UGA’s top commit taken off field in ambulance
Georgia’s top commit for the class of 2017 was taken off the field in an ambulance Thursday night during a scrimmage.
Richard LeCounte later tweeted that he was OK.
Thanks Everyone, I'm ok ! Love y'all !
— Richard LeCounte III (@LilEasy_35) August 12, 2016
LeCounte, a 5-star safety from Liberty County (Ga.) High School, hit his head during the scrimmage and remained on the ground for several minutes. He was taken off the field in an ambulance.
After the scare, DawgNation’s Jeff Sentell reported that “all is well” with the high school senior.
The latest on LeCounte: "All is well" from a source close to the situation. Limited details beyond that at this point.
— Jeff Sentell (@jeffsentell) August 11, 2016
The ambulance has arrived… Keep Richard LeCounte in your prayers. He has moved arms and legs. Head's been still. pic.twitter.com/ZhRcKM8f8h
— Chad Simmons (@ChadSimmons_) August 11, 2016
LeCounte reportedly was moving his arms and his legs while he was down. He was eventually taken off the field in a stretcher, and he waved to the crowd as he was lifted into an ambulance.
Scary moment in Brunswick Liberty Co. Richard LeCounte hit in head during scrimmage, wishing best to @LilEasy_35 pic.twitter.com/dxUwyzt5lP
— Stefanie Frerotte (@SFrerotteWJCL) August 11, 2016
LeCounte committed to Georgia in December.
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