Clemson's Brown has sprained neck

Published Oct. 18, 2009 6:58 p.m. ET

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Brown, a sophomore, lay motionless, face first, on the field Saturday afternoon after a kickoff return by the Demon Deacons. He was taken off the field on a stretcher with his neck in a brace, although he was moving his legs, arms and hands before he left the field.

The school said Brown was taken to Oconee Memorial Hospital where tests were negative for anything more serious. Brown returned to campus shortly after Clemson's 38-3 victory.

The Memorial Stadium public address announcer told the crowd after the game that Brown would be OK, bringing loud cheers from fans.