There are reports out this morning that Tennessee knowingly played offensive lineman Brett Kendrick with a concussion against Kentucky.
Here is an excerpt from the original report:
Butch Jones is done at Tennessee, but things could potentially get messy before he exits Knoxville.
Communications received by The Read Optional show that Tennessee’s staff knowingly played a player with a concussion. Brett Kendrick, the team’s starting right tackle, played at least two quarters of Saturday’s loss against Kentucky with a concussion, per a source with knowledge of the situation.
“He is resting in a dark room. He doesn’t remember anything about the second half of the game”. A text received by The Read Optional reads. “They left him in until the last 22 seconds and only pulled him out because he finally threw up on the sideline.”
Kendrick (#63) was visibly wobbling throughout the second and third quarters. He missed assignments and often appeared unaware that the ball was even snapped.
Tennessee has put out the following statement this morning:
Lots of chatter about a concussion and Brett Kendrick. Here is the official statement from Tennessee AD @John_Currie: pic.twitter.com/5oNRv1sFro
— Austin Price (@AustinPriceless) November 1, 2017
