AJ Long medically disqualified due to multiple concussions..transferring

[PhatOrange]

From the interview with Long,

"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."

I mentioned earlier that kids lie about injuries all the time, competitive nature to do that. To echo what he's saying here, I was once knocked out cold for a couple of seconds in a college lacrosse game, hopped up, had no idea where I was and even ran the wrong way on the field for about 10 yards. Went off, trainer asked me if I was ok and I told her I was fine. Went back in on my next middie shift. No way should I have played again that day.

I got dinged and saw stars several times over a few seasons but I never told anybody. The only thing you're thinking about at 19/20 is not playing and losing your spot.

I feel bad for AJ because it's hard to hang it up when your'e that young. Being that it's football and his symptons he's making the right decision.

 

[PhatOrange]

this kid is driven man and i'll root for him forever. I can only hope my kids' are this goal oriented and driven at the same age.

"At some point, he plans on returning to the football circle. Whether that's as an undergraduate assistant with the Orange or a graduate assistant is left to be seen. But Long's aspirations to inspire and mentor younger players and provide opportunity for boys like he was given resonated throughout the 35-minute interview.

"I feel bad for some of these colleges because I plan on putting together some of the most insane college recruiting classes that you've ever seen," Long said. "My goal as a recruiter and coach is at one point to get the top 25 kids in the country in one class."

Later in life, Long hopes to open his own high school and continue helping athletes to greater opportunities through the sport that threatens his well being."

 

[CuseOnly]

That's what I don't get. It's been 11 months since he played a game. He hurt his hand, was learning a new grip and redshirting. Suddenly his career is over due to concussions?

We'll have to get used to suddenly losing players like this as there's more and more scrutiny of these things and of course they'll have our best wishes going forward in life. But how does a kid who hasn't played since last season suddenly have multiple concussions? And if it was based on something that happened last year, why did it take so long to determine it? It doesn't make sense.

Did you read the AJ Long interview on Syracuse.com? It is pretty clear how everything happened and when.

 

[SWC75]

Did you read the AJ Long interview on Syracuse.com? It is pretty clear how everything happened and when.

Did you read my subsequent post from 10:27AM today?

 

[690West]

Looks like AJ is going to get a 2nd evaluation
http://wakeupcalldt.webs.com/apps/b...acuse-qb-a-j-long-to-obtain-second-evaluation

 

[orange79]

Looks like AJ is going to get a 2nd evaluation
http://wakeupcalldt.webs.com/apps/b...acuse-qb-a-j-long-to-obtain-second-evaluation

Well, dreams die hard. I would have to think he would receive the same opinion. And if for some reason he doesn't, he may end up playing again. But it won't be for Syracuse.

 

[HtownOrange]

Great kid. He has more going for him than most middle aged people: The kid has focus, determination, ability to deal with issues - especially the ones beyond his control. Gotta respect the kid. I hope he stays Orange and HCSS is able to work him onto the team in other ways.

Best of luck, AJ.

 

[bcubs9497]

Somewhere in the twitter-verse I read where AJ is being re-evaluated.

 

[CuseLegacy]

Somewhere in the twitter-verse I read where AJ is being re-evaluated.

Yes but it doesn't mean that Syracuse will let him play football for them again. This isn't the first time that a player has been disqualified due to concussions and gotten a second evaluation but not allowed back on team.

http://www.sportsworldreport.com/ar...s-isnt-ready-third-concussion-junior-seau.htm

 

[bcubs9497]

Yes but it doesn't mean that Syracuse will let him play football for them again. This isn't the first time that a player has been disqualified due to concussions and gotten a second evaluation but not allowed back on team.

http://www.sportsworldreport.com/ar...s-isnt-ready-third-concussion-junior-seau.htm

Very true. And, from the way the last concussion was described, I doubt the re-evaluation will be favorable to AJ.

 

[DMDMD]

Very true. And, from the way the last concussion was described, I doubt the re-evaluation will be favorable to AJ.

Yeah, this. His last concussion was quite severe despite what sounded like pretty minimal impact.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[DocFlanders]

Yet we are so quick to say Dungey will be okay, because he went into the locker room and was allowed back out on the field. Of course he says he is okay. But is he?

Long suffered a concussion falling out of bed. Dungey took a rocket to the head. For the 2nd time.

 

[Libero2]

The only way I see this actually happening is if his re-evaluation states he can play and we refuse to allow that.

Frankly based on his own description I'd be shocked if that happens

 

[anomander]

What I find to be the strangest coincidence of all this is we brought in Luke Arciniega despite having to retire due to the amount of concussions he sustained.

 

[Jake]

Wrecking Balm on deck.

 

[Whitey23]

Wow thought he'd stay. Hope he doesn't try to play elsewhere and risk worse injury.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Wow thought he'd stay. Hope he doesn't try to play elsewhere and risk worse injury.

Any chance he just wants to attend school closer to home, since he can't play anymore?

 

[Whitey23]

Any chance he just wants to attend school closer to home, since he can't play anymore?

Ya, I obviously don't know. Just thinking the fact that syracuse is a good school and he would be going for free.

 

[jgeorge322]

My best guess is kid wants to play.

 

[jekelish]

I honestly question a coach who would be completely willing to take on a kid who has already been medically disqualified for concussions. Obviously, maybe a second opinion from different doctors will reveal something else...but that's a very dicey situation for sure, if he actually wants to go somewhere and try to play.

No idea if that's what's going on here, of course. Only time will tell.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

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[orange79]

I wish him well. And hopefully, he doesn't take that last hit that leaves him scarred for life.

 

[OrangeXtreme]