University of Georgia Athletics
UGA Senior DB Albert Hollis, II, Will Forego Football Senior Season
June 16, 2005 | Football
June 16, 2005
ATHENS --------- University of Georgia senior defensive back Albert Hollis, II, who recently was granted a sixth year of football eligibility by the NCAA due to medical hardships, has elected to forego his senior season and devote full time to participation on the UGA track team.
Hollis, a Parade Magazine All-America when he graduated from Christian Brothers High School in Sacramento, Calif., suffered a severe knee injury in the spring of his redshirt freshman season and never regained his total football health. However, after three years of rehabilitation, was finally cleared by doctors for football last season.
"I cannot express how proud I am of Albert," said UGA head coach Mark Richt. "He has shown remarkable heart and perseverance over a long period of time to get himself in a position to be cleared for full activity. And along the way, he's been a great inspiration to many others in tough injury situations. We're thankful that he can still participate successfully in track and we will follow his progress closely."
Hollis participated in track the past two seasons mostly in the outdoor 100 meters and 4x100 relay and in the indoor 55 meters.
"I'm really thankful that Coach Richt has allowed me to run track and keep my football scholarship," said Hollis. "My football career at Georgia never really panned out, but I'm still happy with my decision to come to Georgia. I can't really help the fact that I had my injuries, but I'm thankful to the Bulldog Nation for supporting me. I know this year I'll be able to run and compete with the track team and I'm excited to see what I can do with a full year of practice and training."
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