Alligator Hell 14-Foot Reptile Chows Down On Human Torso ... Freaks Out Florida Neighborhood
A real-life monster tale unfolded in Florida Friday ... after a 14-foot alligator was found with a dead body in its mouth.
The super scary incident occurred yesterday afternoon in the city of Largo, where the hungry reptile was slithering around the neighborhood -- freaking out residents.
One local was on his way to a job interview when he spotted the creature biting down on what appeared to be a portion of a mannequin.
But then Jamarcus Bullard got a better look, believing it could be a human torso in the jaws of the alligator.
Bullard told Fox13 News he reported the grisly find to the fire department, which quickly responded and confirmed it was a human part.
Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies said additional remains from an unidentified adult were found nearby. No one else was injured.
The alligator was humanely killed.
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Infierno en Florida Caimán de 4 metros devora un torso humano
Una historia de monstruos, pero real, se desarrolló en Florida este viernes, después de que un caimán de 4 metros fuera encontrado con un cadáver en la boca.
El incidente súper aterrador ocurrió ayer por la tarde en la ciudad de Largo, donde el reptil estuvo caminando y deslizándose por el barrio, asustando a los residentes.
Una persona de la zona iba camino a una entrevista de trabajo cuando vio a la criatura mordiendo lo que parecía ser una parte de un maniquí.
Pero tras conseguir una mejor visión, a Jamarcus Bullard le pareció ver lo que se cree era un torso humano en las fauces del caimán.
Bullard dijo a Fox13 News que informó del espeluznante hallazgo a los bomberos, que rápidamente respondieron y confirmaron que era una parte humana.
Diputados del Sheriff del Condado de Pinellas dijeron que restos adicionales de un adulto no identificado fueron encontrados cerca. Nadie más resultó herido.
El caimán fue sacrificado humanitariamente.
Ex-Raiders RB Napoleon McCallum To Nick Chubb ... 'You Gotta Weigh Your Future Life'
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Napoleon McCallum -- the ex-Raiders running back who nearly lost his leg after suffering a devastating knee injury during a game in 1994 -- is advising Nick Chubb to consider all of his options before coming back to the football field full-time.
The former Oakland tailback tells TMZ Sports ... if he had the chance to sit and talk with the Cleveland star following the 27-year-old's injury last Monday night -- he'd be sure to get that message across to him.
"I understand it's hard to leave," McCallum said of what he'd say to Chubb. "You just gotta weigh your future life and all the great things that you can do with family and friends."
McCallum's injury was far more serious than Chubb's -- he ruptured an artery and severed a nerve in addition to tearing his ligaments on a run play against the San Francisco 49ers -- but he nonetheless knows at least part of the road Chubb will have to go down in order to feel normal again.
For McCallum, the end of that journey meant never playing football again ... an outcome he seems to think Chubb should at the very least consider.
"I just wish him the best," he said.
As for how McCallum is feeling all these years after hurting his knee ... he tells us he just had both of his legs operated on during COVID -- and is actually doing "great" now.
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49ers Vs. Giants Fans Bloodied In Wild Fight In Stands ... After 'TNF' Game
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Several Giants and 49ers fans got into such a wild fistfight in the stands following their game Thursday night ... at least two people were left bloodied.
The brawl went down just minutes after San Francisco beat New York at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. ... after a witness said fans had been trash-talking so much, one of them threw a beer that landed on a woman.
According to the bystander, as soon as the liquid fell on the lady ... a melee immediately broke out -- and in footage from the scene, obtained by TMZ Sports, you can see things got violent in a hurry.
One fan wearing a Joe Montana jersey was punched in the face so many times, his nose gushed blood.
Just feet away, two Giants fans were seen throwing haymakers at a guy in Niners gear ... hitting him so flush in the face, a cut opened above his right eye.
To the SF supporter's credit, he fought off the men ... landing several punches of his own -- before bolting from the area.
One witness tells us authorities did ultimately come to the stands to address the fracas ... though by the time they arrived, nearly all of the combatants had left.
A spokesperson for the Santa Clara Police Dept., however, tells us they are investigating the incident further.
The fight was hardly the only one at the stadium on Thursday ... just a few hours before -- a man was seen pulling a woman's hair during a scuffle in a different part of the venue.
