East Carolina player David Coleman Jr. injured by referee collision

East Carolina University defensive back David Coleman Jr. suffered an apparent broken leg during a game against Temple on Saturday. The injury occurred when an official, appearing to lose his footing while running toward the players, slid into Coleman’s right leg.

Footage of the incident shows the referee approaching the formation before collapsing into the player. Coleman was unable to put weight on the leg and had to be assisted off the field. ESPN reported that he was subsequently transported to a hospital for medical attention.

The collision has drawn significant criticism from fans and observers online, who questioned the official’s positioning and movement through the player formation during the play.