From testing plans to temporary members, Bowlsby details Big 12’s plan for moving forward with football

[JStanz51]

Jul 18, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports



Endless questions. Not as many fully-formed answers. But after ongoing consultations with doctors and scientists, the Big 12 plans to move forward with fall football, Bob Bowlsby, the league’s commissioner, said Wednesday in an hour-long conference call with the media.



 “Frankly, we found that what we thought was golden 60 days ago is garbage today,” Bowlsby said. “It’s an ever-evolving environment and we will find ourselves with bumpy spots during the fall. There isn’t any doubt about that, but I think we’re very well prepared to deal with those things, so I feel good about the decision going forward. I believe our board feels good about it and I feel, most importantly, we have some clarity for our coaches and our student-athletes. There’s a difference between clarity and certainty. I...

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[VeloClone]

When I woke up this morning I never thought I would be reading an article that includes both "sit cheek to jowl" and "fourth estate".

 

[simply1]

tests positive to undergo an EKG, troponin blood test, echocardiogram and cardiac MRI.

I find this a bit disconcerting, troponin is how they detect heart attacks, ie heart damage.

 

[Cycsk]

I find this a bit disconcerting, troponin is how they detect heart attacks, ie heart damage.

That's also how they know that heart damage hasn't occurred.

 

[Cycsk]

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I'm liking Bowlsby more and more.

 

[simply1]

That's also how they know that heart damage hasn't occurred.

Well yeah, but you typically don’t do this test for twenty year olds. Jfc.

 

[Acylum]

Well yeah, but you typically don’t do this test for twenty year olds. Jfc.

So you’re concerned they’re getting a higher standard of care than the average person? Or a higher standard of care compared to athletes that won’t be allowed to play their sport? Or what exactly?

 

[JM4CY]

Mr. Bowlsby did a pretty good job I thought.

 

[GetAwesome]

Well yeah, but you typically don’t do this test for twenty year olds. Jfc.

20 year olds playing division 1 athletics go through far more rigorous medical screening than the average student. It’s a pretty straight forward approach and reasoning.

They’ll test every positive case to rule out rare and extreme risk factors which in turn avoids a risk in liability and a resulting PR sh*tstorm.

 

[simply1]

20 year olds playing division 1 athletics go through far more rigorous medical screening than the average student. It’s a pretty straight forward approach and reasoning.

They’ll test every positive case to rule out rare and extreme risk factors which in turn avoids a risk in liability and a resulting PR sh*tstorm.

Better give them stroke tests too then I guess, since we’re testing for apparently every single thing just to be safe.

Must be a reason to be testing for heart damage. I’m glad they’re doing it, but pretending it’s a normal part of college football is absurd.

 

[kcbob79clone]

Better give them stroke tests too then I guess, since we’re testing for apparently every single thing just to be safe.

Must be a reason to be testing for heart damage. I’m glad they’re doing it, but pretending it’s a normal part of college football is absurd.

Reason is B1G/Pac-12 canceled based on potential long term effects of coronavirus on the heart, specifically myocarditis.

IMNSHO kind of early to know long term effects for a disease that has been in the USA for only 6 months. Big12 being very prudent though to monitor this.

 

[simply1]

Reason is B1G/Pac-12 canceled based on potential long term effects of coronavirus on the heart, specifically myocarditis.

IMNSHO kind of early to know long term effects for a disease that has been in the USA for only 6 months. Big12 being very prudent though to monitor this.

And I find it disconcerting.

Stating what we all know doesn’t really change that for me, I’m keenly aware of what myocarditis is.

 

[BoxsterCy]

And I find it disconcerting.

Stating what we all know doesn’t really change that for me, I’m keenly aware of what myocarditis is.

Best to do these tests so some idiot trainer isn't pushing guys just after they go from positive to negative.

 

[CycloneErik]

Best to do these tests so some idiot trainer isn't pushing guys just after they go from positive to negative.

True, but that's assuming that the results aren't "delayed" or covered up in some fashion.
I don't have the trust that all this is actually happening, or will happen.

 

[cycloneG]

Has it been stated what the protocol will be if heart damage is detected? I'm assuming it will depend on the severity.