College of Cincinnati defensive lineman Dontay Corleone will probably be out indefinitely as he will get handled for blood clots in his lungs, the college introduced on Friday.
The Bearcats’ lineman, who was voted All-Massive 12 Second Group final season, reported discomfort in his chest and shortness of breath to the crew’s athletic trainers. Upon additional analysis throughout a one-night hospital keep, he was recognized and given preliminary therapy by a medical crew led by senior affiliate athletic director for sports activities medication Aaron Himmler and head crew doctor Dr. Jon Divine.
After being discharged on June 14 Corleone has been recovering at dwelling.
“I’m extremely grateful to my household and for Aaron Himmler, Dr. Jon Divine, our complete medical workers and the College of Cincinnati Medical Heart for guiding me by this over the previous couple of weeks,” Corleone stated in a press release. “Proper now, I am targeted on my restoration. My hope is I can return to soccer quickly, however within the meantime, I’ll do the whole lot I can to rehab and assist the soccer program as a pacesetter and mentor to our youthful gamers. I am wanting ahead to being across the guys quickly.
“The sky is the restrict for the Bearcats this season. I really like my teammates, our coaches, this college, this metropolis, and – in fact – this fanbase, which has been extremely supportive of me during the last three years.”
Himmler stated in a press release that Corleone’s restoration is “going properly” and the medical crew is “hopeful” he can return to the sector within the close to future.
Alongside along with his medical crew, Corleone is consulting with specialists to find out subsequent steps within the restoration course of.
Corleone, a redshirt junior, recorded 39 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and three sacks final season.
