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Illinois teammates show support for Bobby Roundtree following spine injury
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Scary news broke on Monday morning, as it was reported that Illinois defensive lineman Bobby Roundtree suffered a serious spinal injury in a swimming incident that occurred on Saturday.
Illini Inquirer reported that Roundtree was in Tampa, Florida on Saturday and suffered a spinal injury that was considered “very serious.” He had surgery on Sunday, but an update on his status is unknown.
Lovie Smith also issued a statement on Roundtree’s character and the situation on Monday.
After learning of the news, several Illinois teammates posted messages on Twitter to show their support for Roundtree:
This is a tough one to take in. Everyone pray for my boy Bob 🙏🏾 My Family and I will be praying for you until we go blue in the face brother. Much love @BobbyRoundtr97 pic.twitter.com/ADMSgtWM0s
— JPM.55 (@jmal_is_my_name) May 20, 2019
Tough times don’t last, tough people do. This is one of the toughest dudes I know! I need everyone to send a prayer out to my brother. I love you Big Bob🙏🏾 @BobbyRoundtr97 pic.twitter.com/e3DxcO0qLo
— Jack Jack (@kenyonjackson95) May 20, 2019
“Stretch out your hand with healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”
Acts of the Apostles 4:30STAY STRONG BOBBY! THE LORD IS WITH YOU! pic.twitter.com/f3vgz8pRkW
— Ayo✈️ (@MrShaBang) May 20, 2019
https://twitter.com/OladipoLere/status/1130503795333574656?s=20
https://twitter.com/jamal4425/status/1130485500219936768?s=20
Rushmen for life, I love you bro pic.twitter.com/TRqwp9ASKC
— Tito Odenigbo (@Odenigbro) May 20, 2019
Please keep @BobbyRoundtr97 in your thoughts and prayers 🙏https://t.co/wUenibcH3m
— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) May 20, 2019
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB