Referee accidentally breaks player’s leg after collision
An East Carolina Pirates defensive back suffered a fractured leg after an unusual collision with a referee during his team’s 17-9 victory over the Temple Owls in U S, according to BBC Sport on Sunday. David Coleman Jr was standing on the field alongside his teammates between plays when an official ran towards the area Read More:…
During an East Carolina Pirates football game against Temple Owls, a defensive back named David Coleman Jr. suffered a fractured leg after colliding with a referee. The incident occurred during a break in play when the referee ran towards the 40-yard line and slipped into Coleman Jr, causing him to fall. The defender lay on the ground for a while before receiving assistance from teammates to get off the field and prevent further injury.
Coach Blake Harrell confirmed the X-ray results, showing that Coleman Jr had fractured his fibula. Coleman Jr managed one tackle before leaving the game but East Carolina still managed to win 17-9. The unusual nature of the collision, involving a referee instead of an opposing player, left everyone surprised.
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