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Cowboys Star Trevon Diggs Tears ACL ... Out For Season
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The Dallas Cowboys' blistering start to the season just hit its first major roadblock ... the team's best cornerback, Trevon Diggs, tore his ACL on Thursday -- almost certainly ending his 2023 season.
According to multiple reports, Diggs suffered the serious knee injury during 1-on-1 drills at Cowboys practice ... and was seen on crutches afterward.
Several minutes later ... he took an MRI, and the results reportedly revealed the torn ligament.
Diggs had been playing at an All-Pro level for the 'Boys in their first two games of the year ... recording an interception, a forced fumble and four tackles. He was a big reason the 2-0 team had allowed just 10 points through eight quarters.
The Cowboys have yet to publicly comment on Diggs' injury ... although quarterback Dak Prescott asked for prayers for the defensive back while he was undergoing testing on the knee.
"Hoping for the best," Dak told reporters. "Simple as that."
Dallas plays next on Sunday against the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ.
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Minkah Fitzpatrick 'I'm Not A Dirty Player' ... Defends Chubb Tackle
Minkah Fitzpatrick says he was not trying to end Nick Chubb's season when his goal line tackle resulted in a devastating injury ... defending himself and claiming the controversial hit wasn't a dirty play.
The three-time Pro Bowler broke his silence on the incident with reporters on Thursday ... clapping back at critics who say the result could have been prevented.
"You can tell me how to tackle him low, but it's a fast game," Fitzpatrick said. "It's a game where you make decisions in milliseconds."
"Can't really control what happens after you choose to make your decision. I already chose to go low. Somebody got on his back when I was going low, and what happened happened. There's nothing I really would do differently."
Chubb will be sidelined for the rest of the season ... and his football career remains up in the air as a long road to recovery awaits him.
Fitzpatrick said it's still unfortunate what happened and he hopes Chubb gets well soon.
"Nick Chubb's a great player," Fitzpatrick said. "He makes the game a lot better when he's playing."
Not everyone is criticizing Fitzpatrick for the tackle ... Steelers legend James Harrison told us the blame for the hit falls on the NFL's shoulders due to its restrictive tackling rules.
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James Harrison Blame NFL Rules For Nick Chubb Injury ... Not Minkah Fitzpatrick!!!
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James Harrison says it's the NFL's fault Nick Chubb is done for the season -- not Minkah Fitzpatrick's -- telling TMZ Sports he believes the league's rules forced the Steelers safety to go low on Monday night.
The former Pittsburgh superstar didn't mince words when talking about the hit that ended Chubb's season ... explaining he thinks Fitzpatrick had no other choice than to aim for the Browns tailback's knees on the controversial play.
"You've made it to where if a guy goes in there and comes in high and hits him in the head, now he's getting fined," Harrison said. "So what do you have to do? You've got guys shooting low now. That's just what you've done made the game into."
In fact, Harrison says if he were still playing today ... he fears he would have caused similar injuries in an effort to avoid penalties and fines from NFL officials.
"To be honest with you, there would probably be a whole lot more people getting hurt," he said. "Because I'm going to shoot at your legs."
RC, you know I love you like a brother so I mean this with all due respect… You are wrong on this one fam. The reason there is outrage about that hit on Chubb isn’t about the game or it’s fans getting soft. The problem is Minkah who is a veteran DB torpedoed at Chubbs leg while… https://t.co/H9KzXZmNpD
— Nathaniel E Burleson (@nateburleson) September 19, 2023 @nateburleson
Not all have agreed with Harrison ... former NFL wideout-turned-broadcaster Nate Burleson said on Tuesday he thought Fitzpatrick could have done a whole lot more to avoid hurting Chubb.
The 27-year-old running back, meanwhile, has yet to publicly comment on the hit ... as he's in the process of undergoing surgeries to fix the damage done to his ligaments.
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James Harrison Culpa a la NFL y sus reglas de la lesión de Nick Chubb... No a Minkah Fitzpatrick!!!
James Harrison dice que es culpa de la NFL que Nick Chubb esté fuera por toda la temporada, no de Minkah Fitzpatrick. James le dijo a TMZ Sports que cree que las reglas de la liga obligaron a los defensas de los Steelers a apuntar hacia abajo la noche del lunes.
