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Oregon Coach Lanning Updates on Moore's Concussion
Confirmed
In Short: Oregon head coach Dan Lanning provided a positive update on quarterback Dante Moore's concussion, saying Moore is trending in the right direction.
Lanning spoke about Moore's condition during a post-game interview on 'Big Noon Kickoff,' emphasizing that the team will proceed with caution to ensure Moore's full recovery.
Moore suffered a concussion during last week's game against USC when he was hit late by a defensive player while sliding to the ground.
The hit left Moore on the field for an extended period before he was taken to a nearby hospital on a stretcher.
According to Lanning, Moore has the ability to move his extremities, which is a positive sign.
Lanning praised backup quarterback Dylan Raiola, who stepped in for Moore and led the Ducks to a 41-27 victory over USC.
The team's emotional response to Moore's injury was palpable, with players huddling around Moore before he was taken off the field.
The coach also addressed the violent nature of the hit, calling it 'disgusting' and noting that it was a 'very dirty' play.
Lanning deferred any decision on further discipline for the USC player involved to the Big Ten conference or USC's head coach Lincoln Riley.
While Lanning expressed gratitude for the support and prayers, he stressed the need for more information before making any definitive statements about Moore's recovery.
What this adds
The latest update from Lanning is consistent with earlier reports that Moore could move his extremities.
Lanning's cautious approach to Moore's recovery underscores the seriousness of concussions in football.
Background
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore was carted off the field and taken to a local hospital after a brutal hit by USC linebacker Desman Stephens II during Saturday's matchup.
Oregon's star quarterback Dante Moore was carted off the field on a stretcher after taking a violent hit to the head during a game against USC. The incident occurred in the second quarter when Moore was hit by USC linebacker Desman Stephens II while sliding for a first down.
What's confirmed
- “We had a lot of guys on the sideline that were emotional in that moment, including myself, but right now indications are that he’s in recovery, so I don’t want to speak too soon, but he is moving, he has the ability to move, so we’ll continue to assess him, but I don’t want to speculate on further thoughts on that until we have more information on him.” #Oregon HC Dan Lanning on the win over #USC ; Dante Moore update; Dylan Raiola assessment pic.twitter.com/QkRdvqlABA After spending each of the last two seasons at Nebraska, Raiola elected to transfer to Oregon knowing there was a good chance Moore would return for another season and he’d serve as the second-string quarterback.
What's still developing
- "It's looking like he's going to be OK," Lanning said about Moore.
- "I'm just so proud of him," Lanning said of Raiola.
- "You talk about owning a role and not waiting for your opportunity but preparing for your opportunity, and Dylan's a guy that prepared for his opportunity." Oregon improved to 3-1 after its Week 4 win over USC, moving up to No.
- "I'm grateful that God has his hand over him and in recovery mode right now. We'll just continue to proceed with an abundance of caution to make sure that he's ready to go whenever he's able to step back out there for us."
- “Certainly the energy changed whenever Dante got hurt,” Lanning said, via Nick Hamilton.
- 20 Oregon Ducks secured a massive 41-27 victory over the No.
- After the game, while speaking to the media, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning gave a short but important injury update on Moore’s status based on the latest information he had received.
- After the entire team huddled around Moore, he was taken to nearby Los Angeles General County Hospital and a team spokesperson said he had movement in all of his extremities and was being evaluated thoroughly.
- "He's in recovery, so I'm not going to speak too soon. But he is moving," Lanning said.
- With emotions running high after Moore's departure, Lanning called in his team for a prayer and the Ducks found themselves galvanized by his absence.
- "Seeing him like that shook the whole team," Raiola said.
- Said cornerback Brandon Finney Jr.: "It brought a team that was already connected even closer. It was all about making sure we had controlled aggression."