Genaro Resendiz's blog ::Classy move by the Tampa Bay Bucs; recognizing the dignity of Eric LeGrand
Football is a sport where performance on the field can quickly be trumped by health away from the gridiron. Fans at Raymond James Stadium witnessed such a moment on Sunday, November 11, when linebacker Quincy Black of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was carted off the field following a head-to-head collision. The 6th year player was attempting to tackle San Diego Chargers' running back Ryan Matthews during a 34-24 triumph by the Bucs. Though the ball carrier's progress was stopped, Black fell to the turf following contact between the helmets. These are among the most sobering moments in the NFL, as football has seen several players lose mobility over the years due to spinal cord injuries. Black was carted off the field and even gave a "thumb-up" salute as he exited the stadium. However, the prognosis has not gone flawlessly for the well-liked University of New Mexico product. On Tuesday, Tampa Bay placed Black on season-ending injured reserve due to a neck injury, which continues to affect his functioning. Though fortunately not limiting overall mobility, medical sources have indicated the wound must be treated as a significant one. Paralysis is not the only danger, as Black continues to have trouble with normal functioning of his left arm, despite walking out of the hospital the following day. The Bucs have offered positive spin on Black's progress, despite sidelining him for the remainder of 2012. When the swelling subsides, the linebacker will undergo additional testing to determine if there is nerve damage. Though Coach Greg Schiano described the toughness of the player during his weekly press conference, the injury could certainly limit his career, if normal functioning of the arm is hampered. Seeing a player carted away surely struck a tender chord for Schiano. While coaching Rutgers University in 2010, the Bucs' leader witnessed defensive lineman Eric LeGrand fall to the field following a tackle in MetLife Stadium against the Army Black Knights. LeGrand would similarly leave on a stretcher, but his injury proved far worse. The college student was paralyzed below the neck due to a fracture to his cervical vertebrae. LeGrand's career ended, but he proceeded to get his life on track and even signed a 1 day contract with Schiano's Buccaneers earlier this year. The 22 year-old has written a book on his experiences and Tampa Bay has obviously derived motivation from the courageous struggle to overcome his disability. Such injuries are always feared in a sport characterized by hard contact. For that reason, fans must be grateful that Black's symptoms are not worse. Nevertheless, the loss of his services will be missed. The Bucs' linebacker corps has greatly improved in 2012 with the addition of rookie tackling-sensation Lavonte David. Despite only starting 5 games, the 6 year veteran is one of the more experienced players on the squad. He additionally contributes to special team and his knowledge is undoubtedly beneficial to surrounding young players. Prior to the injury, Black posted a season-high 6 tackles against the Chargers. He accumulated 35 total wrap-ups during 9 games of the 2012 season, with a fumble recovery on special teams. The loss of Black likely grants additional playing time to reserves Adam Hayward and Dekoda Watson. Each player has spent his entire career with the Bucs and it is hoped that the combination can handle increased responsibilities within Schiano's system. Fans at Raymond James Stadium obviously hope to see Quincy Black playing again. Yet, his long-term health away from the gridiron remains everyone's priority. Sources: Yahoo! Sports, TampaBay.com. More by Jeff Briscoe from Yahoo! Contributor Network: Bucs Short Circuit Chargers: 5 Reasons for Tampa Bay's Triumph Jeff Briscoe is a writer who covers sports for the Yahoo! Contributor Network. A loyal Tampa Bay Bucs fan, he co-hosts the Florida-based radio show, The Sports Train. |
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