Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz Breaks Silence On Jack Campbell’s Scary Injury
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Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz broke silence for first time Tuesday during weekly press conference, opening with support for former Hawkeyes LB Jack Campbell.
Campbell remains hospitalized after scary neck injury suffered Sunday Week 8 vs Vikings (first play fourth quarter vs T.J. Hockenson).
Ferentz direct quotes from Tuesday:
“I want to share our support, certainly to the family, and most importantly to Jack,” Ferentz said. “Been in contact with the family, expressed that to them, and they’ve kept us updated, but we’re going to respect their wishes right now. They’ll handle the information that comes out. When they think it’s appropriate, they’ll release that information and go from there.”
And: “I think all of you know just how impactful Jack was in our program, what a tremendous person he is, what a tremendous player he’s been for us, and now he’s moved on, done the same exact thing in Detroit, not only playing really well but just a tremendous leader and tremendous addition. So we’re all keeping him in our thoughts, and certainly hope everybody that’s a Hawkeye fan does the same.”
Context: Campbell Iowa 2019-2022, first-round 18th overall Lions 2023, 2022 First-Team All-American, Big Ten Defensive Player of Year, Butkus Award winner, Campbell Trophy winner. At Detroit became All-Pro, Pro Bowler, defensive leader.
Lions Dan Campbell Monday said Jack “improving,” preliminary prognosis positive, family handling updates. Emotional locker room prayer led by Dan Campbell & Jared Goff after Vikings win.
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