Diesel "In the Shop"

Derek's football season was cut short this year

after he made a tackle and got hit from the side

resulting in a tear of his right ACL

After looking at the MRI, the surgeon said

it looked like the ACL had exploded

(just what every parent wants to hear)

Thank goodness for the skill of Dr Cooley who

fashioned a new ACL out of a piece of Derek's

hamstring. The surgery went well and with

some physical therapy he should be good as new

Having a little fun in Walmart---haven't we all

secretly wanted to drive one of these around?

All was not lost however, at the football banquet

he was awarded the "Hammer" and named

defensive player of the year

The BIG question that remains is---will Diesel be seen

playing in the Bruin Bowl next year?! Stay tuned . . .