Update on Two Scary Injuries

Sports aren’t safe. I mean, you can use equipment and rules to make the game as safe as possible, but in a high-contact sport like football, there is always the opportunity for injury.

This week, we saw not one but two rather frightening injuries during games – to Dante Love (#85, see right) of Ball State and Brouce Mompremier of South Florida. After collisions that had these players on the ground and not moving, both look like  they’ll make full recoveries. Spinal injuries are scary, so it is definitely good to hear that bother players will likely be ok.

Love was injured when he collided with Indiana’s Chris Adkins after making a catch. He was taken immediately to Bloomington Hospital and then transferred to Methodist Hospital and admitted into the critical care unit. He had surgery, which took five hours, to stabilize a spine fracture and spinal cord injury. The good news is that he is reported moving both arms and legs today.

Mompremier’s injuries were less severe, but appeared just as serious on the field on Saturday. After colliding with teammate Carlton Williams, Mompremier (#53, see left) fell to the ground, where he lay motionless for more than 15 minutes. He was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital, but has now been cleared to go home after being monitored overnight. He can reportedly move his limbs, though still have tingling in his neck and shoulders. He’ll miss at least two games.

What I’d like to note is the awesome sportsmanship we saw on the field while medical teams attended to these patients. Players from both teams joined in prayer. It is just a reminder that football might be competitive, but there are things in life more important.

Well wishes from BCS Frenzy to both players!

Pictures via Newscom.