William Jewell College reveals update on death of MicahJo Barnett
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- William Jewell College football player MicahJo Barnett collapsed and died during a game, with no known underlying health conditions, according to the school's interim president Drew Van Horn.
- Barnett, a 20-year-old junior running back, collapsed after scoring a touchdown in the season opener against Fort Lewis College and was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
- Emergency personnel and a team doctor attempted resuscitation on-site, and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
- Barnett had a notable football career at William Jewell and in high school, where he helped lead Liberty North to a state title and had strong rushing statistics.
- A celebration of life will be held on what would have been Barnett’s 21st birthday, with his family requesting privacy during this time.
