Tua out for Thursday?

[*michaelsean*]

(10-04-2022, 11:18 AM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote:

At approximately 6:30 in the video, "We now have the value of video." (Click the "Watch on YouTube" link.)

The value of video is you can look for those temporary observable signs that may have disappeared on their own by the time the sideline or locker room or clinic exam occurs.  We expect the observable signs to disappear quickly because that is, by definition, part of what makes a concussion a concussion. By watching video, you can observe temporary observable signs you would have otherwise missed. And as explained in the video, Tua may have felt and acted fine during the second half, that doesn't rule out a concussion in the first half.

This underscores there is still a need to educate the public on what a concussion looks like. Take away is this; if you have a child or relative who plays sports and you see them unable to maintain their balance after hitting their head, if they are swaying or unsteady on their feet, if they are "shaking the cobwebs out," that's a concussion. That player should immediately be removed from the game and enter the return to play protocol. If the coaching staff or trainers don't recognize it and take the appropriate action, you need to make them for the health and safety the player. Sideline your own kid if necessary.


We know one concussion increases the risk and severity of future concussions, especially if the player hasn't healed from the previous concussion. There is no doubt in my mind, Sunday's injury played a part in Thursday's injury. 

Nobody would have debated a video diagnosis of Tua having a concussion Thursday, but for some reason they debate it on the Sunday one.