Magnanimous Posted November 27, 2016 Posted November 27, 2016 This had been mentioned earlier, but considering it got its own article and was just on the front page of Yahoo, I figured it deserved its own thread. Might end up being a blurb in this week's national conversation. Quote
Alford Bailey Posted November 27, 2016 Posted November 27, 2016 I get it and honestly do not blame him. But, he could get the crap knocked out of him in the bowl game or could have happened in the PUke game. . If concerned about concussions why not just quit? Hoosierfan2017 and Dalton26 2 Quote
Crimson and Cream Posted November 27, 2016 Posted November 27, 2016 14 minutes ago, Alford Bailey said: I get it and honestly do not blame him. But, he could get the crap knocked out of him in the bowl game or could have happened in the PUke game. . If concerned about concussions why not just quit? Finish what you started. Seems like the type of motto he would live by at least. Quote
8bucks Posted November 27, 2016 Posted November 27, 2016 Finish what you started. Seems like the type of motto he would live by at least. Did you read the article? He graduates this spring and due to some concussions and the way he plays he is ready to move on. Seems reasonable to me. bnkepner 1 Quote
Hoosierfan2017 Posted November 27, 2016 Posted November 27, 2016 "I’ve had a lot of concussions in my career, a lot of which were in high school." Man I would've hung it up a long time ago if I was in that situation. I get the love of the game and everything, but my brain's one thing I wouldn't put at risk. It's just not worth having your brain turn to mush in your 40s like some of the former players we see. Crimson and Cream, IUsafety, Alford Bailey and 1 other 4 Quote
8bucks Posted November 27, 2016 Posted November 27, 2016 This was his Response a few weeks back when asked about transferring somewhere where he could play. Some might question if his leaving after the year is going against this but I don't. He did not want to go be a QB somewhere else, he wanted to be at Indiana even as a back up. He will graduate and is ready to move on. Concussions just led him to this decision a little early but when you play with reckless abandon more concussions are imminent. Quote
WayneFleekHoosier Posted November 27, 2016 Posted November 27, 2016 Where and what do the transfer comments have to do with. If you're done because of concussions, what does that have to do with anything? Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Quote
HoosierAloha Posted November 28, 2016 Posted November 28, 2016 Where and what do the transfer comments have to do with. If you're done because of concussions, what does that have to do with anything? Sent from my iPhone using BtownBannersHe was probably asked about transferring after graduation and that was his response? Quote
lucel15 Posted November 28, 2016 Posted November 28, 2016 I don't blame him with concussions. I was forced to call it quits in college after my freshman year. Most of mine came in HS. Thanks to wrestling, that's where most came from but my worst one was JR year of football when I woke up in the hospital. Wasn't allowed to do any contact sports for 8mths. Eventually passed baseline again and came back and played SR year. Unfortunately had a few smaller ones in college and had to call it quits. Migraines..... Headaches.... And memory lapses back then at 19-20 years is a scary thing. Don't blame him. Best of luck with his future endeavors. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app HoosierAloha, Banksyrules, akhosrof and 4 others 7 Quote
Hoosier Roots Posted November 28, 2016 Posted November 28, 2016 I don't think most people realize just how much one season takes out of you. I don't blame Zander at all. At some point the constant head aches and noticeable loss of Cognitive function become not worth it. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Quote
8bucks Posted November 28, 2016 Posted November 28, 2016 Where and what do the transfer comments have to do with. If you're done because of concussions, what does that have to do with anything? Sent from my iPhone using BtownBannersI may have misread some of the posts thinking they were suggesting Diamonte was quitting on his team. My post was intending to show that he has been all in for Indiana. Instead of transferring to play more he was willing to stay and be a backup and that is not indicative of a quitter. Tom White, IUsafety, hsrtxp and 1 other 4 Quote
lucel15 Posted November 28, 2016 Posted November 28, 2016 I may have misread some of the posts thinking they were suggesting Diamonte was quitting on his team. My post was intending to show that he has been all in for Indiana. Instead of transferring to play more he was willing to stay and be a backup and that is not indicative of a quitter. No I agree he is everything you want a hoosier to be. He was all in day one. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app 8bucks, Napleshoosier, hsrtxp and 1 other 4 Quote
KingPG21 Posted November 28, 2016 Posted November 28, 2016 Wish Diamont the best. Hopefully he has no long term consequences from the concussions. His comments on not wanting to leave his teammates makes me like him so much more. Dude is everything you want in a teammate. Gonna be missed Crimson and Cream, ThompsonHoosier, hsrtxp and 2 others 5 Quote
Crimson and Cream Posted November 28, 2016 Posted November 28, 2016 5 hours ago, 8bucks said: Did you read the article? He graduates this spring and due to some concussions and the way he plays he is ready to move on. Seems reasonable to me. No that wasn't what I was implying. The previous poster asked if he was so concerned of the concussions why not just call it now and not play the last 2 games, and I was stating that he didn't seem like the type of person to not finish out the season. 8bucks and Class of '66 Old Fart 2 Quote
Class of '66 Old Fart Posted December 6, 2016 Posted December 6, 2016 The following was a tweet from Eric Sondheimer who has covered high school sports for the Los Angeles Times since 1997 and in Southern California since 1976. "Don't be surprised if Indiana QB Zander Diamont returns to Venice High in the fall as QB coach. His brother, Luca, will be top sophomore." HoosierAloha, Napleshoosier, IUsafety and 2 others 5 Quote
Crimson and Cream Posted December 7, 2016 Posted December 7, 2016 13 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said: The following was a tweet from Eric Sondheimer who has covered high school sports for the Los Angeles Times since 1997 and in Southern California since 1976. "Don't be surprised if Indiana QB Zander Diamont returns to Venice High in the fall as QB coach. His brother, Luca, will be top sophomore." Is Luca any good? ALASKA HOOSIER and hsrtxp 2 Quote
lucel15 Posted December 7, 2016 Posted December 7, 2016 Is Luca any good?Started as a froshSent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app hsrtxp 1 Quote
The Ola Depot Posted December 7, 2016 Posted December 7, 2016 I've heard Zander will openly admit Luca is better than him. Quote
lucel15 Posted December 7, 2016 Posted December 7, 2016 I've heard Zander will openly admit Luca is better than him. Yes very much so Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
lucel15 Posted December 7, 2016 Posted December 7, 2016 For a freshman... Makes very smart reads Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
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