In the Training Room: Collie

Analysis on his status

Some will argue that it DOES matter, that there is BLAME to be laid at someone’s feet for trotting Collie out “too soon.”  The reality is that doctors simply don’t know enough about concussions – or the human body in general – to ever be 100% certain how a given individual will respond.  I trust that the independent medical staff set a conservative threshold for clearing him based on the available research.  The issue is that there simply isn’t enough information or technology yet to know when the player is fully ready after the first shock.