In the latest setback for embattled sixth-year quarterback Cade McNamara, the injured Iowa signal-caller announced on social media on Friday afternoon that he is not traveling with the team to the Maryland game on Saturday.
Nonetheless, and prompted by what he termed "individuals in the media circulating rumors," McNamara added that he remains a "proud member of this football team" and intends to return to action against Nebraska next Friday, in Iowa's regular-season finale at Kinnick Stadium.
McNamara suffered a concussion in Iowa's victory over Northwestern and did not travel to the team's loss at UCLA two weeks ago. Brendan Sullivan took over the starting QB role in McNamara's absence, but suffered an ankle injury in that loss to the Bruins, ending his regular season.
"It has come to my attention that there are members in the media circulating rumors about my current status on the Iowa Football Team," McNamara writes. "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," McNamara's statement continues. "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!"
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Nonetheless, and prompted by what he termed "individuals in the media circulating rumors," McNamara added that he remains a "proud member of this football team" and intends to return to action against Nebraska next Friday, in Iowa's regular-season finale at Kinnick Stadium.
McNamara suffered a concussion in Iowa's victory over Northwestern and did not travel to the team's loss at UCLA two weeks ago. Brendan Sullivan took over the starting QB role in McNamara's absence, but suffered an ankle injury in that loss to the Bruins, ending his regular season.
"It has come to my attention that there are members in the media circulating rumors about my current status on the Iowa Football Team," McNamara writes. "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," McNamara's statement continues. "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!"
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McNamara Doesn't Travel to Maryland, Intends to Return vs. Nebraska
QB Cade McNamara addressed his health and status on social media, and says he is still a "proud member" of the Hawkeyes.
