UPDATE: Cincinnati QB Munchie Legaux Suffers A Devastating Leg Injury
By Kyle Kensing
Dec 27, 2012; Charlotte, NC, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Munchie Legaux (4) throws a pass prior to the start of the game against the Duke Blue Devils in the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Munchie Legaux returned from a brief benching on Saturday to lead Cincinnati’s rally effort at Illinois. Midway through the fourth period, though, the Bearcat quarterback rolled over a defender and suffered a devastating leg injury.
Legaux was carted off the field with a towel covering the injured leg. Out of respect for Legaux, his teammates and family, SaturdayBlitz.com will not post video of the injury.
After the game, UC athletic director Whit Babock provided an update on Legaux’s condition via Twitter:
Munchie was in good spirits. Family on way fr Louisiana. Lots of tests being run. That's all updates for now. Prayers up
— Whit Babcock (@WhitBabcock) September 7, 2013
With Munchie Legaux out, Brendan Kay becomes the uncontested Cincinnati quarterback. Kay was 2 of 3 three passing for 14 yards with two rushes for another seven in his limited appearance upon entering the game. Illinois built a three-touchdown lead upon the time of Legaux’s injury, capitalizing on a would-be scoring rush from the Bearcat quarterback that was ruled a fumble on fourth down. Initially ruled a touchdown, Legaux’s rush would have cut a previously 21-0 deficit to 21-17.