TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama defensive end Brandon Deaderick was hospitalized in good condition Tuesday after being shot in the arm during an apparent robbery attempt at an off-campus apartment.
Brad Fisher, a spokesman for DCH Regional Medical Center, said the 6-foot-4, 306-pound senior from Elizabethtown, Ky., would likely be released within a day.
“It’s not life threatening,” said Fisher.
Police chief Steve Anderson told the Tuscaloosa News the player has a gunshot wound in the forearm. Deaderick was in an apartment parking lot about 10 p.m. Monday when he was approached by a man wearing dark clothes, a dark ball cap and a blue bandanna over his face, the chief said.
Deaderick did not know the man, who pointed a gun and said “Give it up,” Anderson said. When Deaderick refused, the assailant fired the gun, striking the player in the arm, the chief said. Police were searching for the shooter.
In a statement, Alabama coach Saban said it was fortunate the player’s condition wasn’t worse. He did not indicate when Deaderick might rejoin the team.
“Our concern at this time is for Brandon’s continued recovery as our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family, not about when he will return to football,” said Saban.
Deaderick started all 14 games last season as a junior. He made 36 tackles last season and was second on the team with four sacks.
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Comments » 19
VolunteerLifer writes:
He must know too much about Bama recruiting. Someone is afraid he'll sing, I guess.
gnm53108 writes:
Haha
Seriously,get well Deaderick and we'll see you in oct.
kingwoodtx_vol writes:
As much as I hate to agree with a Bama fan, I have to in this case. How can you joke about a player getting shot? Especially when he was apparently not doing anything wrong? He was not in a bar, it was not 2:00 am? Fortunately, the injury does not appear serious. Even as a UT fan, I hope this young man recovers completely and doesn't lose any playing time.
WytheVol writes:
Best wishes to Mr. Deaderick. Hope he recovers quick. Its sad that people have to steal and will do stupid phooey like this to others for what?? A little bit of money? A car? Rediculous.
Hounddog writes:
From The Vols, we wish you a speedy recovery and best of luck. I hope you get to play this year and all works out for you.
Let's play football. Hounddog.
newtonrail writes:
Glad he's doing well, and he may be a great kid(man). I'm just getting cynical at this point in my life that a robber, even armed, would accost a guy this size for, what? $50. ? Watch?
TommyJack writes:
Tweakers have no fear, Newt.
VolunteerLifer writes:
CrimsonTide 987 writes to me:
"You sir are a moron."
Perhaps. But you, sir, are a bammer.
InertGas writes:
Glad you're still with us Brandon. You're a very lucky young man. Get well soon.
mbible1utk#324980 writes:
while I don't appreciate the trolling on the Vols board by Bammers and Gators... those people are no excuse to downplay this situation. I wish the young man a speedy and full recovery, and I hope they nail the guy who tried to rob him.
huntined#565710 writes:
HATE TO HEAR ABOUT THIS FOR ANY PLAYER ON ANY TEAM. Just glad it was not as serious as it could have been.
vol88 writes:
Hope he gets well soon. Puts football in perspective.
VolunteerLifer writes:
CrimsonTide987 writes to me:
"Ill take my football over your football past, present or future."
Fine. Take your damn football and leave.
BTW, I'll take our ncaa rules cheating record over your ncaa rules cheating record - past, present, and FUTURE.
chargervol writes:
Crimsonguy123, I hate to hear news such as the bama guy getting shot. As far as you go, how many times have you posted rude and stupid posts on this site. Did you really think that you wouldn't take a little heat on this site? There is a solution, quit stirring the @#$% on here and go to a bama site. I hope Deaderick fully recovers. This could have been alot worse, he could have been the first four letters of his last name. GO VOLS!!!
letshave1more writes:
Wait till the real story comes out....
CrankE writes:
At least you're not "First!"
notoriousBIGorange writes:
Something doesn't smell right about this...I'll bet he had a Plaxico moment and shot himself!
VolunteerLifer writes:
CrankE writes me:
"At least you're not "First!"
Yes, I may be a moron, but at least I'm neither first nor a bammer.
pdhuff#552644 writes:
You must admit that the Saban-led Tiders lead the Vols-
1. In the Fulmer Cup
2. More impressive losing streak
Also, the term "Utah" causes mullet's to drip.
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