Wide Receiver, Devon Gales injured in Athens, GA Update proves hopeful diagnosis

The Southern University football team ventured into Georgia on Saturday, September 26 with hopes of not suffering any injuries and to be healthy for further season play.
Unfortunately, sophomore wide receiver, Devon Gale, suffered a spinal injury after a kick return during the two-minute warning of the third quarter. Gale buckled to his knees and then collapsed.
His injury occurred when he blocked Bulldogs kicker, Marshall Morgan. Gales’ helmet appeared to collide with Morgan’s shoulder before hitting the ground.
“I just know that the team said a prayer for Devon and that’s all we can do,” said head coach Dawson Odums.
Gales remained in the care of Athens Regional and was diagnosed with several fractures in his neck that were stabilized overnight after the 48-6 bout.
He continues to have movement in his upper body and will remain in Athens Regional until he is released into Baton Rouge until further notice.
Multiple sources report that the University of Georgia paid for Gales family to be flown to Athens and also back to Baton Rouge on their own dime so they can visit him in the hospital.
Gales family asks for privacy at the time.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Sunday that Georgia coach Mark Richt and other affiliated with the university visited injured Gales in an Athens hospital.
Richt said that he and the Bulldog nation is hoping and praying for Gales. Richt showed that
“We’re trying to cover him up with as much love as we can, and let him know that we care, let him know that we’re here to help,” said Richt.
Cards and well wishes for Gales can be sent to SU Athletics c/o Devon Gales, PO Box 9942, Baton Rouge, LA 70813.
Gales, who played at Central High School, has one pass reception for 24 yards and has made two unassisted tackles on special teams.
The prayer for recovery broke the Internet and prayers from being from social media have been sent nationwide from the young player.
Southern fought hard this past Saturday and Gales is laughing at the hospital and rushing for a swift recovery.