Jax State's Kelly shows concern for injured Kennesaw player Duska

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 11:48 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

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Jacksonville State head coach Charles Kelly attended to Kennesaw State player Luke Duska after he sustained a serious leg injury during Wednesday's game. Duska, an offensive lineman in his fifth year, was taken off the field on a stretcher. Kelly highlighted the human element in sports, stating that competition is secondary when a player's health is at risk. Kennesaw State head coach Jerry Mack confirmed that Duska is unlikely to return this season due to the injury.

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  • •Luke Duska suffered a serious leg injury during Wednesday's game.
  • •Charles Kelly was one of the first to assist Duska on the field.
  • •Mack indicated Duska is probably out for the season.
  • •Kelly emphasized the importance of player welfare over competition.
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  • 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Jax State's Kelly on concern for Kennesaw player's injury: 'it doesn't matter what team they're on'
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JACKSONVILLE — When Kennesaw State's Luke Duska suffered a harsh leg injury in Wednesday's loss to Jacksonville State, one of the first people to reach him was Jacksonville State head coach Charles Kelly. The injury happened on the side of the field nearest to the Jax State sideline. Duska, an offensive lineman and a fifth-year player, was taken off the field on a stretcher. Kelly said Friday ...

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