Illinois teammates show support for Bobby Roundtree following spine injury
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
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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
