TB out for season

[tornado]

Not blaming him for Taylor but every yr this happens and every yr....

if you read the release -- it is clear that as a result of the sudden death of the BU baseball player--
they clearly must have done some extra testing on everyone else -- and found something that in all likelihood would have never been found otherwise..
something that is clearly a threat but would NOT have been known unless our folks at BU go the extra mile and do the extra testing that ordinarily wouldn't have been done....
So -- KUDOS to them.......something actually quite good might have come out of this...because can you imagine had TB suffered a serious issue from an unknown condition??

[bugregshu]

This is the problem I have with us entering the season with an open scholarship. If there are any unforeseen injuries or anything, which we have EVERY YEAR, then that's one less available player. As it stands right now, we have 12 scholarship players so we're essentially already down a player. With Taylor our for the year, and with Sam's status for the season questionable, that gives us 10 players ready to play. Right now we have a bench with 2 freshmen, two sophomores who had an extremely limited role last year, and Anthony Thompson, who still hasn't figured it out. That's good for one of the weakest benches in the valley this year. And imagine if another starter on our team sustains an injury, we'll barely be able to field a legitimate team!

[Big Mike]

PJS story on TB.....

http://www.bradleyhoops.com/news/x1270134419/Bradleys-Taylor-Brown-out-for-season

[theBUer]

This is the problem I have with us entering the season with an open scholarship. If there are any unforeseen injuries or anything, which we have EVERY YEAR, then that's one less available player. As it stands right now, we have 12 scholarship players so we're essentially already down a player. With Taylor our for the year, and with Sam's status for the season questionable, that gives us 10 players ready to play. Right now we have a bench with 2 freshmen, two sophomores who had an extremely limited role last year, and Anthony Thompson, who still hasn't figured it out. That's good for one of the weakest benches in the valley this year. And imagine if another starter on our team sustains an injury, we'll barely be able to field a legitimate team!

Geez Louise, the TAMUKingsville game has not already tip yet! I'm taking a wait and see approach, far too early to throw in the towel just yet.

[Beninator]

First of all.......take care of yourself TB! I'm glad Bradley has the people in place to make sure the athletes are physically ready.

I know this VERY rarely gets stated on this board, but I really do appreciate the moderators and the way the moderate the board, especially when it comes to people wanting to question certain players over and over again without any facts to back it up. Some say you are "covering up" something and calling you "spin doctors" and others say you are "controlling the discussion" and somehow placing blame on our coach for not saying anything (as if it's their right to know these things before an official announcement).

Again.....get well TB and let's take this one game at a time!

Well said. You know I very much agree!

[Big Mike]

First of all.......take care of yourself TB! I'm glad Bradley has the people in place to make sure the athletes are physically ready.

I know this VERY rarely gets stated on this board, but I really do appreciate the moderators and the way they moderate the board, especially when it comes to people wanting to question certain players over and over again without any facts to back it up. Some say you are "covering up" something and calling you "spin doctors" and others say you are "controlling the discussion" and somehow placing blame on our coach for not saying anything (as if it's their right to know these things before an official announcement).

Again.....get well TB and let's take this one game at a time!

I really like this post!

[shaunguth]

if you read the release -- it is clear that as a result of the sudden death of the BU baseball player--
they clearly must have done some extra testing on everyone else -- and found something that in all likelihood would have never been found otherwise..
something that is clearly a threat but would NOT have been known unless our folks at BU go the extra mile and do the extra testing that ordinarily wouldn't have been done....
So -- KUDOS to them.......something actually quite good might have come out of this...because can you imagine had TB suffered a serious issue from an unknown condition??

Agreed......and as a very small condolence, Philip Kaiser Jr's parents can very proudly say their son indeed made a difference at Bradley!

[Da Coach]

Agreed......and as a very small condolence, Philip Kaiser Jr's parents can very proudly say their son indeed made a difference at Bradley!

Because of the unexpected death of Phil Kiser, all the BU athletes were screened at a higher level for the hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. To clarify- it is not yet known if that affects taylor. The screening test only raised a suspicion. But to verify and exclude, TB's heart must be restudied after he has rested and deconditioned for 3 months.
Let's hope and pray it is a false alarm, and he will be cleared in time.

To answer one earlier quiestion- there is no chance he will try to come back and play this season.



BTW- this situation is similar to Eddy Curry's problem back in 2005 when the Bulls would not allow him to play. Curry's condition came to light when he had heart rhythm problems, while TB's was uncovered by careful screening. Eventually, doctors cleared Curry to play with the Knicks.

http://thepersonalgenome.com/2005/10/eddy_curry_and_/

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2174877

[Buesch N Chips]

I know this VERY rarely gets stated on this board, but I really do appreciate the moderators and the way they moderate the board, especially when it comes to people wanting to question certain players over and over again without any facts to back it up. Some say you are "covering up" something and calling you "spin doctors" and others say you are "controlling the discussion" and somehow placing blame on our coach for not saying anything (as if it's their right to know these things before an official announcement).

I agree completely.

[cpacmel]

Thoughts and prayers for TB and his family from a Redbird fan...

I second this. There is much dislike between the programs, but NO ONE and I mean NO ONE wants to see something like this.

Best of luck to Taylor.

[dogsrus]

Get well soon Taylor.....things happen for a reason. You will be missed but like everyone is saying good thing to catch it now.

Lets hope its nothing and you'll be given full clearnace for next year.....

[tornado]

So you're blaming JL? That's a new low...

I am not sure anyone is blaming JL yet on this board --

[bugregshu]

So does anyone know for sure if Taylor would qualify for a redshirt or not?

[Da Coach]

I think he would have to appeal after next year to get an extra year, since he used a redshirt year at Bevill State junior college.

[Beninator]

I think he would have to appeal after next year to get an extra year, since he used a redshirt year at Bevill State junior college.

Could he appeal this year given that it is a medical condition?