Lanning decries ‘disgusting’ late hit that sends Oregon QB Dante Moore to hospital
USC linebacker Desman Stephens II has been suspended following a dangerous late hit on Oregon quarterback Dante Moore during a college football game. Moore was hospitalized with a concussion, though his scans came back clean.
Why it matters
Player safety and sportsmanship in collegiate football remain major talking points following severe on-field injuries and subsequent team discipline.
Dante Moore takes a late hit during Oregon’s win over USC. Photograph: Javier Rojas/PI/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock Dante Moore takes a late hit during Oregon’s win over USC. Photograph: Javier Rojas/PI/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock College football USC suspend Stephens for ‘disgusting’ late hit that sent Oregon QB Dante Moore to hospital Senior able to move limbs but taken to hospital
USC describe linebacker’s play as ‘unacceptable’
Prefer the Guardian on Google The USC Trojans have suspended their linebacker Desman Stephens II after what was described as a “disgusting play” that left Oregon quarterback Dante Moore in hospital.
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