A scary-sounding term has finally been attached to Trevor Knight‘s injury.
Both SoonerScoop.com and The Oklahoman are reporting that the Oklahoma quarterback has been diagnosed with what’s being called “transient quadriplegia.” Knight sustained the neck injury in last Saturday’s loss to Baylor.
From the Rivals.com website:SoonerScoop.com learned earlier this week Knight suffered transient quadriplegia during the play, a condition that causes a person to suffer burning pain sensations, numbness, tingling or a loss of sensation on both sides of their body.
Transient quadriplegia can also cause a person to suffer temporary paralysis in his arms, legs, or all limbs. Sources tell us Knight did suffer temporary paralysis following the hit by the Baylor defenders.
Transient quadriplegia differs from a stinger in that the latter only affects one side of the body while the former affects both.
Knight has already been ruled out of this weekend’s game against Texas Tech and will be replaced by Cody Thomas. The redshirt freshman will be making his first career start.