He took heat for predicting a win and calling Miami arrogant, especially after Texas was beaten soundly.
[4] Shortly after his rookie season Thomas was shot in the head in a drive-by shooting in San Diego and required surgery to remove bullet fragments from his skull.
[5] He recovered enough to return to the Bears for the 1992 season, but the injury and the event caused a loss of confidence that sent him into drinking, partying and careless spending.
[6] Prior to the 1995 season, he suffered a hamstring injury and then was involved in a fight with rookie center Hicham El-Mashtoub that left him with stitches and got him kicked off the team, ending his career.
[6][10] He is the older brother of All-American and 1st round NFL pick Robert Thomas