Derrian Brown

Discussion in 'On The Field' started by Joe Fan, Jan 31, 2019.

  1. Run Pincher

    Run Pincher 2,500+ Posts

    I think his issue is treatable, unlike the genetic defect of Floyd. I think there's a chance he'll be back a la Andrew Jones.
     
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  2. BurntOrangeLH

    BurntOrangeLH 2,500+ Posts

    Completely different medical situations.
     
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  3. MajesticII

    MajesticII 1,000+ Posts

    But both involving head/neck in a very violent collision sport in a time when society is all into the media uproar over safety in the sport. Do you really think a doctor is going to jeopardize his practice by clearing anyone after what Brown has gone through ?
     
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  4. dukesteer

    dukesteer 5,000+ Posts

    If the blood clot can be fully and successfully treated, then yes. It’s Andrew Jones all over again as noted by others above.

    The kid has a dream to play college football. Why should that be taken away from him? This is not a skeletal or heart issue...
     
  5. zuckercanyon

    zuckercanyon 2,500+ Posts

    you say blood clot(s) to me and I'm apprehensive about what my future life is going to be like
     
  6. dukesteer

    dukesteer 5,000+ Posts

    It’s a fair point. I would leave it up to the medical experts. Mayo Clinic types. The problem could be aberrational, or potentially chronic. The question will be to assess his risk factors and the probability of a reoccurrence versus an average person. If his is higher, sadly, game over.

    Perhaps related, most know that Earl had a chronic spinal stenosis (De Gabriel Floyd) issue while he was as taking massive hits and dishing them out as well. One has to wonder if Earl would have ever played college football if he had been diagnosed with the problem at an early age. But, I digress.
     
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  7. moondog_LFZ

    moondog_LFZ 5,000+ Posts

    So did Michael Irvin.
     
  8. zuckercanyon

    zuckercanyon 2,500+ Posts

    These days, Earl would (hopefully) be diagnosed the same way DF was and would then make a decision based on that....I don't think he knew that until after he had hung up his cleats after his NFL career...
     
  9. 22Horn

    22Horn 500+ Posts

    But both involving head/neck in a very violent collision sport in a time when society is all into the media uproar over safety in the sport. Do you really think a doctor is going to jeopardize his practice by clearing anyone after what Brown has gone through ?

    I've tried keeping up with status of DB but I did not recall his injury status being a result of head / neck issue ???
     
  10. MajesticII

    MajesticII 1,000+ Posts

    Blood clot in the brain....What caused this clot ? Was it due to possible brain hemorrhage at some point due to head trauma caused by football ? Brain location makes it a head issue.
     
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  11. easy

    easy 2,500+ Posts

     
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  12. dukesteer

    dukesteer 5,000+ Posts

    Now “physical activity” is light years away from being cleared to participate in a violent contact sport like college football, but it is a wonderful first step.
     
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  13. Joe Fan

    Joe Fan 10,000+ Posts

     
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  14. Austin_Bill

    Austin_Bill 2,500+ Posts

    I'm less than concerned about the contact part as I am how his body will react to the strain of physical activity. What is going to happen when his heart is pumping blood at 80% capacity. That is a huge factor in strokes.

    We keep wondering will a blow to his head cause another stroke, I think if there is going to be a issue it's going to happen when he is exerting himself at a very high level.
     
  15. moondog_LFZ

    moondog_LFZ 5,000+ Posts

    I'm going to assume his doctor has cleared him if he plays.
    I will have to believe that MRIs, etc, have shown no blockage to any veins or arteries.
    I would imagine he has, or will be, put through a number of stress tests.
    I will have to believe his head has healed from surgery.
    He is still a young, growing "boy".
    They heal better than us old farts.
    And he's had plenty of time with trainers to rebuild himself.
     
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  16. dukesteer

    dukesteer 5,000+ Posts

    There seems to be some very good karma out there for Derrian, of the Andrew Jones variety. It would be spectacular if he can make it all the way back and actually play for Texas. I can just imagine the ovation he would receive...

    Of course, we all want what’s best for him, and that has nothing to do with football.
     
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  17. 22Horn

    22Horn 500+ Posts

    Great comments that will serve to keep him encouraged!

    Such a ovation would send chill bumps to many fans as well as others that know of his plight. So good to see A Jones playing so well and being a productive contributor.
     
  18. Joe Fan

    Joe Fan 10,000+ Posts

     
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  19. X Misn Tx

    X Misn Tx 2,500+ Posts

    or DELL Medical types :hookem:
     
  20. MajesticII

    MajesticII 1,000+ Posts

    Any word on what he was doing before Virus breakout ? How physical his physical activity was ? Walking, jogging, running, lifting beanbags, real wt training? what ?
     
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  21. Joe Fan

    Joe Fan 10,000+ Posts

  22. MajesticII

    MajesticII 1,000+ Posts

    Both those guys should go ahead and take a medical ship.
     
  23. Joe Fan

    Joe Fan 10,000+ Posts

     
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  24. FWHORN

    FWHORN 10,000+ Posts

    Good luck and God Bless, medical scholarship is still chance to get degree from great University and go out and make difference in the world. We will all be cheering for you!:hookem:
     
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  25. HornHuskerDad

    HornHuskerDad 5,000+ Posts

    Best wishes, Derrian. Work hard, get your degree from UT, and have a productive and fulfilled life. :hookem:
     
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