AJ Long medically disqualified due to multiple concussions..transferring

[texascpa]

That sucks. BTW, I assume the interest is contingent on a full medical evaluation. I wouldn't be surprised to see some of these schools drop off after their evaluations.

 

[PhatOrange]

wants to keep playing football.

http://www.syracuse.com/orangefootb...e_football_concussions.html#incart_river_home

 

[CuseLegacy]

wants to keep playing football.

http://www.syracuse.com/orangefootb...e_football_concussions.html#incart_river_home

He may want to... a dream is always a hard thing to let go of... but is it wise for him to keep playing?

 

[PAcuse]

"I couldn't even tell you how many (concussions) I possibly had in the last three or four years. And I didn't want to bring them forward because I knew my time would be done."
That is a very telling line. He doesn't know how many he has had, how could any school let this kid play.

 

[PhatOrange]

A suggestion but if you're going to put the AJ transferring thread into the AJ medically disqualified thread please change the title of the thread. I had no idea that AJ was transferring as the news was placed into this thread; and i stopped reading this thread as i'm sure others have to.

If you want to clean up the board and keep everything within one thread topic then start merging all of the Shafer sucks threads.

 

[PhatOrange]

He may want to... a dream is always a hard thing to let go of... but is it wise for him to keep playing?

probably not but that's not how 20 year old kids think. he'll start regretting the 20 year old decisions when he's 45.

 

[Rocco]

Maryland, Temple, Fordham, Colgate.

If he is healthy to play and another school clears him, would be cool to see him at Colgate. I'd like to keep this kid close to the program.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

Blame Shafer has become the new "Thanks Obama"! I wish AJ all the luck in the world, but it's hard at 20 to see how this could impact you when you're 50. I thought moving into the coaching realm sooner rather than later would be the best move. Then again, it's not my decision to make. Best of luck and stay safe, AJ.

 

[TheCusian]

I don't want the kid to hurt his future by playing. Hope he reconsiders.

But how crazy would it be for him to be the starting QB at Colgate with Syracuse plastered on his bicep?

 

[HeaterCuse22]

probably not but that's not how 20 year old kids think. he'll start regretting the 20 year old decisions when he's 45.

A lot of how "20 year olds think and act" is what lands them on the outside looking in.

 

[AZOrange]

"I couldn't even tell you how many (concussions) I possibly had in the last three or four years. And I didn't want to bring them forward because I knew my time would be done."
That is a very telling line. He doesn't know how many he has had, how could any school let this kid play.

This story is weird. I thought everyone was on board with retiring and finding AJ a NF role? Now it sounds unilateral by SU.

 

[RMH44]

This story is weird. I thought everyone was on board with retiring and finding AJ a NF role? Now it sounds unilateral by SU.

Does it make a difference if it was unilateral decision or not?

As long as the medical findings are sound, I have no problem with SU making a unilateral decision that protects a player's health...whether he likes it or not.

 

[Whitey23]

I did. Not the same situation. AJ was DQ'ed for concussions suffered on campus, first hand. Luke A. was DQ'ed for a supposed high school concussion history.

I don't get the difference but ok?

 

[TheCusian]

I don't get the difference but ok?

Syracuse medical staff: trust, concrete up to date info, full backing of university

High School nurse, Nevada medical staff: iffy trust, who knows, 2nd opinion and evaluation needed

 

[AZOrange]

Does it make a difference if it was unilateral decision or not?

As long as the medical findings are sound, I have no problem with SU making a unilateral decision that protects a player's health...whether he likes it or not.

No, the weird part to me is that AJ seemed on board, gave that interview and now seems to not be on board.

 

[RMH44]

No, the weird part to me is that AJ seemed on board, gave that interview and now seems to not be on board.

Gotcha...agree, it does seem very strange considering his quote regarding not knowing how many concussions he experienced over time.

 

[PhatOrange]

No, the weird part to me is that AJ seemed on board, gave that interview and now seems to not be on board.

its weird he changes his mind?

 

[AZOrange]

its weird he changes his mind?

Yes given the state he described himself in. I admit I always found the story a little odd.

 

[PhatOrange]

Yes given the state he described himself in. I admit I always found the story a little odd.

he's a kid. changing his mind and wanting to keep playing is pretty standard.

 

[AZOrange]

he's a kid. changing his mind and wanting to keep playing is pretty standard.

But do they do it after giving a detailed interview about how messed up their head is? And after deciding that he's going to become the best recruiter in the country?

Edit: respectfully, he's no kid.

 

[Crusty]

Football is his life and it is understandable that he is unsettled and emotional. Give the kid a break.

 

[tep624]

I don't get the difference but ok?

One is documented, one isn't.

 

[orangencpolice]

Didn't Shafer do the same thing with Arciniega?

I think you are confusing Arcinega with Tyler Marona, who left the program.

 

[CuseLegacy]

 

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