When will we take concussions seriously???

 
Take a look at what Georgia Tech Guard Matt Causey's eyes are doing during their loss at Duke on Wednesday. He is on the court minutes after suffering a Grade 2 concussion! How many more athletes are going to suffer long term problems? Atleast Charlotte Bobcat Forward Gerald Wallace will sit out for atleast two weeks, but this was after four in as many years. I believe its time to change the term concussion to irreversible brain-damaging injury. There is medical research stating concussions cause significant long term brain damage including depression, loss of motor function, and amnesia. Moreover, concussion symptoms are delayed as much as 48 hours and Georgia Tech put their starting point guard at risk for another with his gritty style. Where are the trainers and doctors on the court who shouldn't let Causey back on the court? Who authorized this? Were they waiting for him to pass out on the court? I am all for applauding toughness and playing through pain, with the strong ... [link]

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