Positive Dante Moore update delivered by Oregon after star QB got hit late by much-maligned USC linebacker
Moore got hit while sliding and his head hit the ground extremely hard, forcing him to be stretchered off and taken to a local hospital.
Saturday night's matchup between the Oregon Ducks and USC Trojans was supposed to be an epic contest for various reasons. The No. 20 and No. 12 teams, respectively, in the nation going toe-to-toe at the Coliseum in Los Angeles set the perfect stage.
It was always going to be a heated game due to their longstanding rivalry, but USC linebacker Desman Stephens let his emotions get the best of him in a very bad way early in the second quarter. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore ran for a first down and began sliding with Stephens just a couple of yards away.
Instead of pulling up, Stephens launched himself into Moore. Stephens' shoulder made contact with Moore's head, which then slammed into the ground and knocked him unconscious . Moore had to be immobilized and taken off on a stretcher. He was then transported to a local hospital.
Dante Moore has movement in all of his extremities
Thankfully, there's already a positive update on Moore's health. An Oregon team spokesperson confirmed before the game concluded that Moore has movement in all of his extremities and is currently being evaluated at the hospital.
Stephens ended up becoming the story of the game, as his behavior following the hit rubbed just about everyone the wrong way. Stephens was seen celebrating and smiling, even though Moore was lying unconscious on the field . It was a terrible look for Stephens, who was ejected from the game for the targeting penalty.
The Ducks ended up rallying without Moore, as Dylan Raiola came on in relief and threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns . Oregon won the game 41-27 .
