On November 15, Arizona State Sun Devils cornerback Rodney Bimage Jr. sustained a terrifying injury in the 25 23 win of the Sun Devils over West Virginia. On a hit on a 3rd down play, Rodney Bimage fell and would not move on the field for a few minutes, and medical personnel brought a stretcher.
Luckily, Rodney Bimage could slow-walk out of the field with help, without a carted leave. The team has not given out a formal diagnosis or schedule for his comeback. It has practiced caution as its priority is the well-being of the player first.
Although the injury briefly overshadowed the exciting win of Arizona State, the Sun Devils did not lose concentration. They counted on vital plays by the quarterback, Jeff Sims, and other team players to win the close match.
Dillingham praises Bimage’s toughness after injury
Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham was concerned when Rodney Bimage Jr. was hit with a terrifying blow by West Virginia. He expresses that the moment was tense and everyone had rushed to look after Bimage as soon as he went down.
Dillingham commended Bimage’s resilience after he was able to walk off the field with assistance, noting that he executed an impressive stop on the play and handled the impact well. He also focused on the point that the team values the safety of its players. The medical staff was able to react quickly.
Coaches and staff are keeping a close eye on Rodney Bimage, and the fans are in the hope that he will get better. His re-establishment will play a significant role in ensuring ASU keeps on its winning streak in the Big 12 conference, where each player matters in the last few weeks of the season.