South Carolina’s former QB Connor Shaw’s world flipped in the worst way possible last week. It all happened while coaching his son Decker in the youth football camp in Simpsonville; he collapsed right on the field. The moment Shaw hit the ground, people rushed in panic, and a firefighter-coach jumped right in to give him CPR. Moments later, Shaw was taken to Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Since then, fans and family were hoping for his possible return, and the day finally arrived as Shaw’s back on the field right beside his son with the same enthusiasm and giving out his scary one-week update.

After Connor Shaw came into the hospital, he stayed in a stable condition in the ICU and was released this Saturday. His wife, Molly, was right beside him during this tough time; he even put up an IG story giving an update on his condition and thanking his wife for the constant support. “Many things I am thankful for this evening, none more than this,” he said. But here comes the much-awaited update on when he’s going to return to the field. As he makes a comeback on the field, coaching his son.

Now, what’s turning the most heads is Connor Shaw’s heartwarming IG story, where he posted a video of his son Decker playing football with a caption that explains it all perfectly. “It’s been an emotional week. proud of Decker getting back on the field. They sure are a special group of kids. It’s always bigger than a ball.” And just like that, South Carolina’s star QB is back on track. But it was a tough week for all his loved ones, and one among them was his former coach, Steve Spurrier. “He had a little health problem,” Steve Spurrier said. “He did; he had a health problem. Fortunately, they got him back.”

Connor Shaw played at South Carolina from 2010 to 2013 and became a legend. He recorded 6,074 yards with 56 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. Then he also won the Capital One Bowl MVP when he threw for 312 yards and three TDs. And let’s not forget what Shaw did for the Gamecocks as he led them to three consecutive 11-win seasons, with an undefeated record at Williams-Brice Stadium. No wonder he became a Hall of Famer in 2021.

His college heroics led Connor Shaw to the pros. While he wasn’t picked in the NFL draft, the Cleveland Browns decided to take a punt on the Gamecocks’ QB1. He was signed as an undrafted free agent in May 2014. At Browns, Shaw even went on to start one game. That start was his first and last start in the NFL. The next two years didn’t bring any stability for the QB. He was bounced around the practice squad for two years, and ultimately, Shaw was waived by the Browns. There was some interest by the Bears but it didn’t result in anything. That was the end of his NFL career.

Following that, Shaw returned to his alma mater. This time, to coach quarterbacks for a short time in 2020. He was later promoted to Gamecocks’ director of player development in 2021. Hopefully, this health scare is behind Connor Shaw, and he can continue to accompany his son to football games.