Former Ute Hits Seahawks’ Coach Pete Carroll In Nose With Pregame Throw
Sep 22, 2019, 3:09 PM | Updated: 7:46 pm
James Buter #36 of the Oakland Raiders is tackled by Cody Barton #57 of the Seattle Seahawks in the first quarter during their NFL preseason game at CenturyLink Field on August 29, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
(Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, Wash. – Former Utes linebacker Cody Barton threw a football and hit Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll in the face.
The former Ute accidentally hit his head coach with a football to the nose. Carroll’s nose required some first aid after the hit.
Barton’s throw came during pregame warmups before the Seahawks played the New Orleans Saints.
Doink pic.twitter.com/LkgwrBUeR8
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) September 22, 2019
Carroll appeared to be alright and was on the sidelines for the start of the game.
Pete Carroll got hit in the face with a ball before today's game pic.twitter.com/iUTYSEBxDt
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) September 22, 2019
Barton is a rookie for the Seahawks. He was selected by Seattle in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
The Seahawks have a record of 2-0 on the season.
The Saints vs. Seahawks game is available on CBS.
