New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- Derek Meadows, Alabama Crimson Tide freshman wide receiver, suffered a frightening injury that brought the game to a standstill in a chilling moment during Saturday's SEC clash at Memorial Stadium. The matchup between the No. 8 Crimson Tide and No. 14 Missouri Tigers turned somber in the first quarter when Meadows was knocked unconscious by a violent shoulder-to-shoulder hit from Missouri safety Marvin Burks Jr.

The play unfolded on a second-and-7 in the first quarter, with the score tied at 7-7. Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson fired a deep pass toward Meadows, who soared for the catch across the middle.

As the 6-foot-5 freshman extended, Burks charged in, delivering a jarring blow that sent Meadows crashing to the ...