Former Alabama player suffers serious medical emergency during Ohio State game
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Scary scene from Columbus on Saturday as Cincinnati defender Kyriq McDonald has apparently experienced a medical condition during the Bearcats game against Ohio State.
While he is currently a member of the Bearcats, McDonald is a former Alabama defender. He joined Cincinnati this offseason and was granted a waiver to play immediately this season by the NCAA.
The redshirt sophomore is a native of Huntsville, Ala.
According to those in attendance, McDonald was immediately cared for by the training staff:
Serious situation at Ohio State: UC safety Kyriq McDonald apparently collapsed and went into convulsions on field.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) September 7, 2019
#Bearcats safety Kyriq McDonald is down on the field. Appeared to be convulsing when we went down. A lot of medical personnel on the field from both teams, immediately called for a cart/stretcher. Scary moment.
— Justin Williams (@Williams_Justin) September 7, 2019
Here is a video of the scene from the game:
https://twitter.com/locktreee/status/1170380204872585216
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