Elliott Purcell

About suffering a badly sprained left ankle when running up a hill when he lost his footing a week before spring training, Elliott Purcell said:
"It was slippery." (HSA)



About how his skin was purple from his shin to his toes after the injury, Purcell said:
"It was really bad. I couldn't walk (without a medical boot) for two months." (HSA)


HSA Note: "He missed all of spring practice, as well as an opportunity to compete as the No. 1 left end. When training camp started, Liko Satele was the starter and his distant cousin, Purcell, was in limbo. Purcell said his left ankle is at "90 percent," but he remains fully committed to earning playing time. In practices, he has been part of the rotation."


About how he is trying to play despite his injured ankle, Purcell said:
"I'm working hard. I don't want to use (the injury) as an excuse." (HSA)


About how he finished his work for his bachelor's degree last week and is considering applying for a master's program, Purcell said:
"I made it a point to graduate quickly so I can work on what I need to work on. It's been hard, having a family and playing football and going to school full-time. Hard work pays off. Hopefully, it will pay off when I try to get a job." (HSA)


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