Tennessee has dismissed starting defensive tackle Danny O’Brien just two days after a scary injury that led to him being carted off the field.
The school said the dismissal is not related to O’Brien’s injury.
Odd timing to say the least.
According to Yahoo! Sports:
Tennessee said in a brief release that O’Brien’s dismissal stems from a violation of team rules.
“This news is unrelated to the injury he suffered against Texas A&M. However, should he require any additional care, it will be provided by the University of Tennessee,” the release said.
O’Brien, a senior, was injured in the fourth quarter Saturday following a helmet-to-helmet hit. He was immobilized and carted off the field and out of the stadium. After being briefly hospitalized, O’Brien was allowed to return home to Tennessee with the team after the game, which the Vols lost in double overtime.
O’Brien said on social media that he takes full responsibility:
I take full responsibility. I'm grateful for my teammates, coaches, and Vol nation. It has been and honor to help bring this program back.
— Danny O'Brien (@dandiesel13) October 11, 2016
Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers. I appreciate all the support. I'll be all good. #BeatBama
— Danny O'Brien (@dandiesel13) October 9, 2016
