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sports1 year ago

Alabama A&M Linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. Dies from Game Head Injury

Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr., a 20-year-old from Southern California, has died following a head injury sustained during the Magic City Classic game against Alabama State University on October 26. Burnett, who was in his first season with Alabama A&M after transferring from Grambling State, passed away on Wednesday evening, as confirmed by the Jefferson County coroner. The university initially announced his death on Wednesday morning, later retracting the statement before confirming it again.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#alabama-aandm#football#head-injury
sports1 year ago

Alabama A&M Linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. Passes Away After Injury and Reporting Error

Medrick Burnett Jr., a 20-year-old linebacker for Alabama A&M, died from a head injury sustained during the Magic City Classic football game against Alabama State on October 26. Initially, Alabama A&M mistakenly announced his death before confirming it later. Burnett, a redshirt freshman from Lakewood, California, had transferred from Grambling State and played in seven games this season.

via The Athletic|
#alabama-aandm#football#head-injury
sports1 year ago

Alabama A&M's Medrick Burnett Jr. Passes Away After Game Injury

Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr., 20, has died from a head injury sustained during the Magic City Classic game against Alabama State University on October 26. The university initially announced his death on Wednesday morning, later retracting it before confirming the news. Burnett, a redshirt freshman from Lakewood, California, had transferred to Alabama A&M from Grambling State earlier this year.

via ESPN|
#alabama-aandm#college-football#head-injury
sports1 year ago

Alabama A&M's Medrick Burnett Jr. Passes Away After Game Injury

Medrick Burnett Jr., a 20-year-old Alabama A&M University football player, died a month after suffering a severe brain injury during the Magic City Classic game in Birmingham. Burnett, who underwent a craniotomy to reduce brain swelling, was pronounced dead at UAB Hospital. His death followed an erroneous report by Alabama A&M earlier in the day. Originally from Lakewood, California, Burnett had transferred from Grambling State and played as a linebacker for Alabama A&M.

via WIAT - CBS42.com|
#alabama-aandm#football-injury#magic-city-classic
sports1 year ago

Alabama A&M Mourns Loss of Player After Fatal Game Injury

Alabama A&M announced the death of 20-year-old football player Medrick Burnett Jr. following a head injury sustained during a game, though his family states he remains hospitalized. The injury occurred during the Magic City Classic against Alabama State. The university's initial statement was deleted, and further comments are awaited. Burnett, a redshirt freshman linebacker, had transferred from Grambling and played in seven games this season. The incident has left the university and his family in mourning.

via NBC News|
#alabama-aandm#football#head-injury
sports1 year ago

Alabama A&M Linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. Passes Away After Game Injury

Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. has died from injuries sustained during the Magic City Classic game against Alabama State University. The 20-year-old redshirt freshman, originally from Lakewood, California, suffered severe brain injuries following a head-on collision during the game. Alabama A&M expressed deep sorrow over his passing, highlighting his positive impact and leadership. A GoFundMe was set up by his sister to support his medical expenses. Memorial service details will be announced later.

via AL.com|
#alabama-aandm#college-football#magic-city-classic