William Jewell running back MicahJo Barnett dies after medical emergency during game
The Guardian • • sports
Key Points:
- William Jewell College running back MicahJo Barnett suffered a medical emergency with seizure-like symptoms during the first quarter of the season opener against Fort Lewis College and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
- The game, held on William Jewell’s campus in Liberty, Missouri, was suspended and subsequently canceled following the incident.
- Barnett, a junior business administration major and academic all-conference honoree, was in his third season with the Cardinals and had scored the game's only touchdown before the game was halted.
- The college and local community expressed their condolences, announcing a vigil to honor Barnett and his family.
- Barnett had a notable football career, rushing for 366 yards and four touchdowns in five games last season before an injury, and had accumulated 91 yards and two scores in eight games this season.
