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J.J. Weaver has never had it easy during his time at Kentucky. The trials and tribulations he overcame are now helping other student-athletes on UK’s campus. 2020 was not a banner year for anybody, but it was especially challenging for the Kentucky EDGE. Weaver’s father was murdered during a home invasion. A few weeks later, his high school football coach lost his battle with cancer. Like many athletes, he buried himself in his sport to cope with the loss. That was taken from him when he suffered a torn ACL at Florida. Weaver was spiraling when his coaches intervened. He shared Tuesday evening…

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