Go Joe Bruin would like to pay tribute to Steven Manfro, running back for the UCLA Football team, as he is forced to retire due to injury.
Cult hero, work horse and UCLA Football fan favorite Steven Manfro has been forced to retire. It is a sad day in Westwood.
This past Monday, Head Coach Jim Mora met with reporters after practice and talked about a few Bruins that are in the recovery process and a few that have recently suffered injuries. Mora was hesitant to reveal information when it came to Manfro who suffered a shoulder injury during practice. It was his second in two seasons.
On Tuesday, news had been made official: Steven Manfro has official retired from football due to injury.
This fall, Manfro would have entered his sixth season with the Bruins as a back up running back. Unfortunately, Manfro can do no more for UCLA as he ends his career with 172 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns, 396 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns, 132 punt return yards and 622 kick return yards.
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Though he was not an every down back, he definitely had his hand in just about everything. That is what makes his loss so painful. Not only was he all Bruin, he was all heart. We will miss you, Manfro.
But let us not dwell on the negative. We are here to celebrate his career! With that, here are a few incredible feats he performed in his time as a Bruin:
Classic Manfro. But it does not stop there. Upon hearing the news, a few Bruin fans, including yours truly, took to Twitter to show some love.
Dear @StevenManfro33
— Go Joe Bruin (@GoJoeBruinUCLA) April 6, 2016
You kick ass and will always be here ->💙#GoBruinsForever!!!
@whatsbruinshow:
— Jake Merrifield (@WBjake68) April 7, 2016
Spring,Fall - No matter
This final Manfro injury injures the soul
Dead Puppies
[Strike Gong]
@StevenManfro33 Always the goat pic.twitter.com/vy24WLpyJr
— Liam (@Blutman27) April 6, 2016
Sitting in a meeting after finding out that @StevenManfro33 retired #UCLA pic.twitter.com/FhtryhPYB4
— puntingiswinning (@puntingwinning) April 6, 2016
THANK YOU, @StevenManfro33 , for everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #8CLAP https://t.co/914MYCPzGa
— Marie_Cee (@gold_bruin) April 5, 2016
@StevenManfro33 Just want to again say "Thank You!" For giving heart and body (literally) to our #BRUINS. Godspeed on any & all endeavors
— Love Dem BRUINS✝️ #MambaForever #ForBigD (@bigg_poohbear) April 6, 2016
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As stated before, we will miss you Steven Manfro. From all of us at Go Joe Bruin, you are the man! Go Bruins!