Texas RB retires after concussions

Sad story. I wish him the best in the future!

Sad story for Newton who made a very mature decision regarding his future. An even sadder story for Aaron Williams who may one day be fed through a straw at age 27.

Good luck, Tre. It's good to know everyone supports your decision to opt for quality of life. Multiple concussions are not something to ignore.

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Good luck to Tre. He's on track to graduate in Dec 2011 with a 3.6 GPA. Bright future and smart kid. He's had concussions since playing at Southlake Carroll. Time to move on.

It's great to hear that he's a good student. I'm also glad he's smart enough to walk away from the game. Too many guys don't know when to call it quits.

So is Mack going to now dangle the ultimate carrot in front of another prized Texas schoolboy? I'm pretty sure that Tre' will be given a medical hardship scholarship.

And kudos to UT for honoring his scholarship.

Classy in a collegiate sports world where that isn't exactly the norm...

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Originally posted 09:31 AM ET  11.16 by GrandTheftHarley

I find it encouraging that Tre's dad, a former NFL lineman and Dallas Cowboy great, fully supports his decision.

When ESPN asked his dad what he said to his son last year when it was announced he would be the starter, Nate said he told his son to forget all that and focus on making making straight "A's". Dad has made sure his kid has his head on straight.

"Retire" & "Texas" in the same headline and no mention of Mack???

Good for the kid. Sounds like he has his head on straight.

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Originally posted 08:54 AM ET  11.16 by Commodore Fan

Sad story for Newton who made a very mature decision regarding his future. An even sadder story for Aaron Williams who may one day be fed through a straw at age 27.

Man you ain't kidding. That guy has no idea what he might be in for someday. Ahhhh the young.

At least there is a "Newton" in the news for the right reasons.

It's a smart decision by the kid. He has a long life ahead of him and concussions are a great way to risk your future.

It's nice to know he was already preparing for a future out of football. Sounds like a couple of DB's need to keep that in mind too.

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Originally posted 10:27 AM ET  11.16 by tjb94

It's a smart decision by the kid. He has a long life ahead of him and concussions are a great way to risk your future.

Heard the same thing on Shakerin (Utah RB). He's only a sophomore, and done with football. Do you thing we're just more aware of it now, or are we seeing more concussions? Either way, gotta work on a helmet design that doesn't let the melon rattle so much.

<I always go 100 miles per hour and will worry about all that health stuff 10 years from now when I'm done playing," Gideon said.>


You may not have to worry about it at all... if you get enough concussions...

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Originally posted 10:27 AM ET  11.16 by tjb94

It's a smart decision by the kid. He has a long life ahead of him and concussions are a great way to risk your future.

+1. It's the right thing to do, and more kids should consider making the same choice.

They need to start calling spearing when a guy tackles with his helmet ... they let it happen at all levels. You should tackle with your shoulder.

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Originally posted 03:04 PM ET  11.16 by Jack Wagon

You should tackle with your shoulder.

Let's ask the subject of your avatar pic, "have you ever been tagged high in a softball game?"

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Originally posted 09:18 AM ET  11.16 by Otis B. Driftwood

And kudos to UT for honoring his scholarship. Classy in a collegiate sports world where that isn't exactly the norm...

Amen.