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East Carolina safety David Coleman Jr injured after referee collision
East Carolina safety David Coleman Jr was injured when a referee slipped into him during a game against Temple in Greenville, North Carolina.
The collision happened between plays, and Coleman’s leg appeared to become trapped between the official and a teammate.
Team medical staff helped Coleman off the field, and he was taken to hospital.
He is believed to have fractured his fibula, a lower-leg bone, but the injury was not confirmed in the available details.
The suspected fracture could end his season, though no final diagnosis was given.
East Carolina won 17-9, improving its season record to 4-4.
The Pirates next host South Florida on Friday night.
East Carolina safety David Coleman Jr was injured when a referee slipped and collided with him during Saturday’s game against Temple.
Coleman was helped off the field by medical staff and taken to a hospital.
On3 reported that he was believed to have fractured his fibula.
East Carolina beat Temple 17-9 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
- Who
- East Carolina safety David Coleman Jr and a game official.
- What
- Coleman was injured when the referee slipped and fell into him. He was taken to a hospital.
- When
- Saturday; the articles identify the game date as October 31, 2026.
- Where
- Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, where East Carolina played Temple.
- Why
- The referee lost his footing and collided with Coleman.
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East Carolina played Temple at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
A referee slipped and collided with Coleman.
Coleman left the field with help from medical staff and was taken to a hospital.
On3 reported that Coleman was believed to have fractured his fibula.
- Final score
- East Carolina 17, Temple 9
- Venue
- Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
- Reported injury
- Possible fractured fibula
- Next game
- Home game against South Florida on Friday night