Alabama A&M University falsely announced the death of a football player critically injured in a game, forcing the school to retract the news and apologize. “Upon hearing from a representative from UAB hospital this afternoon, we learned that he remains alive,” said Alabama A&M. “We express our immediate regret for disseminating false information however, we hold complete joy in knowing that Medrick remains in stable condition.” Twenty-year-old footballer Medrick Burnett Jr., a California native, played in seven games for the university before an accident tragically cut his football career short. In late October during a game against Alabama State, he suffered a severe head injury during a collision, resulting in brain bleeds and swelling. “He had to have a tube to drain to relieve the pressure, and after 2 days of severe pressure, we had to opt for a craniotomy, which was the last resort to help try to save his life,” said Burnette’s sister Dominece James.
UPDATE: Alabama A&M football player Medrick Burnett Jr. is still ALIVE and is on life support, his family says.
Alabama A&M announced earlier today that Burnett has passed away. The school has now retracted that statement.
He had several brain bleeds & swelling of the brain 🙏 pic.twitter.com/LXV9zkQWtK
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