OU’s Ronnell Lewis’ prognosis ‘good’ for recovery from neck injury
Connecticut's Zack Frazer is sacked by Oklahoma's Ronnell Lewis during the first quarter of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Courant, John Woike)
The thrill ride that is Oklahoma defensive end Ronnell Lewis took a scary turn Saturday night in Glendale, Ariz., when Lewis was carted off the Fiesta Bowl field on a stretcher with a neck injury.
But the Sooners got some good news Monday. OU spokesman Kenny Mossman said Lewis was discharged from the hospital and is returning to Oklahoma today. According to Mossman’s Twitter post, OU head athletic trainer Scott Anderson said Lewis’ prognosis is good.
Mossman said Lewis sustained a mild concussion.
The Oklahoman’s Jake Trotter reported Sunday that Lewis is believed to have suffered an injury similar to what former Sooner Brody Eldridge did last season. After wearing a neck brace for several weeks, Eldridge made a full recovery and is now playing in the NFL for the playoff-bound Indianapolis Colts.
Lewis, sophomore and former eight-man football star at Dewar, OK, is a favorite of Sooner fans for his special teams hits. He is projected as a starter at defensive end in 2011.
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“I hate it that he got hurt, but if you saw the kickoff play where he was injured, he TOTALLY lowered his head and should have been flagged for it.”
Lowering your head is not illegal, it’s just bad form. Making head to head contact is what gets the flag.
Thank you for this news. I was so worried about this young man. I also prayed for him, as I bet alot of people did. Frankly I have thought about him everyday! I don’t understand what caused the injury, but it looks like the neck is the least protected area of the body in football! I hope he has a full recovery and is able to get back to his studies, his family and friends, and ofcourse football as soon as possible! Patricia
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I hate it that he got hurt, but if you saw the kickoff play where he was injured, he TOTALLY lowered his head and should have been flagged for it.
Here’s hoping he makes a full recovery, and can find a way to keep being “The Hammer” without being the “Spear-er”.