Posted on 11/12/2023 9:16:55 AM PST by BenLurkin
Virginia running back Perris Jones was hospitalized following a hit in a game against Louisville on Thursday night, and the sixth-year senior underwent successful spine surgery on Friday.
The Virginia program provided an update on Jones on Saturday on Twitter.
According to the update, Jones was able to briefly walk on Saturday. He will remain under observation and will be transferred to the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute in Louisville for continued care when his medical team deems it appropriate.
Jones took a head on hit within a pack of defenders toward the end of the third quarter in UVA’s matchup at Louisville.
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The physical size, the highly developed msculature, and intense activity in modern football players can overwhelms the integrity of human tissues. Hard shell helmets cause lots of damage.
Should look into transferring to OK State. It appears they’ll be taking a few weeks off after the big win.
How the heck do you beat OU, and lose to South Alabama and Central Florida, by a combined score of 78-10?
“sixth-year senior”
Reminds me of Bluto.
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