Hall of Famer praises Dan Lanning’s ‘perfect’ response after Dante Moore was carted off following vicious hit
Dan Fouts praised Oregon coach Dan Lanning for bringing his team together after quarterback Dante Moore was hit late and taken off the field during a 41-20 win over USC. Fouts said Lanning calmed the players, led a prayer for Moore and then refocused them on the game.
The hit by USC linebacker Desman Stephens came as Moore was sliding, and Stephens celebrated afterwards. USC suspended Stephens for its next game against Washington; he apologised and called his reaction inappropriate and inexcusable. Moore remains in concussion protocol, with no official return date.
- Fouts praised Lanning’s response after Moore was injured.
- Stephens was suspended and apologised for celebrating.
- Moore remains in concussion protocol with no return date.
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Oregon and USC are university American football teams in a major US college competition. Oregon’s head coach is Dan Lanning, and Dante Moore is its quarterback, the player who leads the offence and throws the ball.
Quarterbacks are protected when they slide to the ground to end a run, so a late hit on one can raise questions about player safety and sportsmanship. Dan Fouts is a former NFL quarterback and Hall of Famer whose comments carry weight in American football.