Darlington working out at WR

[Mavric]

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[lo country]

A lot of discussion about the concussion concerns, but are there any reports about how he has done. Not making light of concussion concerns. I just have seen or heard how he is doing with the position change.

 

[ScottyIce]

Darlington was quoted tonight that he has no concerns about past concussion issues. Let's just let this go.

 

[Huskers19911]

Darlington was quoted tonight that he has no concerns about past concussion issues. Let's just let this go.

We all know concussions can be dangerous. We also know that a first concussion can cause harm, long-term. Should we just ban football altogether and every other sport? Or should we teach how to try to prevent concussions?

 

[BellyOption]

The concussion specialists on campus are truly leaders in the field. They have tested him multiple times since he stepped on campus two years ago. He has passed every test with flying colors and has been given a clean bill of health by the concussion specialists. He also has the unwavering support of his parents. Finally, he is bigger, faster and stronger than probably any other skill player on the team. He knows the risks. His parents know the risks. The concussion specialists know the risks. And, he has prepared his body in a way that gives him the best opportunity possible. He wants to play.

All I'm hoping for is that this young man is simply given a legitimate shot at earning playing time. If he's given a legit shot and it doesn't work out, then it doesn't work out. But, based on the kind of competitor he is, I expect him to be a contributor at some point - IF he's given a legitimate shot. #GBR

 

[RedDenver]

You're expecting a 20 year old who is a competitor and grew up dreaming to play football and got offers from big Div I schools to make an educated decision about this. Is Darlington an expert on brain science and we just don't know about it? Things like this should not be up to the kids.

I'm not taking a stance on either side of the concussion discussion here. But I want to point out that you've labeled a 20 year old as a kid. There's no clear distinction of when a kid becomes an adult, so a large part of the disagreement here hinges on whether you think a 20 year old college athlete is mature enough to make their own life choices about issues that have long-term consequences. I don't think there's a clear right answer.

 

[QMany]

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[The Dude]

I think it's pretty clear they're trying to get him on the field.

Hope he has a productive and relatively healthy career at WR.

 

[BaytownHusker]

Im going to go out on a limb and say he will have huge Jr and Sr years at Wideout. I just have a feeling. He will make a little splash this year but do big things his last 2 years here.

 

[RedDenver]

I think he'll be another of the spring heroes that seldom/never sees the field.

 

[Hedley Lamarr]

I think he'll be another of the spring heroes that seldom/never sees the field.

Not with his work ethic and athletic ability

 

[DomiNUs]

I like this move. Darlington has been getting juiced in the weight room. Could be a decent posession wr. Imo the concussion thing is overblown.

Considering that I'm that concussion +20 years. I had 4 between the ages of 8-14, and I can tell you now that I"m 20 years later from my last I am encountering all sorts of problems. Depression, anxiety, I have a hard time focusing on things that I use to just dive into and enjoy. I can't watch movies without getting frustrated by sitting still. I can't enjoy video games any more except a few. I have a hard time with jobs that require a lot of concentration, I'm argumentative about everything, I have a hard time hanging on to relationships, and that is just 20 years.
TBI is a huge problem, and your response is a slap in the face to someone who is dealing with it on a daily basis.

No it isnt because im not talking about anyone eles concussion problems. Im talking about zd's. im going to assume that hes had the proper care and has made an educated decision to keep playing.

You're expecting a 20 year old who is a competitor and grew up dreaming to play football and got offers from big Div I schools to make an educated decision about this. Is Darlington an expert on brain science and we just don't know about it? Things like this should not be up to the kids.

At some point in time people have to be responsible for the decisions and life they choose to lead. If we can send 17 year old kids into battle, which is far more dangerous than football, then we can let others make their own life decisions.

The reason I don't like that comparison is because on one hand you're risking your life to protect your country and on the other you're risking your life to play a sport.

Also, in the past I've seen lots of coaches let the players decide and it didn't end well. Burkhead came back too early because he was a fighter and hurt himself worse. It's happened other times but that's the first that comes to mind.

It is a valid comparison. Some choose to defend their country, some choose to play football. The point is that they have the freedom to make that choice.

Sometimes people should be protected from their choices because they're incapable of grasping the weight of them. I'm not coming down on either side of this, but especially with kids, yes, 20 is still a kid, who's brains are still developing at quite a rapid rate.

20 is not a kid. Not by the law and not by a lot of other factors. Once turned of a legal age, people should and do have the freedom to make their own choices.

 

[The Dude]

I became a man at 13.

 

[ScottyIce]

I became a man at 13.

12 for me...........

 

[Enhance]

You're expecting a 20 year old who is a competitor and grew up dreaming to play football and got offers from big Div I schools to make an educated decision about this. Is Darlington an expert on brain science and we just don't know about it? Things like this should not be up to the kids.

I'm not taking a stance on either side of the concussion discussion here. But I want to point out that you've labeled a 20 year old as a kid. There's no clear distinction of when a kid becomes an adult, so a large part of the disagreement here hinges on whether you think a 20 year old college athlete is mature enough to make their own life choices about issues that have long-term consequences. I don't think there's a clear right answer.

Legally, in this state and every other, ZD is an adult. If he were to commit a crime he'd be charged as an adult. He'd have to pay full price for a movie. He's close to being able to legally drink alcohol. Kids his age and younger are oversees getting shot at and dying. He is an adult.

Although he is young, and at a university, I think it's ridiculous for anyone to assume how he came to his decision. Unfounded speculation does little more than breed false rumors.