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OMAHA, Neb. -- A Nebraska football player was not using alcohol or illegal drugs, according to a statement from his family.
Lincoln police told KETV NewsWatch 7 that on Sunday night they went to Marlon Lucky's address on Lakeside Drive for "a medical emergency" involving the Husker I-back. It happened at about 11:30 p.m., authorities said, but they did not elaborate about the nature of the problem.
A neighbor told KETV NewsWatch 7 that she saw someone taken from the house on a stretcher but she can't confirm it was Lucky.
“Marlon’s condition continues to improve," a family statement released on Tuesday afternoon said. "He has been removed from the intensive care unit and his condition has been upgraded to fair. We would like to make it clear that Marlon’s medical emergency did not come about as a result of the use of alcohol or any illicit drugs. We are very appreciative of the thoughts and prayers for Marlon during this time.”
The University of Nebraska Athletic Department released a statement that said Lucky was admitted to BryanLGH West Hospital on Sunday evening for undisclosed medical reasons.
The university released a statement from coach Bill Callahan.
“I have spent time with both Marlon and his family at the hospital over the past couple days. Marlon knows that he has the full support of our football team, coaches and entire athletic department. We want to thank everyone for respecting the privacy of Marlon and his family,” Callahan said in the statement.