Darian Durant Vows to Return

Posted Jul 9, 2015
Darian Durant is confident that a ruptured left Achilles tendon will prove to be a mere footnote. "I'll be back to my old self. There's no doubt about it," the Saskatchewan Roughriders' franchise player stated Tuesday. "It's just another step in my career - something else that I have to overcome." Add another form of adversity to the list. Bet on him rebounding in impressive fashion. (Saskatoon Star Phoenix)

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