Louisiana Tech running back diagnosed with Cancer
Skip Holtz announcing @LATechFB RB Jaqwis Dancy (SOPH - Junction City, Ar) diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkins Lymphoma. Begins treatment today.
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Part of being an athlete or a sports fan is the competition, the trash talk, and bragging rights we gain when we conquer a rival on the field or court. But, sometimes there are things that are bigger than the
The announcement made today by Louisiana Tech's head coach Skip Holtz that his sophomore running back Jaqwis Dancy has been diagnosed with stage three Hodgkins Lymphoma is one of those times. Dancy who was heavily recruited in the south coming out of high school and chose the Bulldogs over SEC schools like Arkansas and Missouri has yet to appear in a game in 2016. After getting playing time as a reserve back and kick returner in 13
What appeared to be a major blow to the running back's season and his chances of playing time, may, in fact, end up saving his life. It was while he was rehabbing the ankle earlier this season that Dancy first mentioned problems with his lymph nodes to the Bulldogs training staff. Dancy spent last week at the St. Jude Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee according to Holtz and is set to begin his treatment immediately.
"It's been hard because when you're first told about the 'C' word it's shocking," Holtz said. "Especially, you're a 19-year old sophomore involved in college athletics. You feel physically fit and healthy. Jaqwis is in a whole different battle now."
The good news for Dancy is that
Let's hope for a similar outcome in this situation, the thoughts and prayers of every Conference USA and college football fan are with you, Jaqwis.