Colorado QB Julian Lewis recovering after medical emergency, father says

Colorado QB Julian Lewis recovering after medical emergency, father notes.

Key points

• Lewis, 19, additionally was listed as "doubtful" on the Sizeable 12 player availability report Oct.
• Colorado coach Deion Sanders was asked regarding Lewis on Tuesday, before the medical emergency, and provided a series of cryptic remarks regarding Lewis's status on the team.
• But after some early struggles, Sanders benched him in favor of Utah transfer Isaac Wilson.
• Earlier this year, another Colorado quarterback, Dominiq Ponder, died in a car accident in Boulder.
• Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis had a "medical emergency" at the university athletic facility Oct.

Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis had a "medical emergency" at the university athletic facility Oct. 28 and had to be taken to the hospital but is now recovering, his father remarked on social media Thursday.

"He is recovering and thankful to his medical team, teammates and Colorado fans for their prayers and support, " remarked his father T. Carlton Lewis. "Please respect Julian and the Lewis family's privacy. We will have no further comment at this time."

Lewis, 19, additionally was listed as "doubtful" on the Sizeable 12 player availability report Oct. 28, meaning he was doubtful to play in his team's game Saturday at home against Kansas State. He hasn't played in a game for Colorado since Oct. When he was benched at halftime of a 23-13 loss at Baylor, 26.

Colorado coach Deion Sanders was asked regarding Lewis on Tuesday, before the medical emergency, and provided a series of cryptic remarks regarding Lewis's status on the team. Lewis began the year as the team's quarterback of the future, a former five-star recruit who switched his commitment to play for Southern California to play for Sanders instead.

But after some early struggles, Sanders benched him in favor of Utah transfer Isaac Wilson. The Buffaloes (2-5) have lost five games in a row and now probable will face Kansas State with only two quarterbacks: Wilson and freshman Kaneal Sweetwyne.

Meanwhile, the Colorado athletic department issued a statement regarding Lewis Thursday, referring to him by his nickname of JuJu.

"Colorado Athletics extends our full support to JuJu and his family through this medical emergency, " the statement remarked. "He remains in the thoughts of every CU player, coach, and staff member and we will continue to assist in any way we can in his full recovery. His health and well-being remain our top priority during this time."

Lewis is 2-4 as a starting quarterback at Colorado dating to last season and has been relegated to third-string in recent weeks. Wilson is 0-3 as a starer. Sweetwyne hasn't began a game yet for the Buffs.

Earlier this year, another Colorado quarterback, Dominiq Ponder, died in a car accident in Boulder. The team wears a patch on its jerseys honoring him: DP 7. Follow reporter Brent Schrotenboer @Schrotenboer. Email: [email protected]. (This story was updated to add new information.). Share your feedback to support improve our site!

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