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AJ Long medically disqualified due to multiple concussions..transferring

rrlbees said:
Really sucks for AJ. He's Orange through and through.

I've told others that I can't get my head around the concussion thing. He hadn't played so it must have been in practice. But we protect the hell out of the QBs with different colored jerseys and the soft shell padding over helmets. Usually hitting the QB is a no no. Only thing I can imagine is he may have been running some . . . . . plays, got tripped up and hit his head on the ground.

Regardless, really sucks and I'm glad he is staying here in school.
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Yeah that concussion thing seems out of left field. Hope he heals.
 
OrangeXtreme said:
Not necessarily. Everyone reacts differently.

But multiple concussions would be a bad thing.
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The key there is multiple concussions. If Dungey got one against CMU, that's the first we know about. It'll become a concern if/when he gets another one.
 
jekelish said:
The key there is multiple concussions. If Dungey got one against CMU, that's the first we know about. It'll become a concern if/when he gets another one.
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It was never confirmed that he actually did sustain a concussion, right? Wasn't he practicing (albeit lightly) the week after he got knocked out of the CMU game? That would lead me to believe he did not suffer a concussion, since I'm assuming you're not allowed to practice at all before passing concussion protocol, correct?
 
shandeezy7 said:
It was never confirmed that he actually did sustain a concussion, right? Wasn't he practicing (albeit lightly) the week after he got knocked out of the CMU game? That would lead me to believe he did not suffer a concussion, since I'm assuming you're not allowed to practice at all before passing concussion protocol, correct?
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Correct, they still never came right out and said it. Bailey (I think, might have been Mink?) tweeted today that Dungey was talking about how it was his back causing him problems and wouldn't confirm if he had a concussion.

But as for practicing, I don't believe he was the week following CMU.
 


SU has called it no more than an upper-body injury, per usual, and generally does not report concussions until a player is medically disqualified.
 
I don't think we ever had a kid here that was SO Spirited about being Orange. Bled Orange all over social media. Bled Orange to recruit others to build the team.* Kid was so PROUD to be here. Best of Luck to him going forward, but he won't need it, Because he's already a success in progress.

* ( See also, Matt Moyer):)
 
I feel so badly for him. To have your dream end at such a young age is a tough pill to swallow. Something tells me that AJ is going to come back from this and end up having a great life. Im really pulling for him.
 
feel bad for him. I atleast wanted him to get a chance to compete for starting position. He was a big spark in recruiting and team enthusiam. Hey didnt Arciniega get disqualified at his old school and then later get re evaluated? Maybe that can happen with AJ.
 
Something doesnt make sense.

AJ has been discussed many times by the press and most importantly by the coaching staff. He has according to Lester been behind the 8 ball because of his hand injury. He has also been mentioned as being possible if really needed. Given the fact that he has been injured i doubt that he has been taking live snaps in any situation that could lead to him being hit. Simply put this just doesnt add up.
 
Need more kids like him wearing The Syracuse jersey.

Not sure it's concussion related, but idk. Hope the best for him.
 
jekelish said:
Correct, they still never came right out and said it. Bailey (I think, might have been Mink?) tweeted today that Dungey was talking about how it was his back causing him problems and wouldn't confirm if he had a concussion.

But as for practicing, I don't believe he was the week following CMU.
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I seem to recall Shafer saying he would be taking very few snaps in practice that week. Obviously, if he too any snaps at all, I would assume that means he was cleared to practice. Although I don't have access to know whether or not he did participate at all in practice that week.
 
I am very curious as to what the medical standard is to disqualify someone for life due to a brain injury. I know that brain injuries typically heal in 6-12 months and then you typically plateau. Maybe this was an injury from last year that never got better and now were beyond the time frame where its expected his condition would continue to improve. Therefore, we medically disqualify him, free up a ship, and let him continue school.
 
I will say this: From the outside looking in, Syracuse is very hesitant about head injuries.

This, in my opinion, is a good thing. But there are other schools out there that would not be as proactive about the process.

Personally, I don't ever want my kid to play football. My wife and I have some athletic genes, but there are other sports out there that are a lot less violent.

Wish AJ nothing but the best.
 
I believe they review all the concussions you've had. So if he had some in high school or just from another accident it would be in the report. They all don't have be football related.
 
rrlbees said:
Really sucks for AJ. He's Orange through and through.

I've told others that I can't get my head around the concussion thing. He hadn't played so it must have been in practice. But we protect the hell out of the QBs with different colored jerseys and the soft shell padding over helmets. Usually hitting the QB is a no no. Only thing I can imagine is he may have been running some skout plays, got tripped up and hit his head on the ground.

Regardless, really sucks and I'm glad he is staying here in school.
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Or, he was playing a position other than QB during said practices. Also remember concussions are cumulative so if there were major concussions in high school those count also.
 
For as badly as others feel for him, and I echo those sentiments, this could be a saving grace. It's hard to imagine that he came to Syracuse with no history of concussions, but then again, we don't know and likely never will. More importantly above all else is that they are putting a halt to this before it got way worse. Kudos to our medical staff for discovering it and for AJ to sign the waiver. When I saw him on the sideline against CMU, he was all over the place encouraging his fellow teammates up, chatting with Hunt over on the bench and constantly communicating with the coaches. You could really tell that he was all-in even though he was wearing a visor and had no chance of going into the game after Dungey went down. That would not happen with most kids.

With CTE and other football-based injuries becoming a bigger and bigger issue later in life, these things are nothing to joke around with. Hopefully they caught it far enough it advance so that he is not dealing with the horrible side effects for the rest of his life. The kid has the unwavering energy and passion to be a great recruiter, so hopefully he gets a chance to work with the coaches to start building his own profile up. Either way, wish the kid the best and it's easy to see why this kid will be a huge success in whatever he does with his life.

This blows, but it is what it is. Good luck kid.
 
HeaterCuse22 said:
Or, he was playing a position other than QB during said practices. Also remember concussions are cumulative so if there were major concussions in high school those count also.
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This. Everyone is assuming he's only been playing QB.

Also, doesn't the fact that AJ and his family are good (well, as "good" as they can be) with this decision tell you there's no funny business going on?
 
it's sad but not as sad as if he ended up with a shortened brain damaged life. i hope he is at peace with it. i'm going to spend the next 20 years worried about shamarko thomas and I'm still angry at marrone for putting him back out there when he was clearly concussed. it was almost as obvious as that michigan QB that hoke kept playing over the boos of 100,000 people.

i'm glad we take care of our players now.
 
"I'm OK," Long told CuseNation.com. "I've had six days to prepare for this and my family has made this decision a lot easier on me with their love and support. My next plan is to get into coaching, and eventually take Syracuse to what I said I would."

Gotta love this kid - I know I do!!
 
Millhouse said:
it's sad but not as sad as if he ended up with a shortened brain damaged life. i hope he is at peace with it. i'm going to spend the next 20 years worried about shamarko thomas and I'm still angry at marrone for putting him back out there when he was clearly concussed. it was almost as obvious as that michigan QB that hoke kept playing over the boos of 100,000 people.

i'm glad we take care of our players now.
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Well said. I hope this provides a moment of clarity for the many folks on this board who felt Dungey had "only" a concussion and wanted him to be on the field against LSU. We're moving past the neanderthal days of meathead football dealing with concussions.
 

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