Referee collision injures East Carolina defensive back in win over Temple

Health · First reported 1 Nov, 00:22 · Updated 00:37

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East Carolina beat Temple 17–9 after a referee fell into safety David Coleman Jr. during a break between plays. Coleman was helped off the field and taken to a hospital; reports said he may have fractured his fibula, but his injury details and return timeline were unclear.

A referee slipped and collided with East Carolina safety David Coleman Jr. while the Pirates’ defense was setting up between plays against Temple.
Coleman was helped off the field and taken to a hospital; On3 reported that he likely suffered a fractured fibula, though his exact injury and return timeline were unclear.
East Carolina won 17–9, ending a two-game losing streak, and coach Blake Harrell said the team would keep working after a difficult stretch.

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Key facts

Game: East Carolina beat Temple 17–9 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
Incident: A referee slipped and collided with East Carolina safety David Coleman Jr. between plays.
Injury: Coleman was helped off the field and taken to a hospital; On3 reported a likely fractured fibula.
Injury outlook: The New York Post said exact injury details and a return timeline were unclear.
Recent results: Harrell described two recent losses, to Alabama-Birmingham and Memphis, as disappointing.