Michigan State SLAMMED by concussion experts for allowing Alante Brown back onto the field after he crumpled to the ground from a horrific clash of heads with ‘clear signs’ of concussion
Michigan State SLAMMED by concussion experts for letting Alante Brown back on the field after he fell to the ground following a horrific clash of heads with ‘clear signs’ of a concussion
- Alante Brown was injured during Michigan State’s win against Central Michigan on Friday
- He somehow returned in the first half before finally being withdrawn
Michigan State was criticized for allowing Alante Brown back onto the field in Friday’s game against Central Michigan, after a nauseating clash of heads and signs of a concussion.
Brown had to be taken away after appearing to fall to the floor in fencing position – when the arms lock in an unnatural position following an impact to the brain – following a brutal clash of heads with Thomas Pannunzio.
The wide receiver moved his legs and arms as the cart chased him off the field. According to the Detroit Free Press, Brown then got off the cart and walked to his X-rays himself. He then returned with 1:51 left in the first and returned a kickoff.
But Michigan is now under increasing scrutiny on social media for the decision making that led to Brown getting back on the field.
“It is UNACCEPTABLE for Michigan State to allow Alante Brown back on the field after this injury,” the Concussion Legacy Foundation said on X.
Alante Brown fell to the ground after a horrific clash of heads in a game at Michigan State
“Falling ragingly on the grass was a clear sign of a possible concussion. The consequences of second-impact injuries are not worth the risk of return.”
Chris Nowinski, founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation and an outspoken critic of football’s concussion protocols, also spoke out.
“TERRIBLE: Michigan State’s Alante Brown was allowed to return after showing clear sign of #concussion,” he wrote.
“If you don’t protect yourself when you put your head on the ground, it usually means you’re unconscious. College football needs independent doctors on the sidelines.”
Brown was on the sidelines in the second half, not in uniform.
“He got permission to come back and then we took him out. Those are medical decisions that I support 100 percent,” said coach Mel Tucker. “He’s resurrected.”
Brown appeared to claim that everything was fine and he was ready to play next week with a post on Instagram that read, “Appreciate the prayers. I’m all right! I’ll see you all next Saturday.”
Michigan State’s next game is against Richmond on September 9.