Kansas University revealed Tuesday that junior offensive lineman Justin Henry had been sidelined because of a rare medical condition — cyclic vomiting syndrome — that has prevented him from maintaining the weight required to play football. He is being monitored by both his family physician and KU team doctors. The illness is not life-threatening.
“First and foremost, we are concerned with Justin’s health, and we want him to get better,” coach Mark Mangino said in a press release. “Football is secondary right now.”
Henry did not play Sunday in the team’s spring scrimmage, and no timetable has been set for his return.
KU football coach Mark Mangino had words of support for running back John Randle, who has been arrested three times since November, in an interview Tuesday on 810 AM radio.
Mangino said Randle had no academic issues and the Wichita native was always on time for practices and team meetings.
“He’s a good student from a good family,” Mangino said. “He’s made some foolish decisions that 17-, 18-year-old kids sometimes make. Hopefully, he’s learned from them. … I don’t want to see John labeled as a bad person. He’s a kid that does things the way you like to see them done. He’s a likable kid that has made some bad decisions.”
Earlier this month, Randle was sentenced to two days in jail on charges of attempted theft, disorderly conduct and having a fake driver’s license. Mangino reiterated Tuesday there would be consequences for Randle’s actions, but did not elaborate.
