Vernon Adams Jr. was putting on a clinic in the first 15 minutes of the 2016 Valero Alamo Bowl. By the end of the first quarter, Oregon led 21-0 and Adams had helped the Ducks amount 244 yards of offense.
But, Adams suffered helmet-to-helmet contact with just under five minutes remaining in the half and fell awkwardly to the turf. Adams left for the locker room for further evaluation, and Jeff Lockie took over behind center.
Adams returned from the locker room after the half in street clothes, signaling the end of his night and career in an Oregon uniform. Adams led the Ducks on a six-game winning streak after returning from a broken index finger early in the season.
Adams finished the first half going 13-for-19 for 197 yards and one touchdown.
Vernon Adams leaves Alamo Bowl after taking brutal hit, will not return
January 1, 2016
Cole Elsasser
Vernon Adams Jr. was putting on a clinic in the first 15 minutes of the 2016 Valero Alamo Bowl. By the end of the first quarter, Oregon led 21-0 and Adams had helped the Ducks amount 244 yards of offense. But, Adams suffered helmet-to-helmet contact with just under five minutes remaining …
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