- ABC News
- November 2, 2020
Ole Miss freshman tight end Damarcus Thomas had to be airlifted to the hospital after sustaining a serious injury during practice Monday that initially left him without any feeling in his body. Coach Lane Kiffin was visibly shaken as he met with reporters during his regularly scheduled news conference, saying Thomas was "potentially severely injured." The school later said he was doing well and being discharged from the hospital. "Our physicians will be following up with him in the coming days for further evaluation," Pat Jernigan, Ole Miss assistant athletic director for sports medicine, said in a statement. Kiffin responded later on social media: "Prayers answered so happy for DaMarcus and his family! Keep praying for his recovery. Great job by Pat and all the people that helped care for him today." After Kiffin's initial comments, in which he said Thomas "was hit and hasn't moved since," the coach came back to say that Thomas has regained some movement and...