IOWA CITY – Former Iowa Hawkeye quarterback Cade McNamara, sidelined for weeks with a concussion, today schooled the media on rumors that he quit on his team.
According to Cade McNamara (pictured at top via Iowa Athletics):
It has come to my attention that there are individuals in the media circulating rumors about my current status on the Iowa Football Team. These are ridiculous accusations and 100% false. My status is the same as it’s always been- a proud member of this football team.
I suffered a concussion versus Northwestern and have been doing everything in my power to get back on the field. I have NOT been cleared to play yet. I was cleared to participate in practice this past Sunday but had an adverse reaction which is common for someone coming out of protocol. I have been lifting and attending meetings as much as possible but have not physically participated in practice Monday through Thursday of this week. Because of this, I am unable to travel and participate this weekend at Maryland. I have been working with the University of Iowa doctors and trainers, a concussion specialist focused on vision training, as well as engaging in hyperbaric treatments as frequent as possible. I have every intention to play versus Nebraska next Friday night and I am confident that my teammates will return from Maryland with a win.
Go Hawks!
With Sullivan and transfer Brendan Sullivan out, Jackson Stratton will be under center for the Hawkeyes on Saturday in a road contest at Maryland.