Referee accidentally fractures college football player's leg
Summary
East Carolina defensive back David Coleman Jr fractured his fibula after a referee slipped and collided with him during a game against Temple. East Carolina won 17-9, and Coleman recorded one tackle before leaving the field.Key Facts
- The incident happened in the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
- Coleman was standing with teammates between plays near the 40-yard line.
- A referee slipped while approaching the players and slid into Coleman from behind.
- Two teammates helped carry Coleman off the field without putting weight on his injured leg.
- East Carolina coach Blake Harrell said a halftime X-ray confirmed a fractured fibula.
- Coleman made one tackle before leaving the game.
- East Carolina defeated Temple 17-9.
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