Report: CBS sideline reporter gives update on Tennessee DT Danny O’Brien
By Jason Hall
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Tennessee defensive tackle Danny O’Brien is reportedly on his way back to the team plane after being taken to a hospital near Kyle Field during Saturday’s game against Texas A&M, according to CBS‘ Allie LaForce. It’s worth noting O’Brien’s last name is misspelled in the report but spelled correctly in the hashtag.
Source tells me Danny O'Brian is doing ok. Taking him from hospital to team plane as we speak ? @SEConCBS @Vol_Football #DannyOBrien
— Allie LaForce (@ALaForce) October 9, 2016
O’Brien experienced a hit to the head while attempting to tackle A&M running back Keith Ford. The senior’s teammates surrounded him as he received medical attention and was placed on a stretcher.
Tennessee announced O’Brien moved “all four extremities” and would be taken to a hospital for “precautionary reasons” shortly after he was taken to the locker room.
Per UT: Danny O'Brien is moving all four extremities and will be taken to a hospital for precautionary reasons.
— Patrick Brown (@pbrown247) October 8, 2016
Jason covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
