MEMPHIS — University of Memphis officials confirmed Sunday that offensive lineman Malcom Rawls was the Tiger football player hospitalized after Saturday’s 56-28 loss to Tennessee.
Rawls, a senior and a former Tennessee player, had to be removed from the team bus as it was en route to take players and schools officials to the airport to catch a charter flight back to Memphis. Rawls was transported by ambulance to University of Tennessee Medical Center and kept overnight for observation. The team flew back to Memphis, but Tiger head athletic trainer Amos Mansfield stayed in Knoxville with Rawls.
Initial reports said Rawls was taken to the hospital after complaining of chest pains, but Memphis officials would only confirm Rawls was hospitalized because of a medical situation that warranted observation.
Rawls, in his third season with the Tigers, played in Saturday’s game as a reserve. Redshirted at Tennessee in 2005, the former East High player sat out 2006 per NCAA transfer rules before making his Tiger debut in 2007. Rawls has made eight career starts, but none this season.
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the10sevol writes:
hope for a speedy recovery for him.
GBO
bspurlingcac#225603 writes:
Get well soon.
MTSUVOL writes:
God's Speed. Get well soon.
chad_t31 writes:
Forgot Rawls was at Memphis until I read it in an article the other day. Nevertheless, I wish him the best and hope all is well with him. Prayers are with you big man.
CHS52VOL writes:
My prayers are for your quick and complete recovery.
"More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of." Alfred Lord Tennyson
dowhatsright writes:
Get well soon. I will say a prayer for you.
Seriouslyorange writes:
We never want to see a player in pain or distress! Get well and back on the field and classroom. Prayers and best wishes from all Vols of goodwill.
SmokeyHound writes:
speedy recovery but that is what happens when you play the vols
smoky50 writes:
I hope he gets well soon. Our prayers are with you big guy!. In a kidding way, I get chest pains every time I have to go to Memphis too.
Volunatic writes:
Best wishes on a speedy recovery, Malcolm.
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