Pitt Coach Shares Video Of James Connor Running Drills
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - James Conner is determined to get back in the game.
The star running back is currently going through chemotherapy to treat Hodgkin's lymphoma. But he won't let it keep him off the field.
University of Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi tweeted a video today that shows Connor going through drills.
#ConnerStrong #24 #H2P ???? pic.twitter.com/mAURBcN2rx
— Pat Narduzzi (@CoachDuzzPittFB) February 13, 2016
Conner tweeted about the practice saying that "the drill was sloppy" but it "was the first time doing that drill since knee surgery and chemo treatments." He promises to be in great shape come game day.
The drill was sloppy but it was the 1st time doing that drill since knee surgery and chemo treatments, I will be in great shape game day!
— James Conner ️ (@JamesConner_) February 13, 2016
Conner is scheduled to receive his sixth chemo treatment on Monday, and Coach Narduzzi plans to go with him.
He needs a total of 12 treatments, so after Monday he will be halfway done. He is hoping to return to the field in September.
