Posted at 5:48 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, 2005
UH says football player suffered concussion
By Stephen Tsai
Advertiser Staff Writer
Following a one-on-one drill during Tuesday morning's spring football practice at UH's grass field, Purcell drank a cup of water, sat down and then appeared to lie motionless. UH coach June Jones said Purcell had "passed out," although other witnesses were not sure if he had lost consciousness.
One of the trainers stabilized Purcell's neck until a fire truck and ambulance arrived.
Manin said CAT scans showed that Purcell's neck and head were "normal." She said he was released from Queen's at 1:30 p.m.
"He's home and resting," UH defensive line coach Vantz Singletary said.
Manin said Purcell, whose playing status is listed as "day to day," will meet with the UH medical staff Wednesday.
