The college football world was rocked by tragedy over the weekend, and it appears another football program narrowly averted its own heartbreak as well.
Thursday evening, the Springfield News-Leader reports, Chase Allen was hit by a vehicle outside of the Iowa State practice facility. Allen managed to jump just prior to impact, although he landed on the car’s windshield, shattering it.
From the News-Leader:Allen said he had a large amount of broken glass in his back, but managed to avoid hitting his head or suffering any bone injuries.
Allen popped up and was taken to an emergency room by some of his Iowa State coaches.
Allen took 103 stitches on his back after being cut by shattered windshield glass.
“The coaches were there with me in the E.R., and I’ll be cleared when the stitches heal up. (It) could have been so much worse,” Allen said.
According to an ISU official, the tight end should be at least cleared in part for the start of summer camp early next month. It’s likely Allen will be held out of full contact, at least for the early portion of camp.
Allen came to Ames this summer after signing with the Cyclones this past February as a three-star recruit. He was rated as the No. 6 player at any position in the state of Missouri and the No. 26 tight end in the country. In 247Sports.com rankings, only one 2016 signee ranked higher than Allen -- offensive tackle Sean Foster.