Saturday night’s game between Oregon and USC included a hit from Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens II that knocked out Ducks quarterback Dante Moore and sent him to the hospital. Beyond the play itself, the situation was riddled with horrible optics.
Stephens celebrated after the play. He was seen smiling on the sideline before his disqualification.
Then, in the second half, Stephens returned to the USC sideline.
Asked after the game why Stephens was back on the sideline, USC coach Lincoln Riley seemed to be confused by the question. “ Because he’s on our football team ,” Riley said.
Strangely, NCAA rules allow a “disqualified” player to remain…
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