El ex superestrella de Pittsburgh no se anduvo con rodeos al hablar sobre el golpe que puso fin a la temporada de Chubb, explicando que cree que Fitzpatrick no tenía otra opción más que apuntar las rodillas del tailback de los Browns en la polémica jugada.
"Has llegado a un punto en el que si un tipo entra ahí y llega alto y te golpea en la cabeza, ahora lp multan", dijo Harrison. "¿Qué tienes que hacer? Ahora los chicos tiran bajo. En eso se ha convertido el juego".
De hecho, Harrison dice que si todavía estuviera jugando hoy, teme que habría provocado lesiones similares en un esfuerzo por evitar sanciones y multas de los oficiales de la NFL.
"Para ser honesto, probablemente habría mucha más gente lesionada", dijo. "Porque les habría disparado en las piernas".
RC, you know I love you like a brother so I mean this with all due respect… You are wrong on this one fam. The reason there is outrage about that hit on Chubb isn’t about the game or it’s fans getting soft. The problem is Minkah who is a veteran DB torpedoed at Chubbs leg while… https://t.co/H9KzXZmNpD
— Nathaniel E Burleson (@nateburleson) September 19, 2023 @nateburleson
No todos han estado de acuerdo con Harrison. El ex jugador de la NFL y hoy locutor, Nate Burleson, dijo el martes que pensaba que Fitzpatrick podría haber hecho mucho más para evitar lastimar a Chubb.
El corredor de 27 años, por su parte, aún no ha comentado públicamente sobre el golpe, ya que está en proceso de someterse a cirugías para reparar el daño hecho a sus ligamentos.
Serie Mundial de Póker Jugador miente sobre su cáncer para entrar al evento Se disculpa...
Un jugador de póquer que mintió acerca de tener cáncer terminal para recaudar fondos y así poder entrar en el mayor evento de la Serie Mundial de Poker, ahora está pidiendo disculpas: "Lo que hice estuvo mal", confesó.
Rob Mercer, de 37 años y oriundo de Vallejo, California, inventó la historia en junio, según informa Las Vegas Review-Journal, en un intento desesperado por reunir los 10.000 dólares que necesitaba para participar en el evento de póquer más prestigioso del mundo, que se celebra en julio en Las Vegas.
Mercer creó un GoFundMe con la esperanza de reunir el dinero en efectivo, y conmovió a tantos, que recaudó entre $30.000 y $50.000, lo que le permitió comprar la entrada.
Sin embargo, el Review-Journal informa que varios miembros de la comunidad del póquer sospecharon de Mercer por la forma en que había actuado en el evento. Al parecer, había dado respuestas vagas a preguntas sobre su enfermedad y tampoco había compartido pruebas concretas de su supuesto diagnóstico de cáncer terminal de colon.
El medio también informa que varias personas lo vieron apostando en un casino, y cuando le preguntaron por eso ... se dice que estuvo a la defensiva.
Finalmente, Mercer confesó todo, al Review-Journal el martes: "No debería haberle dicho a la gente que tengo cáncer de colon. Lo hice de forma improvisada cuando alguien me preguntó qué tipo de cáncer tenía".
Mercer, sin embargo, dijo que su historia no carecía al menos de cierto mérito. Dijo que cree que sí tiene cáncer de mama no diagnosticado, y que se inventó la historia del cáncer de colon porque estaba avergonzado de decir que se estaba tratando con una enfermedad tan poco frecuente en hombres.
"Sí mentí sobre tener cáncer de colon", dijo Mercer, que terminó siendo eliminado del evento pronto. "No tengo cáncer de colon. Usé eso para cubrir mi situación".
Mercer dijo que como sí cree que tiene cáncer de mama, no tiene intenciones de devolver el dinero que obtuvo a través de su GoFundMe.
En cuanto a su futuro en las mesas de póquer, le dijo al Review-Journal que ha dejado de jugar debido a "su deteriorada salud". Además le dijo al medio que ahora pasa alrededor de 18 horas al día en la cama.
"A fin de cuentas, he mentido a mucha gente porque tenía miedo de decir la verdad", dijo. "Y supongo que tendré que pagar por ello".
