COLUMBIA, Mo. - University of Missouri junior defensive tackle Harold Brantley is in good condition and recovering nicely following surgery performed for injuries he sustained in an automobile accident Sunday afternoon in the Columbia area. Mizzou Athletics is pleased to report that the prognosis is very good long-term, and that Harold should be able to make a full physical recovery.

• The following update was received this morning from Rex Sharp, Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, and Head Football Athletic Trainer:
• The injuries sustained in the accident included a fracture in his lower left leg (tibia), and this was successfully repaired surgically last night...
• Harold also sustained some ligament damage in his left knee which will require surgery at a later date, perhaps within 3-4 weeks...
• Additionally, Harold sustained multiple rib fractures and is naturally pretty sore from those...
• If Harold continues to progress as scheduled, he will be out of ICU Tuesday and moved into a regular room...
• It's too soon to put a timetable on a planned return to football activities, so we're going to leave that open and focus all attention on helping Harold recover and get back to full health first. When that information becomes known, we'll certainly share it with everyone...
• Harold is receiving world-class healthcare from Mizzou team orthopaedists Dr. Pat Smith and Dr. Jim Stannard, in addition to the healthcare team at University Hospital. We are grateful for the multitude of prayers and well wishes from all over the country for both Harold and Maddie Stock (who was treated and released yesterday afternoon), and are very thankful that they are both okay... 

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