Every parent's worst nightmare

[Matt J]

Being sacked full force by players trained on lead sleds was not an accident. I do agree that all sports have inherent risks, I just hope that every parent that allows or demands that their children play these games really know what could happen.

I don't agree, they very well could have been diving to avoid a late hit. I don't believe blame is to be placed in this situation, but compassion. The one or two players who hit him are probably feeling more remorse, guilt, and pain than anyone.

 

[jd]

I don't agree, they very well could have been diving to avoid a late hit. I don't believe blame is to be placed in this situation, but compassion. The one or two players who hit him are probably feeling more remorse, guilt, and pain than anyone.

Very well said!

God's peace and comfort to the family of that young man.

 

[NoHall]

I thought of this story today at lunch when my co-workers were talking about some football players from this region who were killed about a month ago...in a car... Time to go hug a kid.

 

[Minnie]

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and school mates of the boys both the young man that died and those that were involved in the tackle.

Both families are having to deal with something that no one ever wants to experience.

The loss of a child is a life changing tragedy that one never gets over and only through your personal faith and the love of family and friends do you even survive.

And even then it is a very long road; one I have traveled as many others have.

I wish for them peace and healing with time.

 

[bluemtnfriend]

snarky not needed here either.............

Sorry, I was trying to reply to MissCriter and where I posted it did look like I was being snarky. But didn't mean to be at all. My 14 year old grandson got hit on the pitchers mound by a line drive. He dropped to the ground, got up and fell to the ground again. I can't begin to describe how we felt at that moment. He's still playing ball, loves it, and I'll never forget how lucky and thankful we are.

 

[Miss Critter]

Sorry, I was trying to reply to MissCriter and where I posted it did look like I was being snarky. But didn't mean to be at all. My 14 year old grandson got hit on the pitchers mound by a line drive. He dropped to the ground, got up and fell to the ground again. I can't begin to describe how we felt at that moment. He's still playing ball, loves it, and I'll never forget how lucky and thankful we are.

I can't even begin to imagine. Blood running cold, your own heart stopping are what I would imagine. Thank God (literally) that he is okay.

 

[Paula]

My heart goes out to the family of this boy and to all involved.

 

[UofL]

My thoughts are with the family.
During practice before the high school season started here in Louisville, a player died on a very hot day. That is being investigated.
Last year, our older grandson lay on the ground in the middle of the football field as they stabilized him and waited for ambulance. They took precautions and he is fine. But when it first happened and he was lying there, you see it from the stands, when they walk away and you realize not only is there someone lying there, it is son or grandson....(He's playing at Ky Wesleyan this year.)

 

[Bob]

If I had a son, I would not have football on my approved sports list. The game is more violent then ever given the size and speed of the kids.

 

[KISH7374]

As the level of competetivness rises so does the size of the participants. Also the protective gear worn is redesigned to eliminate injury. It is a freak accident and tragic but to comdem the sport is just not right. I played football in high school and was severly injured senior year but when my boys asked if they could play it was their decision. I informed them of the risks and let them make up their own minds. 1 of 3 decided to play and he only lasted 1 year. They all moved on to basketball. I can't count the number of ankle injuries and bumps and bruises but that is all a part of growing up. My prayers go out to the family of the boy but also to the other 2 families because they are still around to live with it.