World Series Of Poker Player Lies About Cancer Diagnosis To Get Into Main Event ... Apologizes
A poker player who lied about having terminal cancer in order to raise funds to get into the World Series of Poker Main Event is now apologizing for his fib ... saying this week, "What I did was wrong."
Rob Mercer -- a 37-year-old Vallejo, Calif. native -- came up with the tale back in June, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, in an effort to gather the $10,000 he needed to buy in to the world's most prestigious poker event in July in Las Vegas.
Mercer created a GoFundMe with the hopes of gathering the cash -- and it touched so many, it reportedly led to him earning between $30,000 and $50,000 ... allowing him entry into the tournament.
But, the Review-Journal reports several in the poker community became suspicious of Mercer over the way he had acted at the event. Mercer had reportedly provided vague responses to questions about his illness and failed to share concrete proof of his alleged terminal colon cancer diagnosis as well.
The outlet also reports several people saw him gambling in a casino, and when he was approached about the poor optics of that ... he was said to have been defensive.
Eventually, Mercer fessed up about everything, telling the Review-Journal on Tuesday, "I shouldn't have told people I have colon cancer. I did that just as a spur-of-the-moment thing when someone asked me what kind of cancer I had."
Mercer, however, said his story wasn't without at least some merit. He told the outlet he believes he does have undiagnosed breast cancer -- and he made up the colon cancer story because he was embarrassed to say he was dealing with a disease not as commonly found in men.
"I did lie about having colon cancer," said Mercer, who ended up getting eliminated from the Main Event early on. "I don't have colon cancer. I used that to cover my situation."
Mercer said due to his belief that he does have breast cancer, he has no intentions of returning the money he obtained through his GoFundMe.
As for his future on poker tables, Mercer told the Review-Journal he has quit playing due to "his deteriorating health." He told the news organization that he now spends around 18 hours a day in bed.
"At the end of the day I lied to a lot of people because I was scared to tell the truth," Mercer said. "And I guess I'll have to pay for that."
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Lindsey Vonn Stung By Jellyfish ... Painful Wakesurfing Sesh
Lindsey Vonn went from shredding the gnar to icing down her backside real quick on Tuesday ... 'cause she was attacked by a jellyfish several minutes into a wakesurfing sesh.
The former Olympic skier said the incident happened as she was trying to get up on her board while out somewhere on a large body of water.
"I literally rode over it," she said on her social media page.
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The 38-year-old told her followers that the jellyfish bit and stung her so badly ... it caused her left hamstring to swell up and turn red. Eventually, it morphed into more of a road-rash-like wound.
Thankfully, after asking her fans for remedies, she seems to be doing better now ... even getting in a joke about it all on Wednesday.
"Think it’s gonna leave a mark for a while … 🤕," she said, "at least I caught some waves before!"
Of course, Vonn is no stranger to dealing with pain ... she just had yet another surgery on her knee back in July -- and has rehabbed from that just fine.
So, ice up -- and see ya on the water soon!!!
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Khloe Kardashian Comparte su experiencia con el cáncer de piel
Khloe Kardashian ha decidido abrir las puertas de su vida privada, particularmente para contarnos de su experiencia con el cáncer de piel y las secuelas y cicatrices que le dejó.
La menor de las hermanas Kardashian publicó varias fotos en las redes sociales el martes que documentan la eliminación de algunos melanomas en la mejilla que, según ella explica, le han dejado una hendidura en su rostro, algo que ella muestra con orgullo.
Khloe compartió orgullosamente el nombre del doctor que la ayudó: "Para aquellos que no saben que pasé un susto con un cáncer de piel en mi cara. Mi ángel @garthfischermd es en quien confié para extirpar el tumor. El Dr. Fischer está fuera de este mundo ¡Fabuloso!".
Y continuó diciendo que el equipo médico no sólo eliminó completamente el cáncer, sino que se aseguró de dejar la menor cicatriz posible, algo que Khloe agradece muchísimo.
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Lo que sigue es una revelación honesta, en la que cuenta que tenía una pequeña "mancha" en la cara, que terminó en una cirugía que incluyó algunos puntos y cuidados. Ella muestra todo y dice que prefiere lidiar con una ligera hendidura en su rostro que con el cáncer.
