Georgia Tech Coach Key: Mbakwe Talking and Responsive After Collision vs Tennessee
Mbakwe was moving and responsive as trainers placed him on a stretcher and took him to Grady Memorial Hospital, coach Brent Key said.
- On Saturday, Georgia Tech cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe was taken to the hospital via stretcher after a head collision during the game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
- The collision occurred during the third quarter with Tennessee leading 24-10, as Mbakwe struck his head on teammate Jordan Walker's knee during a play.
- Trainers tended to Mbakwe on the turf for several minutes before he was carted off, during which he signaled to the crowd and moved both his hands.
- ESPN reported that Mbakwe was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital, located two miles from Bobby Dodd Stadium, for further medical evaluation.
- Georgia Tech coach Brent Key said, "He was moving when they carried him off," and indicated he would check on Mbakwe immediately after his press availability.
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