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STILLWATER, Okla. — Artrell Woods knew he needed to get up. He didn’t know he was paralyzed. Not until teammates and coaches tried to help him off the floor. Woods entered the Oklahoma State weight room July 13 for a routine workout, having all but solidified a prominent role in the offense for the season opener at Georgia. He had been the standout of the spring game two months earlier with ...
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Woods Returns from Paralyzing Injury
The Wiz of Odds — Last July 13, Oklahoma State receiver Artrell Woods was working out with teammates in the Cowboy weight room. After finishing a set of repetitions with 185 pounds on his shoulders, Woods walked over to set the weight back on the rack. But he lost his balance and fell to the floor. The weight fell on him and teammates rushed to help Woods get to his feet. "Immediately when they tried to help me, I knew something was seriously wrong," he said. The weight had dislocated Woods' spine. He was airlifted to an Oklahoma City hospital and ...

OSU Receiver Bounces Back From Scary Injury
FanHouse — Filed under: Oklahoma State Football, Big 12, NCAA FB InjuriesLast summer Oklahoma State wide receiver Artrell Woods was involved in a serious accident in the team's weightroom. Carrying 185 pounds across his shoulders, Woods finished a set of repetitions and walked over to set the weight down. He tweaked an ankle and lost his balance, collapsing to the floor. The weight fell on top of him, dislocating his spine.Woods was unable to move and immediately lost feeling in his legs. He was flown by ...

Case of the Mondays
Friends of the Program — ... Encouraging story about Ok. State wide receiver Artrell Wood’s quest to return to the field after breaking his neck in the weight room last year. ...

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