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| Saturday, September 23 Taliaferro suffers partial paralysis, extent unknown | |||
| COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Penn State freshman cornerback Adam
Taliaferro suffered a cervical spine injury while making a tackle
during the Nittany Lions' game against Ohio State on Saturday.
Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli, Penn State's director of athletic
medicine, said Taliaferro has some neurological damage and some
paralysis. But the doctor said it's too early to tell the extent of
Taliaferro's injuries.
Taliaferro, of Voorhees, N.J., was injured after tackling Jerry
Westbrooks on Penn State's 16-yard line in the fourth quarter.
Taliaferro was on the field for 10 minutes while physicians from
both teams put neck and back braces on him before placing him on a
gurney.
Penn State coach Joe Paterno said after the game that Taliaferro
had some paralysis initially, but he responded well to on-field
treatment.
"He had no feeling in his arms, but after they worked on him he
got some feeling back," Paterno said.
Taliaferro, 5-foot-10 and 183 pounds, has played in four games
this season, making three tackles, including two against Ohio
State.
Doctors said he will remain at the Ohio State University
Hospital for at least two days.
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