La abolladura que queda en ese lugar, dice Khloe es el pequeño precio que tuvo que pagar por su salud. Y escribe: "Definitivamente no me quejo, porque prefiero tener una hendidura que un melanoma. Estoy tan increíblemente agradecida de todos los médicos que me ayudaron y me siguen ayudando en mi viaje con el cáncer de piel."
Al parecer hubo más trabajo, incluso después de su operación. Khloe dice que consiguió retocar su mejilla con la aprobación de su médico y parece bastante feliz con los resultados.
La razón por la que Khloe está publicando esto es para crear conciencia. En sus mensajes, está animando a la gente a hacerse un chequeo temprano y con frecuencia, y no avergonzarse. Sólido mensaje, y sin duda está sentando un precedente que ella esté siendo han honesta como es.
Khloe Kardashian Shares Skin Cancer Journey ... Reveals Face Indentation
Khloe Kardashian is peeling back the curtain on her private life -- opening up on her skin cancer journey ... and showing the aftermath, battle scars, and all.
The youngest Kardashian sister posted several photos on social media Tuesday that documented the removal of some melanoma on her cheek -- which she says has now left an indentation ... something she bares proudly.
KK shouts out the doc who worked on this for her, writing ... "For those who do not know I had a skin cancer scare on my face. My angel @garthfischermd is who I trusted with removing the tumor. Dr Fischer is out of this world Fabulous!"
She goes on to say that the medical team not only completely removed the cancer, but made sure to leave as little scarring as possible -- which Khloe is clearly appreciative of.
Khloe Kardashian Reveals Skin Cancer Scare, Tumor Removed from Face
What follows is an honest revelation of where Khloe was -- with a small "spec" of melanoma on her face -- and where she ended up afterward ... which included some gnarly stitches. She shows it all, saying she'd rather deal with a slight ding in the armor than freaking cancer.
Khloe says the depression that remains in that spot is a small price to pay for her health. She writes, "I am definitely not complaining because I would rather have an indentation than melanoma any day. I am so incredibly grateful to all the doctors who helped and continue to help me with my skin cancer journey."
There was more work done, apparently, even after her operation ... Khloe says she got her cheek filled with her doctor's approval, and she seems pretty happy with the results.
The reason Khloe is even posting this is to raise awareness. In her posts, she encourages folks to get themselves checked out early and often ... and not to be ashamed.
Solid message ... and it certainly sets a precedent that she's being as transparent as she is.
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Darmouth Coach Buddy Teevens Dead At 66 ... After March Bike Crash
Dartmouth football head coach Buddy Teevens has tragically passed away from injuries he suffered in a bicycle accident six months ago, his family announced Tuesday.
He was 66 years old.
"Our family is heartbroken to inform you that our beloved 'coach' has peacefully passed away surrounded by family," Teevens' loved ones said in a statement. "We are confident and take comfort in the fact that he passed away knowing how much he was loved and admired."
Teevens -- the winningest coach in Big Green history -- was hit by a pickup truck in Florida back in March ... and the collision was so bad, doctors had to amputate his right leg. His family said he also suffered spinal cord injuries in the crash as well.
Assistant Sammy McCorkle was named interim head coach while Teevens attempted to recover.
We are saddened to share the passing of legendary Robert L. Blackman Head Football Coach Buddy Teevens ’79. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones.
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"This is tragic news for Dartmouth and the entire football world," Dartmouth leaders said in a statement Tuesday night. "Buddy not only was synonymous with Dartmouth football, he was a beloved coach and an innovative, inspirational leader who helped shape the lives of generations of students."
The school added that McCorkle informed the football team of Teevens' passing Tuesday evening and ensured players "that they have the support and resources they need as they process such devastating news."
Teevens -- who played quarterback at Dartmouth in the late 1970s -- was first named Big Green head coach in 1987 ... and following five years on the Dartmouth sidelines, he took gigs at Tulane, Illinois, Florida and Stanford, before returning to his alma mater in 2005.
Teevens went on to pile up a 117-101-2 career record at the school ... gaining fame nationally for his efforts to limit his players' risk for concussions.
Teevens opted to do away with full-contact practices to keep his players safe ... and he also played a pivotal role in the creation of the Mobile Virtual Player, a bot college and NFL teams use to hone their tackling craft.
