Per CJ
The coronavirus has impacted Louisville football now, more than just canceling practices.
Junior wide receiver Corey Reed Jr. lost his father to COVID-19 on Wednesday morning in Atlanta. Corey Reed Sr. was 43 years old when he died from complications to the disease. Reed Jr., like the rest of his teammates, has been home since the team left for spring break.
“My deepest condolences go out to Corey and his entire family,” Louisville head coach Scott Satterfield said in a statement.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the country to a halt. With over 69,000 people infected in the U.S., as of Thursday afternoon, it has taken the lives of many while forcing businesses to shut down, leaving many unemployed.
Kentucky has 198 confirmed cases with at least five confirmed deaths as of Wednesday evening. This is the first time that it has impacted Louisville football like this, though.
“This horrible virus has affected so many people, and it’s even more difficult when it touches someone in the U of L football family," Satterfield said. "We have been in contact with Corey and his family, and are here to support him during this extremely difficult time.”
Reed Jr., a native of Fulton, Georgia, which is seven miles outside of Atlanta, signed with the Cardinals in 2017. He was a four-star receiver out of Roswell High School and played in 13 games his freshman year, catching eight passes for 145 yards. He played in just two games in 2018 and transferred to Western Community College last season before rejoining the program this spring.
The coronavirus has impacted Louisville football now, more than just canceling practices.
Junior wide receiver Corey Reed Jr. lost his father to COVID-19 on Wednesday morning in Atlanta. Corey Reed Sr. was 43 years old when he died from complications to the disease. Reed Jr., like the rest of his teammates, has been home since the team left for spring break.
“My deepest condolences go out to Corey and his entire family,” Louisville head coach Scott Satterfield said in a statement.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the country to a halt. With over 69,000 people infected in the U.S., as of Thursday afternoon, it has taken the lives of many while forcing businesses to shut down, leaving many unemployed.
Kentucky has 198 confirmed cases with at least five confirmed deaths as of Wednesday evening. This is the first time that it has impacted Louisville football like this, though.
“This horrible virus has affected so many people, and it’s even more difficult when it touches someone in the U of L football family," Satterfield said. "We have been in contact with Corey and his family, and are here to support him during this extremely difficult time.”
Reed Jr., a native of Fulton, Georgia, which is seven miles outside of Atlanta, signed with the Cardinals in 2017. He was a four-star receiver out of Roswell High School and played in 13 games his freshman year, catching eight passes for 145 yards. He played in just two games in 2018 and transferred to Western Community College last season before rejoining the program this spring.
