Injuries are too common. They can cost the athletes millions as well as careers. Think Jake Butt, Michigan TE who tore up a knee in a bowl game. It’s the millions that are waiting for them that they have to protect.
Troy Aikman did the same thing in Hawaii during the Pro Bowl. After a week of partying he left at half time to catch an earlier flight back home. Steve Young had to finish the game-Aikman got fined. I found it quite funny considering the importance of the game.
He should have opted out completely. No harm no foul. Everyone would understand. But to play them pull himself? Horrible optics. He will still play but I would bet he just tanked his value. Serves him right.
“Injuries are too common. They can cost the athletes millions as well as careers. Think Jake Butt, Michigan TE who tore up a knee in a bowl game. It’s the millions that are waiting for them that they have to protect.”
OK.
So what about the student-athlete playing on the offensive line that gets his neck broke protecting the future NFL quarterback?
How does the emerging professional-football-team-on-campus system protect the economic and physical health of all team members?