Colorado State defensive back Henry Blackburn has faced intense criticism since he drew an unnecessary roughness penalty for a vicious late hit on Colorado standout Travis Hunter on Saturday.
Since the controversial play, Blackburn and his family have received death threats, CSU athletic director Joe Parker told ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
“We’re very concerned about our player’s safety, as Henry and his family have continued to receive these threats,” Parker told Thamel. “Henry never intended to put anyone in harm’s way on the football field. It’s not what we teach or coach. We hope that the irrational vitriol directed at Henry stops immediately.”
