injury. Yes, I think Rex could have avoided it if he didn’t try to plant hard, and did the basketball fall to the ground, but in a split second type of thing when you’re doing all you can to contort your body and keep your feet in. Accidents happen.
I feel terrible for Rex. But I guarantee if you asked Rex “Do you want me to throw you this pass in the end zone against USC in a close game?” Of course he would take that every time. The risks of no contact injury is always there but worth it for athletes.