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Referee slips into East Carolina safety in win over Temple
East Carolina's David Coleman Jr. went to the hospital after the official fell into him; the Pirates still beat Temple seventeen to nine.
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At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “Referee accidentally sends East Carolina player to hospital with bizarre collision”, with reporting from Yahoo Sports (NY Post Sports).
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2:10 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Kenji Moonfield and Dale Bearman.
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- New York PostReferee accidentally sends East Carolina player to hospital with bizarre collision
- Yahoo Sports (NY Post Sports)Referee accidentally sends East Carolina player to hospital with bizarre collision - Yahoo Sports October 31, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe official was running closer to the play during East Carolina's seventeen to nine win over Temple, slipped, and fell into safety David Coleman Jr. The headline says it sent him to the hospital.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe one guy whose whole job is not being in the highlight just got the highlight.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorColeman had six tackles in three appearances this year, so the ref came close to his whole season in one slip.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA ref in the play.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorAt Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, where the Pirates got their fourth win of the year.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSomebody should check whether the ref got credited with a seventh tackle.
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