College Football Player Dies in On-Field Medical Emergency
Newser • • sports
Key Points:
- MicahJo Barnett, a 20-year-old running back and junior business administration student at William Jewell College in Missouri, died Saturday following a medical emergency on the football sideline.
- The incident occurred during the school's home football game, which was halted as a result; the cause of death has not been released by the college.
- William Jewell's vice president of athletics described Barnett as "an exceptional young man" and requested privacy for his family during this difficult time.
- Teammate Jayshawn Richmond shared that Barnett had just scored before the emergency and was widely respected and admired by teammates and the local community.
- A campus vigil was held Saturday night, with funeral arrangements to be announced at a later date.
