Shaquem Griffin, a linebacker, helped No. 12 UCF beat No. 7 Auburn University at the 50th annual Peach Bowl in Atlanta yesterday afternoon. Griffin was born with amniotic band syndrome (ABS), which caused the fingers on his left hand to hurt very much, leading to amputation. This didn't stop him from wanting to play football. Griffin was a safety for UCF four years ago but sat on the sidelines during games while his twin brother Shaquill (older by 60 seconds) played as a cornerback.
Days before the Peach Bowl, Griffin met Jordan Davis, a 19-month-old boy with ABS, along with his twin brother John (also older by 60 seconds) and parents Matt and Amanda, who are Auburn fans but are inspired by Griffin's life story. Griffin received the Football Bowl Subdivision 2017 Senior CLASS Award for his outstanding work on the field, in the classroom, and in the community during the past two years. He doesn't consider his missing left hand a disability and would like to play in the National Football League like his twin brother. For more information about Shaquem Griffin, go to http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/ucf-knights/knights-notepad/os-sp-ucf-peach-bowl-1228-story.html.
Shaquem Griffin
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