VAST VIEW East Carolina Player Carted Off After Falling Referee Twists His Leg Mid-Game
David Coleman Jr. had to be helped off the field Saturday after a referee fell and caught his leg between snaps, bending it awkwardly on impact.
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East Carolina player David Coleman Jr. was injured during Saturday's game when a referee fell to the ground and landed on his leg in between plays, according to Sporting News. Video of the moment showed Coleman's leg bending at an unnatural angle as the official came down on it.
Coleman needed assistance to leave the field following the collision, Sporting News reported. The freak accident occurred away from the normal flow of play, with the referee's fall catching Coleman off guard as he was not engaged in a tackle or block at the time.
No further details on the severity of Coleman's injury or his status going forward were included in the report.
Sources: Sporting News
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