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Former Player Medical Issues
Posted on 12/10/15 at 10:50 am
Posted on 12/10/15 at 10:50 am
Once a player is done playing at LSU or any other school for that matter and does not end up on an NFL roster which most don't, do they have any type of health benefits coming to them to aid in the financial coverage of injuries and problems that came about from playing football?
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Posted on 12/10/15 at 10:52 am to texastigerr
at bama they put them down like injured horses.
Posted on 12/10/15 at 10:54 am to texastigerr
Excellent question. I don't know the answer. But am curious now too.
Posted on 12/10/15 at 11:02 am to texastigerr
From investigative shows I've watched they get nothing from the University after they leave.
I am sure they're something in the court system trying to change this.
As a long time LSU supporter and season ticket holder I think we should take care of these player's if they were injured while at LSU
I am sure they're something in the court system trying to change this.
As a long time LSU supporter and season ticket holder I think we should take care of these player's if they were injured while at LSU
Posted on 12/10/15 at 11:05 am to DeafVallyBatnR
I guess one issue could be health issues that do not manifest itself while playing such as concussion syndroms or arthritis in knees that cause future surgeries after having had surgery during their time in a program. It's a big issue and you have to wonder with all of the money being made or revenue generated how long before changes come to the "student" athlete benefits.
Posted on 12/10/15 at 11:05 am to texastigerr
no
Posted on 12/10/15 at 11:08 am to texastigerr
if it is an injury sustained by the athlete will playing for the university in the sport that they are there to play, they are covered for 4 years after they are done. Also they go through an exit physical at the end of their time
Posted on 12/10/15 at 11:13 am to CharlesLSU
have you had problems?
Posted on 12/10/15 at 11:13 am to texastigerr
There are concussion protocols now in place to protect players. Also, every athlete has a greater risk for developing osteoarthritis in the future. That's just how our joints are made. Playing football is risky, there's no denying it. Players and their families are fully aware of these risks and freely choose to participate. Should high schools be responsible for their former players developing OA?
Posted on 12/10/15 at 11:40 am to pt448
With the passage of the Affordable Health care Act all Americans can now have health insurance. Preexisting injuries are covered.
Posted on 12/10/15 at 11:56 am to texastigerr
Sounds good, not sure. Would be sort of like VA helping out vets that have service related injuries.
Posted on 12/10/15 at 11:59 am to texastigerr
Nope ...
Posted on 12/10/15 at 12:03 pm to texastigerr
Some of the top prospects get insurance. Two LSU examples:
Report: LSU OT La'el Collins renews injury insurance policy
Ex-LSU Football Star Sues Over Insurance Policy
Report: LSU OT La'el Collins renews injury insurance policy
Ex-LSU Football Star Sues Over Insurance Policy
Posted on 12/10/15 at 12:14 pm to inadaze
tulane player that cannot walk is getting an education, & needs help to pay expenses
think some lawyers will file suit for all players & for the most part kill the sport in college @ least
think some lawyers will file suit for all players & for the most part kill the sport in college @ least
Posted on 12/10/15 at 12:28 pm to inadaze
Wow, I just read the second link about Ciron Black and I didn't realize the NCAA had those policies for insurance. It seems to be 1 of the things they are doing right.
Posted on 12/10/15 at 12:36 pm to texastigerr
Considering that many of them got a free education, I would hope that they were able to turn that into finding a job with decent health benefits.
Posted on 12/10/15 at 12:39 pm to inadaze
That's very smart of them.
Posted on 12/10/15 at 12:44 pm to CoachChappy
yeah I feel bad for Black, but pretty dumb fricking move on his part
Posted on 12/10/15 at 12:45 pm to texastigerr
Not that I am aware of. A certain OL tackle that played on the 07 team stayed his senior year after being projected in the 3rd round as a junior. After his senior year he was done due to knee problems.
Lloyds denied his disability claim 2 years later. He is not bitter and has moved on with his life (because that is just the kind of guy he is) He did graduate.
I just think it is wrong. Something needs to be done.
Lloyds denied his disability claim 2 years later. He is not bitter and has moved on with his life (because that is just the kind of guy he is) He did graduate.
I just think it is wrong. Something needs to be done.
Posted on 12/10/15 at 1:40 pm to texastigerr
As a former collegiate football player flat suffers from Post-concussion issues, I can say that there currently isn't any medical coverage for former student athletes. Now, this goes back beyond 10 years, so maybe the current guys get some type of medical insurance/support. In exchange for the full scholarship, it is part of the price that is paid and everyone knows that there is an inherited risk for serious injury.
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