Domenik Hixon to Retire

[UAZip0510]

Domenik Hixon posted the following to his Facebook page tonight:

"I tore my ACL today for the 3rd time today! I'm disappointed that I won't be playing for a bears team that has the players and coaches to WIN the Super Bowl. I thank God for letting me live my dream of playing in the NFL for 8 years plus. It has truly been FUN! #blessed #lovethisgame"

Hixon's career was hampered by injuries but it didn't stop him from winning two Super Bowl rings with the New York Giants. He played for the Broncos, Giants, and Panthers and was set to play for the Bears this season before the injury today.

Hixon might be best known to Zips fans for catching the deep ball from Luke Getsy to win the 2005 MAC Championship Game.

He always represented our university with class while he was here and continues to show Akron support via Facebook and Twitter.

He's @domenik_hixon on Twitter - if you're on there, shoot him a congratulations on an excellent career. He's the type of player I'm thrilled to have represent UA.

[LZIp]

let's get him as a WR coach

[UAZip0510]

let's get him as a WR coach

I'd absolutely love to have Hixon on our sideline. He could coach up the DB's and Special Teams as well.

[Balsy]

That'd be fantastic! Go get 'em Terry!

[Dr Z]

Nice guy. Great to see that he can still be positive after such an injury-prone career. Good luck to him in his career after the NFL.

NEVER gets old. Best Akron game I have attended.

[GP1]

Eight years is a great career for a guy like DH. Shows the value of hard work and professionalism. Well done DH.

[skip-zip]

Nice guy. Great to see that he can still be positive after such an injury-prone career. Good luck to him in his career after the NFL.

NEVER gets old. Best Akron game I have attended.

Nope. Never gets old, and still gives me goose bumps every single time.

[OldZipFan]

I was at the game also. Very exciting game, and great catch in the end zone.

Wish him luck.

[Zipmeister]

Domenik Hixon posted the following to his Facebook page tonight:

"I tore my ACL today for the 3rd time today! I'm disappointed that I won't be playing for a bears team that has the players and coaches to WIN the Super Bowl. I thank God for letting me live my dream of playing in the NFL for 8 years plus. It has truly been FUN! #blessed #lovethisgame"

Hixon's career was hampered by injuries but it didn't stop him from winning two Super Bowl rings with the New York Giants. He played for the Broncos, Giants, and Panthers and was set to play for the Bears this season before the injury today.

Hixon might be best known to Zips fans for catching the deep ball from Luke Getsy to win the 2005 MAC Championship Game.

He always represented our university with class while he was here and continues to show Akron support via Facebook and Twitter.

He's @domenik_hixon on Twitter - if you're on there, shoot him a congratulations on an excellent career. He's the type of player I'm thrilled to have represent UA.

I think it a sign from God that it's time to hang it up any time you tear your ACL three times in one day.

Congrats to Hixon on his playing career.

[ZippyRulz]

Domenik Hixon posted the following to his Facebook page tonight:

"I tore my ACL today for the 3rd time today! I'm disappointed that I won't be playing for a bears team that has the players and coaches to WIN the Super Bowl. I thank God for letting me live my dream of playing in the NFL for 8 years plus. It has truly been FUN! #blessed #lovethisgame"

You have to admit, 3 ACL tears in one day is a lot to overcome and probably some kind of world record. But you have to admire his grittiness, playing on with a torn ACL, let alone two.

[Captain Kangaroo]

Retired from Playing, but Hired as Offensive Coordinator