Shirreffs - did he have a concussion?

[HooHusky]

Wasn't clear from the announcers what his status was. Any report after the game?

 

[nimzovich]

Yes he did

 

[Redding Husky]

Probably back for the bowl, right?

 

[jackl]

Wasn't clear from the announcers what his status was. Any report after the game?

Nothing was clear from the PA system. Couldn't hear any of the penalty calls by the refs. It was awful except for the game that broke out. GO HUSKIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jostar1]

Desmond Conner ‏@desmondconner · 1h1 hour ago  East Hartford, CT
#UConnFootball QB Bryant Shirreffs (blow to head) should be OK but lower leg injury to TE Tommy Myers significant. Done for the year..

 

[Bezzz]

Sure looked like he was in loopy land for a minute, on his back, hands out. The d!ckwad who clocked him (targeting, ejected) kneeled down with him and seemed to apologize, gave him a pat on the tummy. Didn't look like it was intentional, it just happened. It's a violent game.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Sure looked like he was in loopy land for a minute, on his back, hands out. The d!ckwad who clocked him (targeting, ejected) kneeled down with him and seemed to apologize, gave him a pat on the tummy. Didn't look like it was intentional, it just happened. It's a violent game.

In tonight's OU-TCU game, some d!ckwad Horned Toad was ejected for targeting and clocking the head of the Sooners' QB which banged on the turk. Luckily for OU, their QB didn't look nearly as loopy as BS, didn't miss a play, and soon after had a great run leading to a FG. Yup, it can be a violent game.

 

[Dooley]

That was an incredibly dirty hit by that Houston . Launched with his head first and was trying to hit BS in the head. Very happy for the guys to pull out the W despite that cheap shot.

 

[BlueDogs]

Takes 1 to 2 weeks to recover. Hopefully, he gets back for Temple?

 

[JMick]

That was an incredibly dirty hit by that Houston . Launched with his head first and was trying to hit BS in the head. Very happy for the guys to pull out the W despite that cheap shot.

I don't think it was a cheap shot, but rather a player that hasn't learned to not lead with his helmet. Coaches drilled it into our heads in pop warner that you do NOT lead with your helmet, then I got to high school and had a coach telling us to "use your helmet like a weapon." A lot of these hits are on players' former coaches teaching them dangerous techniques

 

[CallMeBruce]

I don't think it was a cheap shot, but rather a player that hasn't learned to not lead with his helmet. Coaches drilled it into our heads in pop warner that you do NOT lead with your helmet, then I got to high school and had a coach telling us to "use your helmet like a weapon." A lot of these hits are on players' former coaches teaching them dangerous techniques

Schools lean pretty hard on coaches these days to use proper concussion protocol, but I'm sure there are still some idiots out there.

 

[Dooley]

I don't think it was a cheap shot, but rather a player that hasn't learned to not lead with his helmet. Coaches drilled it into our heads in pop warner that you do NOT lead with your helmet, then I got to high school and had a coach telling us to "use your helmet like a weapon." A lot of these hits are on players' former coaches teaching them dangerous techniques

Maybe. Kid led with his helmet, made no attempt to put a shoulder into it, and seemed to have been launching after BS committed to the slide. To me, it's dirty. But maybe you're right - he might not be properly coached.

 

[JMick]

Schools lean pretty hard on coaches these days to use proper concussion protocol, but I'm sure there are still some idiots out there.

Agreed, but some of these kids were playing HS football 4 years ago where the concussion protocol's still weren't the same

 

[MidTown Husky]

The hit on Meyers was the cheap shot he was just blocking somebody and the other guy came flying in right into his lower leg

 

[JMick]

The hit on Meyers was the cheap shot he was just blocking somebody and the other guy came flying in right into his lower leg

I hope this is sarcasm.... the dude dove for Arkeel...

 

[MidTown Husky]

I hope this is sarcasm.... the dude dove for Arkeel...

Well he missed

 

[junglehusky]

Watching on the DVR... just feel uncomfortable watching that replay over and over. It was a dirty hit no doubt. I would not expect Shirrefs to be back next week.

 

[huskymedic]

Joseph_Duarte9:48pm via TweetDeck
Herman on ejection of Roberts for targeting: "It's a really tough rule. I know why the rule exists, it exists for player safety.” [cont.]

Joseph_Duarte9:49pm via TweetDeck
Herman on ejection [cont.] "I think the intent of the rule is certainly admirable. It's really hard to coach defensive football … ‘ [cont.]

Joseph_Duarte9:50pm via TweetDeck
Herman on ejection: [cont.] "these days when things happen in split-second & defender has target on ball carrier and leaves feet [cont.]

Joseph_Duarte9:51pm via TweetDeck
Herman on ejection [cont.]
“ … uncoils to make that tackle, and at the last split-second that target changes."

 

[JMick]

Joseph_Duarte9:48pm via TweetDeck
Herman on ejection of Roberts for targeting: "It's a really tough rule. I know why the rule exists, it exists for player safety.” [cont.]

Joseph_Duarte9:49pm via TweetDeck
Herman on ejection [cont.] "I think the intent of the rule is certainly admirable. It's really hard to coach defensive football … ‘ [cont.]

Joseph_Duarte9:50pm via TweetDeck
Herman on ejection: [cont.] "these days when things happen in split-second & defender has target on ball carrier and leaves feet [cont.]

Joseph_Duarte9:51pm via TweetDeck
Herman on ejection [cont.]
“ … uncoils to make that tackle, and at the last split-second that target changes."

Well, Coach Herman, teach your players not to lead with their helmet.

Was it malicious? No. Was it a preventable hit? Yes.

 

[minidarren]

Joseph_Duarte9:48pm via TweetDeck
Herman on ejection of Roberts for targeting: "It's a really tough rule. I know why the rule exists, it exists for player safety.” [cont.]

Joseph_Duarte9:49pm via TweetDeck
Herman on ejection [cont.] "I think the intent of the rule is certainly admirable. It's really hard to coach defensive football … ‘ [cont.]

Joseph_Duarte9:50pm via TweetDeck
Herman on ejection: [cont.] "these days when things happen in split-second & defender has target on ball carrier and leaves feet [cont.]

Joseph_Duarte9:51pm via TweetDeck
Herman on ejection [cont.]
“ … uncoils to make that tackle, and at the last split-second that target changes."

This is all great, but BS gave himself up by sliding. All bets should have been off at that point.

 

[cryjeremiah]

Maybe. Kid led with his helmet, made no attempt to put a shoulder into it, and seemed to have been launching after BS committed to the slide. To me, it's dirty. But maybe you're right - he might not be properly coached.

At a minimum, it was textbook targeting.

 

[Dove]

That was one m-f'in vicious hit. So glad he was able to walk off the field.

 

[gioff23]

Hey Tom, take that to the SEC

 

[Scoe]

That was definitely targeting his helmet was pointed downward, if someone does that in the NFL they get a huge fine and a suspension. I can't say I liked to see guys on the other team get hurt but I loved the message our defense sent on their qb the slam by Ayemi was dumb but I it was worth it in the end.

 

[Chief00]

Quite frankly, the QB slide needs to be protected or what's the point? The refs handled appropriately. It wasn't a borderline call.