Concussions and Basketball

[forgetful]

Apparently Frank Kaminsky suffered a concussion prior to the Purdue game (which he played), but ended up sitting out against Rutgers because of the severity.

This brings a great question.  In football, one has to be evaluated if exhibiting concussion-like symptoms and cannot return until they have been resolved.  In the case of Kaminsky, it appears, that he was allowed to play an entire game, where afterwards he couldn't attend a press conference, because he was so ill. 

Should policies be in place to make sure that this doesn't happen.  Obviously, Kaminsky, like most athletes, is a tough kid and doesn't want to sit out.  Most coaching staffs will not allow a kid to play (override their decision) to protect the kids health.  That didn't appear to happen here.  Does it need to be forced.

What would your opinion be if Wojo allowed a player to risk life-long brain injuries to win a game?

[Spotcheck Billy]

In football, one has to be evaluated if exhibiting concussion-like symptoms and cannot return until they have been resolved

^ IIRC, that's only in the NFL not college, does the NCAA have a concussion protocol yet?

[We R Final Four]

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Is it a late season conference game that we need to secure a good seed or is this just a Tues. Night in November?  

[Canned Goods n Ammo]

What would your opinion be if Wojo allowed a player to risk life-long brain injuries to win a game?

I don't mean this in a bad way, but I'm indifferent.

[brandx]

Apparently Frank Kaminsky suffered a concussion prior to the Purdue game (which he played), but ended up sitting out against Rutgers because of the severity.

This brings a great question.  In football, one has to be evaluated if exhibiting concussion-like symptoms and cannot return until they have been resolved.  In the case of Kaminsky, it appears, that he was allowed to play an entire game, where afterwards he couldn't attend a press conference, because he was so ill. 

Should policies be in place to make sure that this doesn't happen.  Obviously, Kaminsky, like most athletes, is a tough kid and doesn't want to sit out.  Most coaching staffs will not allow a kid to play (override their decision) to protect the kids health.  That didn't appear to happen here.  Does it need to be forced.

What would your opinion be if Wojo allowed a player to risk life-long brain injuries to win a game?

Concussions are rare in basketball. Better that a kid doesn't play if he has one and maybe it is time for the NCAA to set a protocol that extends across all sports.

But it's not like a kid with a concussion is going to be banging heads numerous times like you would expect with a football player.

[Galway Eagle]

I've boxed through concussoins these kids need to toughen up.  

[avid1010]

I've boxed through concussoins these kids need to toughen up.  

and your posts are proof of that...kidding.

[Lennys Tap]

I've boxed through concussoins these kids need to toughen up.  

You coulda been a contender.

[Galway Eagle]

and your posts are proof of that...kidding.

I laughed would've even if it was serious.

You coulda been a contender.

Years from now I'm gonna be stuck on a loop telling how I should've just said no mas in golden gloves and then I'd have had my shot against mayweather.

[forgetful]

Concussions are rare in basketball. Better that a kid doesn't play if he has one and maybe it is time for the NCAA to set a protocol that extends across all sports.

But it's not like a kid with a concussion is going to be banging heads numerous times like you would expect with a football player.

I agree they are not common.  In my years I played a lot of basketball, got 3 concussions playing.  But it does happen.  One of the reasons I brought it up, is that his condition may have been exacerbated by a flagrant foul against Purdue, so he may have taken a risk and had it affect him.

The effects of concussions add up and aren't fully experienced for many years.  I would hope our staff would be more prudent.

[Spotcheck Billy]

my boss' daughter is still getting over a concussion she suffered last spring playing AAU soccer

[WI inferiority Complexes]

my boss' daughter is still getting over a concussion she suffered last spring playing AAU soccer

I'm part of a group which raised a little over $3M to design and implement a turf field for a small Catholic school in the Western Suburbs of Chicago. We were not surprised when we were warned not to place too much emphasis on the fact football would be played on the field, for high school football's long-term impact is debatable due to fear of concussions.

What was surprising (at least to me) was the number of concussions from high school soccer.  Interestingly, girls' soccer produces 40% more concussion than boys', (I haven't paid attention to enough soccer to explain why).

[Sylvester78]

my boss' daughter is still getting over a concussion she suffered last spring playing AAU soccer

I have heard that concussions are a huge problem in soccer

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Speaking of concussions, Creighton is apparently letting Austin Chatman play tonight despite having a concussion four days ago. I'm not a medical professional, but that seems unnecessarily risky to me.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

My wife got a concussion back in Feb. 2013 while we tried to clean up our walkways and driveway from the 3-feet of snow dumped by the blizzard.  A glob of snow/ice slid off the bay window on our house and clocked her in the head.  It took like 4 months before she finally felt better.

She accidently bumped her head this October and all the concussion symptoms all came back except even worse than the first time.  She's still concussed today (3/4 months later).  Doctors have preached patience as time will heal it, but it's been miserable few months.  She's tried a few medications, but the side effects seem to be worse from them than just dealing with a horrible headache.

[Silkk the Shaka]

I don't mean this in a bad way, but I'm indifferent.

Did you mean, "I don't mean this in a condenscending way?"

[brandx]

What was surprising (at least to me) was the number of concussions from high school soccer.  Interestingly, girls' soccer produces 40% more concussion than boys', (I haven't paid attention to enough soccer to explain why).

My guess is that boys play contact sports from an early age and are thus more skilled in dealing with contact plays (how to hit, how to protect yourself when being hit, etc.).

[Jay Bee]

my boss' daughter is still getting over a concussion she suffered last spring playing AAU soccer

Pics?

PS- I've been concussed multiple times & obviously still sharp as a nerf dart.

[Blackhat]

Remember that decent Canadian 3b got a concussion while a Brewer and never played again.  Canadians....pfft.

[Spotcheck Billy]

Pics?

PS- I've been concussed multiple times & obviously still sharp as a nerf dart.

just keep following her on Twitter you perv

[Blackhat]

Pics?

PS- I've been concussed multiple times & obviously still sharp as a nerf dart.

One in hs football against Arrowhead.  Thinking about sueing them soon.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Repeated concussions  can be terrible. I dont think its worth the risk to play someone. One that comes to mind is Marc Savard who used to play for the Bruins. Had his career ended and could never really return.

[WI inferiority Complexes]

Remember that decent Canadian 3b got a concussion while a Brewer and never played again.  Canadians....pfft.

Corey Koskie.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/koskico01.shtml

[Blackhat]

There's the guy.  He was having a pretty good year when it happened too.  Might have finished around 20 hrs 65 rbi's mid .800 OPS.  Think Russel the muscle Branyan might have replaced him in platoon fashion.

[Jay Bee]

Corey lives here (Twin Cities). I think he owns a couple of Planet Fitness locations here. I roll wit Lifetime though.

26th rounder or so... good draft pick by YOUR Minnesota Twins.