密苏里大学主帅含泪宣布 新生球员约翰尼·琼斯需心脏移植
10 月 6 日，密苏里大学橄榄球队主教练伊莱·德林克维茨（Eli Drinkwitz）在发布会上含泪宣布，球队新生进攻线球员约翰尼·琼斯（Johnnie Jones）需要接受心脏移植手术。这一消息震动了老虎队更衣室与整个大学橄榄球界。琼斯是备受看好的新人，一直因未公开的心脏疾病缺阵，医生现判断必须进行心脏移植。
德林克维茨在发布会上数度哽咽，称琼斯是深受队友爱戴的一员，相比他的橄榄球前途，健康才是第一位的。校方表示，琼斯正在顶尖心脏专科医生的照护下，全队将与他和他的家人站在一起。
据路透社报道，消息公布后，大学橄榄球界纷纷送上支持，对手球队的教练与球员也发来祝福。密苏里大学体育部表示将承担琼斯的医疗费用，无论他未来能否重返赛场，都将保留他的奖学金。
本赛季开局强势的老虎队将下一场比赛献给琼斯。德林克维茨表示，全队将在头盔上佩戴特别贴纸，向他致敬。
（来源：路透社）
Mizzou Coach Tearfully Announces Freshman Johnnie Jones Needs Heart Transplant
Missouri head football coach Eli Drinkwitz tearfully announced on October 6 that freshman offensive lineman Johnnie Jones needs a heart transplant, a stunning revelation that has shaken the Tigers' locker room and college football community. Jones, a highly regarded recruit, has been sidelined with an undisclosed cardiac condition that doctors now say requires a transplant.
Drinkwitz choked up during the press conference as he described Jones as a beloved teammate whose football future is secondary to his health. The university said Jones is under the care of top cardiac specialists and that the team is rallying around him and his family.
According to Reuters, the announcement drew an outpouring of support from across college football, with rival coaches and players sending messages. Missouri's athletic department said it will cover Jones' medical expenses and that he will remain on scholarship regardless of his playing future.
The Tigers, who have been off to a strong start this season, dedicated their upcoming game to Jones. Drinkwitz said the team will wear a special decal in his honor.
(Source: Reuters)
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