As Ethan Pritchard continues to recover at the hospital, Florida State coaches and players continue to have the linebacker in their thoughts after he was shot on Sunday night in Havana, Fla.

“I try to give the players a daily update,” FSU coach Mike Norvell said. “I talked to Ethan’s dad this morning. I’m trying to just check on him, check on Ethan. I was able to go by yesterday for a short period of time. Limited visitation. But get a chance to be there for a handful of minutes. It was good to be with him.

“He’s still in stable condition. … We’re absolutely praying for him every day and trying to be there for our players, too.”

Pritchard’s high school football coach, Sanford Seminole’s Karl Calhoun, has started a GoFundMe to help Ethan and his dad, Earl. More than $82,000 had been raised by Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Calhoun wrote:

“Ethan Pritchard, a beloved FSU football player, is currently fighting for his life after suffering a gunshot wound while driving his aunt home following FSU’s victory over the #8 ranked Alabama. Tragically, Ethan’s car was mistaken for someone else’s and was fired upon, leaving him critically injured but stable in the hospital. Ethan is cherished by so many—from his hometown of Sanford, FL, to fans and friends across the entire state. During this unimaginable time, we are asking for your support. All funds raised will go directly toward helping Ethan and his family with medical expenses, travel, and the many needs that arise as they navigate this heartbreaking journey. Your generosity, prayers, and love mean more than words can express.”

Pritchard enrolled early at FSU in January to begin college classes and offseason strength and conditioning with the football team.

Photo at top courtesy of FSU athletics