His tactics were so innovative, Roger Goodell recognized him as "a leader in making our game safer through breakthrough innovations" at the 2023 NFL Draft.
Teevens will be honored with a moment of silence before Dartmouth's game Saturday against Lehigh.
RIP.
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CU Legend Chad Brown Deion Sanders Isn't Leaving Buffs ... Unless 'True Blue Blood' Calls
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Deion Sanders' run at Colorado won't be interrupted by just any old school with a bag of cash ... no, according to Buffs legend Chad Brown, only a "true blue blood" will be able to pull Coach Prime from Boulder.
Brown tells TMZ Sports ... he was initially concerned that smaller schools across the country might be able to sway Deion to leave Colorado if they could simply offer him more money than CU. But, after Sanders' noisy 3-0 start to this season ... Brown's now sure there's only a handful of universities in the nation who can grab the coach's ear at this point.
"As this season has gone along," Brown said, "with the amount of interest that has come to Colorado, and the elevation of the Colorado program, I think the number of schools that he would leave for becomes smaller and smaller and smaller."
Brown said he thinks only storied programs like Michigan, Ohio State, Alabama or Florida State have a chance at Sanders now.
Even still ... Brown, a former four-year starter at CU, says Deion would be a ways away from making that jump -- telling us he thinks the coach will be at CU for at least as long as Shedeur Sanders is eligible to play there.
As for the Henry Blackburn vs. Travis Hunter drama that unfolded after a late hit over the weekend ... the former star linebacker tells us he thinks the CSU defensive back's maneuver was a dirty one -- though he was adamant it did not deserve threats from pissed off fans.
"Should death threats be issued?" the ex-second-round pick said. "Should his family be concerned? No. That's taking things way too far."
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Travis Hunter, Deion Sanders Defend Blackburn After Late Hit ... 'It's Football!!!'
11:31 AM PT -- Deion Sanders is echoing Hunter's statements ... denouncing the death threats toward Blackburn and making it clear the team is not holding a grudge against him.
"Henry Blackburn is a good player who played a phenomenal game," Deion said.
Deion Sanders calls for forgiveness for Colorado State's Henry Blackburn, who received death threats after his hit on Travis Hunter. pic.twitter.com/Isr5oeW5bf
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"He does not deserve a death threat over a game."
Deion said he hopes the people who made threats are not part of the Colorado fanbase ... adding he was upset about the reports of hurtful messages being directed at Blackburn and his family.
"I forgive him. Our team forgives him. Travis Hunter has forgiven him. Let's move on. That kid does not deserve that."
Fans are outraged to the point of sending Henry Blackburn and his family death threats, but Colorado star Travis Hunter is vouching for the Colorado State player ... saying the late hit that resulted in his injury is all part of the sport.
The star receiver/cornerback gave his opinion on the controversial play in the CSU vs. Colorado game last Saturday ... which caused many, including LeBron James, to voice their disproval.
Hunter disagrees with the backlash ... saying he personally doesn't have an issue with what happened during the game.
"It’s football at the end of the day," the 20-year-old said about the play on Monday. "Stuff like that gonna happen. He did what he was supposed to do. It's football."
Travis Hunter was hit after the play by a dirty player on Colorado State named Henry Blackburn.
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Despite Hunter being ok with the tackle, the collision has him sidelined him for the next three games against No. 10 Oregon, No. 5 USC and Arizona State with a lacerated liver.
Hunter said he is staying positive through it all ... admitting he was willing to continue playing through the pain.
"Just gotta get up and fight again -- that's what I tried to do," Hunter said.
"Good thing the doctors stopped me because if there was no doctors there I'd still be out there playing."
Blackburn -- who was recently named a team captain -- has yet to address the incident, but Rams athletic director Joe Parker said the defensive back never "intended to put anyone in harm’s way on the football field."
Blackburn and his family are also receiving serious threats due to his hit on Hunter ... and Colorado State University Police told us they're taking the messages seriously.
"CSUPD is aware of death threats against CSU football player Henry Blackburn, and the investigation is ongoing," a university police spokesperson told us on Monday.
"The police department will continue to monitor the situation, and the university is actively supporting the player and his family."
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