Sophomore linebacker Marques Gayot is expected to make a full recovery, but did spend the night at Ryder Trauma Center “for precaution”.
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Sophomore linebacker Marques Gayot suffered a scary neck injury during the Miami Hurricanes’ practice on Wednesday, but it appears he avoided any significant long-term effects. Gayot will wear a neck collar as he recovers and no timetable for his return to football-related activity was announced, nor were the specifics of the injury.
He underwent a battery of tests and according to a statement issued by Miami on Thursday afternoon, was released from the hospital in the morning.
Head Coach Al Golden was scheduled to talk during an ACC teleconference at 11:50, but did not participate in the call.
The Canes’ next game is a road visit to Cincinnati on October 1st, followed by a trip to Doak Campbell Stadium to face rival Florida State on October 10th.
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A helicopter landed on the school’s practice field and then took off with the unidentified player in about five minutes, reported Bill Riggin of the Miami Hurricane. He notched his first career sack in Miami’s season opening win over Bethune-Cookman.
