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Ethan Pritchard Walks for Florida State Season Opener

8/30/2026

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Ethan Pritchard will walk onto the field for the Florida State Seminoles’ season opener.
He was shot in the back of the head on August 31, 2025, and spent 45 days in a coma.
After transfer to Jacksonville rehab, he went from a walker to independent walking in seven weeks with therapist Alex Mendez.
Father Earl Pritchard said his determination will bring Ethan back to the field next season.

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Ethan Pritchard will walk onto the field for the Florida State Seminoles’ season opener.
He was shot in the back of the head on August 31, 2025, and spent 45 days in a coma.
After transfer to Jacksonville rehab, he went from a walker to independent walking in seven weeks with therapist Alex Mendez.
Father Earl Pritchard said his determination will bring Ethan back to the field next season.