NC State Football Player Rakeim Ashford Injured and Carried off Field on Stretcher

NC State football’s Rakeim Ashford suffered a concerning injury during the Wolfpack’s game against UConn on Thursday night. In the third quarter, Ashford was injured on a kickoff return play and had to be carried off the field on a stretcher. The incident occurred with NC State leading 17-14 at the 1:54 mark of the third quarter.

Following NC State’s 24-14 victory over the Huskies, Wolfpack head coach Dave Doeren provided an update on Ashford’s condition. Doeren stated, “So far, everything I’ve been told has been positive. They’re gonna keep him overnight to make sure, but every test that they’ve done so far has been OK. … So far, so good.” This news brings some relief to the team and fans, as it suggests that Ashford’s injury may not be as severe as initially feared.

Ashford, a backup defensive back, has been an important contributor to the Wolfpack’s special teams. Last season, he played 145 snaps on special teams and was considered one of the team’s top players in that area. The graduate student is currently in his fourth season at NC State, making his injury even more impactful for the team.

The game was temporarily halted for approximately 20 minutes as medical personnel attended to Ashford on the field. His Wolfpack teammates surrounded him, showing their support during this difficult moment. Despite the injury, Ashford managed to give a thumbs up as he was stretchered off the field, providing a glimmer of hope for his recovery.

After the injury delay, NC State responded with a touchdown drive to extend their lead to 24-14. Quarterback Brennan Armstrong scored his second rushing touchdown of the game, showcasing the team’s resilience in the face of adversity.

As the team celebrates their victory, the focus remains on Ashford’s well-being. The overnight observation will provide further insight into the extent of his injury. The Wolfpack community and fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on his condition, hoping for a speedy recovery.

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What is the latest update on Rakeim Ashford’s condition after his scary injury during the game against UConn?

NC State football player Rakeim Ashford suffered a scary injury during the team’s game against UConn on Thursday night. The incident happened in the third quarter, when Ashford was hurt during a kickoff return play and had to be carried off the field on a stretcher. At the time, NC State was leading 17-14.

After NC State’s 24-14 win over UConn, head coach Dave Doeren shared an update on Ashford’s condition. Doeren said, “So far, everything I’ve been told has been positive. They’re gonna keep him overnight to make sure, but every test that they’ve done so far has been OK. … So far, so good.” This news is a relief for the team and fans, as it suggests that Ashford’s injury might not be as severe as initially feared.

Ashford, a backup defensive back, has been an important player on the Wolfpack’s special teams. He played 145 snaps on special teams last season and was considered one of the team’s best players in that area. His injury is particularly impactful for the team, as he is in his fourth season at NC State.

The game was paused for around 20 minutes as medical staff tended to Ashford on the field. His teammates gathered around him, showing support during this difficult moment. Despite the injury, Ashford managed to give a thumbs up as he was taken off the field on a stretcher, giving hope for his recovery.

Following the injury delay, NC State responded with a touchdown drive that increased their lead to 24-14. Quarterback Brennan Armstrong scored his second rushing touchdown of the game, displaying the team’s resilience in the face of adversity.

While the team celebrates their victory, the focus remains on Ashford’s well-being. The overnight observation will provide more information on the extent of his injury. The NC State community and fans are anxiously awaiting updates on his condition, hoping for a speedy recovery.