Mizzou's Hardy shot at concert, in stable conditio...
Key takeaways
- Missouri Tigers tailback Ahmad Hardy, a first-team All-SEC selection last season, was shot at a concert in Mississippi early Sunday morning and is in stable condition following surgery, the school announced Monday.
- "Ahmad is deeply loved by his teammates, coaches, friends, family and fans," the school's statement said.
- Hardy is alert Monday and moving around, a source told ESPN's Pete Thamel, and there's optimism that he will play football again.
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Missouri Tigers tailback Ahmad Hardy, a first-team All-SEC selection last season, was shot at a concert in Mississippi early Sunday morning and is in stable condition following surgery, the school announced Monday.
"Ahmad is deeply loved by his teammates, coaches, friends, family and fans," the school's statement said. "We will continue to stand beside him and his family through this difficult time, offering our love, prayers, strength and support."
Hardy is alert Monday and moving around, a source told ESPN's Pete Thamel, and there's optimism that he will play football again. How quickly he can return and the impact, however, has yet to be determined.