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Kobe Prentice injury update: Alabama WR takes hit to head, leaves Vanderbilt game
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- Kobe Prentice injury update: Alabama WR takes hit to head, leaves Vanderbilt game
Alabama football receiver Kobe Prentice left Saturday's game against Vanderbilt after suffering an apparent head injury. Prentice left the game and was escorted to the locker room with a few minutes before halftime.
Prentice was later ruled out for the remainder of the game by the SEC Network broadcast.
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The hit, which was originally ruled as targeting by Vanderbilt defensive back De'Rickey Wright, was not confirmed after review, keeping Wright in the game. Prentice caught a 15-yard pass before being sandwiched between Wright and cornerback Martel Hight.
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Prentice's catch on the play was for a third-down conversion, which ultimately kept the chains moving on Alabama 's scoring drive late in the first half that cut its deficit to 23-14 on the road.
The junior receiver entered Saturday's game with seven receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown this season.
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Kobe Prentice injury update
Prentice left Saturday's game against Vanderbilt late in the first half after taking a hit to the head after hauling in a 15-yard catch.
Prentice then went to the locker room early, escorted by Alabama training personnel. The SEC Network broadcast later reported Prentice will miss the remainder of the game.
What is Kobe Prentice's injury?
Prentice's injury against Vanderbilt on Saturday hasn't been confirmed, although he appeared to take a big hit to the head late in the second half.
This section will be updated.
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