Jack Ham, who was hospitalized on Saturday after what was described as a medical emergency, is now in stable condition, according to Penn State head coach Matt Campbell.
In a press conference after the Nittany Lions played at the University of Washington, Campbell said that “Jack is in stable condition right now.”
Campbell shares thanks
Campbell credited Penn State broadcaster Steve Jones with playing a part in ensuring Ham’s safety.
“If not for Steve and what he did, I don’t know if we would have as good of news as we do right now.”
He also credited the University of Washington athletic director and emergency team, saying, “They were incredible, they were outstanding.”
‘Win for him and his family’
Campbell also discussed Ham’s importance to the team and to Penn State as a whole.
“What I was really proud of was our football team,” he said. “Just the courage of our kids to play. With what Jack Ham means to Penn State football, how that guy played the game, how that guy still to this day serves our football program, it was awesome to be able to go win the football game for him and his family.”
No official word has been given on what Ham’s medical emergency was.
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