Alabama A&M's Medrick Burnett Jr. Passes Away After Football Injury

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Alabama A&M's Medrick Burnett Jr. Passes Away After Football Injury
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7 Highlights

  • Medrick Burnett Jr. survives severe injuries from head-on collision during Magic City Classic.
  • False death reports retracted; Burnett stable, with severe brain injuries at UAB Hospital.
    • Alabama A&M apologizes for premature death notice, emphasizing accurate communication.
    • A GoFundMe campaign for Burnett's expenses raised over $31,800 from supportive donors.
    • Burnett's family remains hopeful as he turns 20 in the hospital during recovery efforts.
    • Incident sparks discussions on improving safety standards in collegiate football.
    • Burnett, originally from Grambling State, showed great promise at Alabama A&M before injury.
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