Towson punter Owen Scheihing is already on the road back after a frightening injury in Saturday’s 45-9 loss to South Carolina, and he made sure to show appreciation on the way.
Scheihing had successful surgery on his left arm after being carted off at Williams-Brice Stadium, and he used social media Monday to thank both training staffs for getting to him quickly on the field. He also made it clear there’s no issue with USC cornerback and punt returner Vicari Swain, who checked in on him after the play.
“Appreciate the outreach from @SwainVicari total respect!” Scheihing wrote in a post on X, alongside a photo of himself in a hospital bed with a cast.
The injury happened on Swain’s 45-yard punt return touchdown at the end of the third quarter. As Swain raced toward the end zone, Scheihing dove low in an attempt to get to his legs, while Swain tried to hurdle him. The two collided in the air, and Scheihing landed awkwardly on his left arm.
Scheihing’s arm was placed in an air cast before he was taken off the field.
Swain’s return was his second touchdown of the game and the fifth punt return score of his career at South Carolina, a school record.
In his Monday post, Scheihing also singled out the medical staffs from both Towson and South Carolina. “Successful surgery at Union Memorial Hospital!
Special thanks to the @Towson_FB and @GamecockFB training staffs for their quick response on the field. Appreciate all the well wishes and support and focused on taking the field soon with my Towson teammates!
Appreciate the outreach… pic.twitter.com/sOYJ7L2e9G”
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