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FSU LB moves to rehab facility after shot in head
Florida State freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard was released from the hospital Thursday, nearly six weeks after he was shot in the back of the head while driving his aunt home.
In a statement, Florida State said Pritchard is alert, responsive and able to communicate. He is being moved from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital to Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville for the next stage in his recovery.
On a video posted to Instagram Stories by quarterback Tommy Castellanos, the entire FSU team cheered Pritchard as he was wheeled on a stretcher out of the hospital for the trip to Jacksonville.
"We are thankful for the efforts, thoughts and prayers of so many people and ask that you continue to support Ethan and his family as this process continues," the school said in a statement.
Florida State football player Ethan Pritchard released from hospital after being shot in the back of the head in August
Florida State football player Ethan Pritchard, who was shot in the back of the head in August, was released from hospital on Thursday.
âEthan is alert, responsive and able to communicate. We are thankful for the efforts, thoughts and prayers of so many people and ask that you continue to support Ethan and his family as this process continues,â the Florida State Seminoles said in a statement.
Pritchard was at the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and will continue his recovery at Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville, according to the team.
The freshmanâs teammates and coaching staff joined him at the hospital Thursday and applauded Pritchard as he was released, as seen in videos on social media.
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FSU's Ethan Pritchard released from hospital more than month after he was shot
Florida State freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard, who was shot in the head in September, was released from the hospital and is headed to a rehabilitation center as he makes progress in his recovery.
The update on Pritchard was announced on Thursday, Oct. 9 in a statement from Florida State and Pritchard's father, Earl. Pritchard was released from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and is moving to Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville, Florida.
"I am so thankful for everyone who has prayed for my son," Earl Pritchard said. "There have been a lot of ups and downs over these last 39 days, and it is remarkable that Ethan and I were able to leave the hospital together today … Coach Norvell has checked in every day and has been a constant presence visiting us here at the hospital, and his players and staff have continued to make us feel part of the team. I can’t fully express how much those moments have meant to me and Ethan."