This was a pretty frightening scene in Memphis, Tn. during the Autozone Liberty Bowl. In the second quarter between Arkansas and Kansas State, Razorback wide receiver Dominique Reed caught a pass in the red zone and took one tackle, and attempted to duck his head to avoid another one from K-State defensive back Sean Newlan. He still took the hit though, and went down while immediately dropping the ball as he did.
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REPLAY: Here's a look at the hit Dominique Reed took directly to the head #LibertyBowl pic.twitter.com/t9Ve5zlShV
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Newlan was not called for targeting on the play. Reed was down for several minutes as trainers evaluated him. ESPN sideline reporter Dawn Davenport reported that it was a neck injury, but he was conscious and had some movement in his fingers. He was put onto a stretcher and his arms and legs were strapped down before being carted off the field on a golf cart. Davenport reported he was being transported to Methodist Hospital in Memphis.
Later in the broadcast, ESPN provided an update stating that there were "positive signs."
UPDATE: Arkansas WR Dominique Reed smiling, talking and showing positive signs, including movement in his fingers.https://t.co/pK74172oYj
— ESPN (@espn) January 2, 2016
Reed had six touchdowns on the season, along with 520 receiving yards.
