster now because having the injury made me work out more.”
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