CHAMPAIGN — Illinois junior defensive end Bobby Roundtree remains in hospital care near his home in Largo, Fla., following a severe spinal injury and emergency surgery after a May 18 swimming incident, according to an email from Illinois sports information director Kent Brown.
“Bobby continues to have a positive spirit and intends to fight hard during his recovery,” Illinois football coach Lovie Smith said in a release. “He has a long road ahead during his recovery and we will be there to support Bobby and his family the entire way.”
Smith spent last week in the Tampa, Fla.