A wrongful-death lawsuit charges that 22-year-old Derek Sheely, of Germantown, returned to the field despite bleeding from his forehead during four consecutive practice sessions in August 2011. He was never checked for a concussion or to see if his helmet was properly fitted, the lawsuit said.
“One of Derek’s teammates described the demeanor of the practices leading up to Derek’s fatal injury as completely ‘out of control,’” the lawsuit said. “What is more, the word ‘concussion’ is not stated a single time in Frostburg’s team policies. Thus, the coaches treated all injuries — brain injuries and ankle sprains — the same: You were expected to play through them.”
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This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to football head and neck injuries. When will they learn?
BAN FOOTBALL FOR GOODNESS SAKE
If I am bleeding from my head and Think I may have a head injury No Person, Coach or Preacher could tell me to get back in!! 22 years old should have some personal responsibility! Football is a Nasty game! Dah Here is your Sign! DONT PLAY
They won't learn.They have a deep seeded desire to go pro,and they strive for that chance.Sure they claim to be pursuing a career in something completely different,but just give them the chance to make some serious money and all that other stuff will be out of the window.
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