this is how brian schmidt looked 12 weeks hospital.t first in icu after breaking his pelvis and tailbone. looking at his crumbled bike, you can see what a close call it was. his cracked helmet probably saved his life. when he collided with a pickup truck. >> i was kind of nervous. i was like, is he going to be paralyzed? that would be so hard for him. but, yeah, once -- yeah. it was good once we knew he'll walk again. >> reporter: part of their confidence rooted in the fact that when schmidt competes, he does 100-mile races, ultra marathons. they are rugged affairs. this is what he looked after one race that earned him a magazine cover. >> i really knew he could make it through because we have pictures of him running races with bloody heads and stuff like that. >> reporter: so no surprise for schmidt's team when cross-country practice started earlier this month and there he was, using a walker or a wheelchair but he was there. >> we knew he'd be there on the first day. he is. he can take it slowly. he doesn't need to rush through his r

they're calling c coach brian schmidt a miracle man. he was on a serious crash on his bicycle.he school surprised him with a pep rally to welcome him back. >> nothing worse happened. we appreciate schmidt. he's awesome. we're really lucky to have him as a coach. >> he can take it slowly. he doesn't need to rush his recovery like we know his wants to. we're all supporting him anyway. >> very sweet. look at that bike. the metal all twisted up. gives you an idea of how bad this accident was. schmidt is a tough guy though. he's an ultra marathoner who competes in races as long as 100 miles. tough guy. he'll be back in no time. >>> that time of year for fantasy football drafts. hooters restaurants are taking advantage. they will informally they're g kits with $250 worth freeb freebies. leagues receive 17 weeks worth of hooters coupons and free bud ri glasses. they'll be entered for a chance to attend the nfl draft. >>> the redskins pulling off a win over the bills last night, 21-16, in the third preseason game, which they call a dress rehearsal. quarterback kirk cousins bounced back