Scott Fava out for 11 hours

[shasta]

Geez that was some concussion. Out cold in intensive care for 11 hours.

There must be grave doubts about next week despite his own optimism.

See full article:
http://www.smh.com.au/news/rugby-7s/...582568207.html

[Darren]

fark!!!

Isn't any major concussion met with a mandatory 2 week lay off? Either way, I'd be buying myself a helmet this week ...

[.X.]

looking at the fotage i dunno whether a helmet would have helped - unless we get Larry to send over a couple from the NFL.

Im not sure about the mandatory requirements, but after the recent retirement of Elton Flatley.

didnt the former Quaterback for the Dallas Cowboys retired for a similar problem??? Larry can you help me out with this one please mate?

[LarryNJ]

Yes, several QB's retired early from concussions. Most notable are Troy Aikman (Cowboys) and Steve Young. I'm not sure how many Troy had but I believe that Steve had 7 concusions during his career before his wife made him give it up.

Most professional athletes are so competitive that they feel can come back quickly from almost anything.

[.X.]

Thanks Larry