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Justin Shorter carted off field after taking scary hit in Gasparilla Bowl
By Sydney Hunte
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UCF carried a 29-17 lead over Florida with less than 2-and-a-half minutes remaining in regulation in the Gasparilla Bowl, but concern quickly shifted to the wellbeing of Gators wide receiver Justin Shorter.
Shorter was taken off the field after taking a scary hit from a UCF defender near the Gators’ 45-yard line. He fell to the field unconscious and laid motionless for several moments while the medical cart made its way onto the field.
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Fortunately, according to sideline reporter Taylor Davis, Shorter was speaking with medical staff while being transported off the field of play for further treatment. Multiple media members also saw Shorter moving his arms.
This is the last thing anyone wants to see during a football game. Hopefully, Shorter is OK and is able to make a speedy recovery.
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
