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HBCU Football Player Passes Away A Month After Head Injury

Update on Medrick Burnett Jr. On Friday, Nov. 29, the Jefferson County coroner confirmed the heartbreaking news of Medrick Burnett Jr.’s passing in a statement. The coroner reported that Burnett’s official time of death was recorded as Wednesday, Nov. 27. This devastating loss has left the Alabama A&M community and beyond in mourning, as tributes […]

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HBCU Football Player Remains in Hospital, Misreported Passing Sparks Confusion

In a turn of events, Alabama A&M redshirt freshman linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. remains alive in the hospital after initial reports mistakenly announced his death. Burnett sustained a severe head injury during a game against Alabama State on Oct. 29, resulting in significant brain trauma that led to multiple surgeries and extended hospitalization. On November

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