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First official word on Chris Tolliver?

Posted on 6/27/11 at 9:32 am
Posted by Indiana Tiger
Member since Feb 2005
4058 posts
Posted on 6/27/11 at 9:32 am
I know it's been reported that Tolliver can no longer play, but this is the first I've seen it straight from the horse's mouth:


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Tolliver, who suffered three concussions in the past year, no longer is allowed to play for LSU due to the risk of a long-term head injury. He started last year's fall camp as a contender for a starting job but now he is burdened with a decision on whether or not to hang up football altogether.

"I want to play, but concussions aren't nice," Tolliver said.

The soon-to-be redshirt junior, who is still in Baton Rouge working out with the team, said the only way he could play football again is if he were to transfer.

"It's been a rough road," Tolliver said. "I had one of the major concussions you can have, and since then it's not been easy for me."


Game Over
Posted by LSUSoulja08
Member since Oct 2007
16969 posts
Posted on 6/27/11 at 9:35 am to
hate to hear it for him....poor kid

hoping for all the best for him
Posted by mtntiger
Asheville, NC
Member since Oct 2003
26682 posts
Posted on 6/27/11 at 9:36 am to
Truly a sad story, but he's still got his scholly, I guess, so he can get his degree and maybe become a first-rate coach.

Best of luck to him.
Posted by Honkus
Member since Aug 2005
51889 posts
Posted on 6/27/11 at 9:43 am to
that sucks... wonder why he can't just sign a waiver absolving LSU of any responsibility if he has another concussion.
This post was edited on 6/27/11 at 9:44 am
Posted by ipodking
#StopTalkingAboutWomensSports
Member since Jun 2008
56322 posts
Posted on 6/27/11 at 9:44 am to
Sad news to hear
Posted by Chimlim
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jul 2005
17716 posts
Posted on 6/27/11 at 12:04 pm to
Sucks, I was looking forward to seeing him play. Wish him the best of luck.
Posted by tigerfoot
Alexandria
Member since Sep 2006
56577 posts
Posted on 6/27/11 at 12:08 pm to
With all the publicity concerning head injuries, and the reports from these players as time progresses, I cant imagine he does not gladly walk away.

If he was my kid, I would strongly advise him to not continue down the road of contact sports.

I really thought he would contribute. Too bad for him, but health has to come first. Get your degree, and use your noggin while you still can.
Posted by RGJ18
Collierville, TN
Member since Feb 2010
8732 posts
Posted on 6/27/11 at 12:39 pm to
I was actually just thinking about this whether they had officially said he was done. Anyway you gotta really feel bad for CT, I and alot of other tiger fans had high hopes for him going into next season
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