Four days after being hospitalized with what was initially described as a congenital vascular condition, Florida freshman Neiron Ball has been released, the Orlando Sentinel is reporting.
The linebacker had been suffering from headaches earlier in the week prior to seeking medical attention, and when he was admitted to the hospital Tuesday morning, it was discovered that a blood vessel in his brain had burst. He was then placed in intensive care, where he remained until Thursday.
Ball’s brother-in-law told the Sentinel that "[h]e’s in our care now” and will spend the week with his family.
“What we’ve been through, it’s not completely healthy but to get to the point where he’s better, is great,” Dary Myricks told the paper.
Because of the medical condition, Ball, who played in 13 games in 2010, will not participate in spring practice. As far as his long-range future in the game, the Gainesville Sun reports that no decision has been made about whether he’ll be able to continue his football career.