Based on the events that have transpired in College Park over the past year, you can hardly blame the football program for erring on the side of extreme caution.
According to the Baltimore Sun, a Maryland football player, defensive back Raymond Boone, became ill during a team workout Tuesday afternoon and was subsequently transported to Baltimore’s Maryland Shock Trauma Center. After being held overnight for observation, the Sun reported citing multiple sources with knowledge of the situation, he was released from the hospital Wednesday.
In a tweet, the 2018 signee alluded to the hospital stay, while in a statement he pointed the finger at low blood sugar as the trigger of the medical incident.
“I want to make sure everyone knows that I’m doing just fine,” the statement from Boone began. “My blood sugar was low and I went to the hospital just to be cautious. I appreciate all of the support that I’ve received.”
I get to go home today 🙏🏾💯
— ✞Raymond Boone (@_SavageRay) February 6, 2019
In late May of last year, Terrapins offensive lineman Jordan McNair collapsed during a football workout and died a little over two weeks later of what was later determined to be heatstroke. Maryland accepted full “legal and moral responsibility” for McNair’s death, and his passing, as well what was described as a toxic culture within the football program, ultimately led to the dismissal of head coach DJ Durkin after the university initially opted to retain him.
Alabama offensive coordinator Mike Locksley was hired in early December of last year to replace Durkin.