Statement on Bucknell Football Student-Athlete Robert Naylor

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Statement on Bucknell Football Student-Athlete Robert Naylor

11/2/2014 8:13:00 PM | Football

By: TBD

LEWISBURG, Pa. – Bucknell junior defensive lineman Robert Naylor was injured during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against Lafayette at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium. Robert was transported to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville under the care of team doctors and sports medicine personnel.

The Naylor family has approved the release of the following statement:

“Robert did suffer a cervical spine injury/spinal shock and is currently recovering and improving in the intensive care unit at Geisinger Medical Center. Robert is undergoing additional treatment and evaluation as he regains strength and sensation throughout his body. We would like to express our gratitude for the outpouring of concern from supporters of both Bucknell and Lafayette and ask for privacy as our family continues to support Robert and his medical team.”