A moment of pure excitement for Virginia’s football team during Thursday’s game against Louisville quickly turned into a frightening scene for both teams and everyone at Louisville’s L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium.
Cavaliers running back Perris Jones caught a swing pass from Anthony Colandrea. After picking up a few yards, Jones was hit and lost the ball. The loose ball bounced straight into the arms of Virginia’s Malik Washington, who ran in for a touchdown. Washington and his teammates briefly celebrated in the end zone and the referee announced the ruling. Shortly thereafter, though, the celebration stopped.
Jones was back in the same spot on the field where he was hit. He had not moved. When that was realized, the stadium went essentially completely silent.
After a lengthy delay, Jones was loaded onto a stretcher and then carted off of the field. ESPN reporter Harry Lyles Jr. said that Virginia’s athletic director, Carla Williams, “Gave him (Jones) a pat on the arm. He was not moving but his eyes were open. And taken 10 minutes away here to the University of Louisville Hospital.”
College football fans quickly took notice of the scary scene in Louisville and sent their best wishes Jones’ way.
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