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Indiana Defensive End Daley Injured, Out for Season
Stephen Daley, a defensive end for the Indiana Hoosiers, got hurt during the celebration after their big win.
He landed awkwardly on his leg while high-fiving fans.
The coach said he won't be able to play for the rest of the season.
Indiana won their first Big Ten title in a long time and will play in the Rose Bowl next.
Daley had a great season with lots of tackles and sacks, which helped his team a lot.
The coach was surprised when he found out about the injury because he didn't know anyone got hurt during the game.
Defensive end Stephen Daley injured his leg during Indiana's Big Ten championship celebration.
Coach Curt Cignetti confirmed Daley will miss the rest of the season.
Indiana secured a 13-10 victory over Ohio State, their first Big Ten title since 1967.
The Hoosiers will face either No. 8 Oklahoma or No. 9 Alabama in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1.
Daley had 38 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 pass breakup this season.
- Who
- Stephen Daley, a defensive end for the Indiana Hoosiers
- What
- Sustained a serious leg injury during the Big Ten championship celebration
- Where
- Bloomington, Indiana
- When
- During the Big Ten championship celebration after the game
- Why
- While high-fiving fans, Daley landed awkwardly on his right leg
Key facts
- Player
- Stephen Daley
- Team
- Indiana Hoosiers
- Injury
- Serious leg injury
- Season Record
- 13-0
- Next Game
- Rose Bowl on Jan. 1
- Opponent
- Either No. 8 Oklahoma or No. 9 Alabama
- Tackles
- 38
- Tackles for Loss
- 19
- Sacks
- 5.5
- Forced Fumbles
- 2
- Pass Breakups
- 1
Quotes
Curt Cignetti
Head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers football team
“I was still processing the whole thing because it was sort of unbelievable when I heard about it. I think that is why I said we had nobody hurt in the game, during the game.”
livemint.com
“I can confirm that he did sustain an injury, a serious injury that will probably make him not available for the remainder of the season.”
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