Roundtree Suffers Severe Injury in Swimming Accident
May 20, 2019 | Football
LARGO, Fla. – University of Illinois junior football player Bobby Roundtree suffered a severe spinal injury Saturday in a swimming accident near his home of Largo, Florida. Surgeons at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor, Florida, where Roundtree is recovering, performed surgery Sunday night. No additional information is available at this time.
"Bobby Roundtree is exactly what you want in a student-athlete," said Head Coach Lovie Smith. "He is a hard worker, dependable, a dedicated student and a leader. This is devastating to his teammates, the entire Fighting Illini family and his family and friends. We will give Bobby all the support possible as he battles through his recovery. Please keep Bobby and his family in your thoughts and prayers."
Roundtree started 20 of 24 games during his first two seasons at Illinois, earning honorable mention All-Big Ten honors in 2018. He was projected as one of the Illini's top players entering his junior season in 2019. Smith, several Illini coaches, along with many family members and friends, gathered at the hospital over the weekend in support of Roundtree.
Aye big bro I'm praying for you brother GOD had got his arms and protection around you ???? You gone make it through this I know you a fighter boy. Love big bro #brothers4life #roomate4life ILLINI NATION CONTINUE TO SEND YOUR PRAYERS ???? pic.twitter.com/A4Ccq6FQx0
— Jamal Woods (@jamal4425) May 20, 2019
Lovie Smith is asking for prayers for Illinois defensive tackle Bobby Roundtree (Largo), who suffered a severe spinal injury during a swimming accident @IlliniFootball @LargoFootball https://t.co/ab92TFZxTB
— TampaBayTimesSports (@TBTimes_Sports) 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."
— Ayo?? (@MrShaBang) May 20, 2019
Acts of the Apostles 4:30
STAY STRONG BOBBY! THE LORD IS WITH YOU! pic.twitter.com/f3vgz8pRkW
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
— Kenyon Jackson (@kenyonjackson95) May 20, 2019
