Bobby Roundtree Remains Hospitalized in Florida
CHAMPAIGN, IL – University of Illinois football player Bobby Roundtree remains in hospital care near his home in Largo, Florida, since suffering a severe spinal injury during a swimming accident on May 18.
“Bobby continues to have a positive spirit and intends to fight hard during his recovery,” Illini football coach Lovie Smith said. “He has a long road ahead during his recovery and we will be there to support Bobby and his family the entire way.”
Smith spent last week in the Tampa area while supporting the Roundtree family before returning to Champaign yesterday (Tuesday). Several other Illini coaches, staff members and teammates have also spent time there while supporting Bobby. Defensive line coach Austin Clark hails from the Tampa Bay area and has been especially present.
The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has identified an internal working group to coordinate the finest medical and rehabilitation care possible for Bobby and is in daily contact with his medical staff in Florida. Plans are for Bobby to return to Champaign-Urbana and the UI campus at the appropriate time in his recovery process.
Fundraising opportunities to help the Roundtree family with uncovered medical expenses are being planned around the first Illinois football game on Aug. 31.
Those who want to send well wishes to Bobby may do so by email atBobbyRoundtree@illinois.edu.
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) rules and regulations limit the amount of health information that can be shared publicly on any individual. Out of respect and sensitivity to the current situation involving Bobby Roundtree, no further information on his status will be available at this time.
CHAMPAIGN, IL – University of Illinois football player Bobby Roundtree remains in hospital care near his home in Largo, Florida, since suffering a severe spinal injury during a swimming accident on May 18.
“Bobby continues to have a positive spirit and intends to fight hard during his recovery,” Illini football coach Lovie Smith said. “He has a long road ahead during his recovery and we will be there to support Bobby and his family the entire way.”
Smith spent last week in the Tampa area while supporting the Roundtree family before returning to Champaign yesterday (Tuesday). Several other Illini coaches, staff members and teammates have also spent time there while supporting Bobby. Defensive line coach Austin Clark hails from the Tampa Bay area and has been especially present.
The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has identified an internal working group to coordinate the finest medical and rehabilitation care possible for Bobby and is in daily contact with his medical staff in Florida. Plans are for Bobby to return to Champaign-Urbana and the UI campus at the appropriate time in his recovery process.
Fundraising opportunities to help the Roundtree family with uncovered medical expenses are being planned around the first Illinois football game on Aug. 31.
Those who want to send well wishes to Bobby may do so by email atBobbyRoundtree@illinois.edu.
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) rules and regulations limit the amount of health information that can be shared publicly on any individual. Out of respect and sensitivity to the current situation involving Bobby Roundtree, no further information on his status will be available at this time.
