Emmanuel Negedu has been CLEARED to play again

#80
#80
Would be cool if it happened but I doubt it. I'd love to see Negedu play again but I just wouldn't let him take the risk.
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#81
#81
VolsFan4Ever-11 said:
:) I know I saw his response to you and figured I would just be a smart ass about lol.
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Lol he doesn't know Selby, I don't know Bruce so it was funny. I wasn't being a smartass originally but it's whatever. I guess it will be a non-issue or a real issue come Saturday depending on what he (selby) does.
 
#84
#84
Are we losing a scholarship again for an APR hit?
Because, we otherwise get 13.

6 Returning Scholarship Players: Goins, Williams, Hopson, Tatum, Swiperboy, Hall
3 Signed Freshmen: Harris, Golden, McRae
1 Transfer: Maymon (sp)

When Bruce said we only had 1 left, I took that to mean both Bone and McBee were getting one, because that would make 12. So, if both Selby and Negedu were to play for UT next year, then the scholly could come from either McBee or Bone. Unless we're limited to 12 again, and the scholly would come from McBee.

But no one would have to get kicked off. Bruce would just have to tell a walkon that he's still a walkon.
 
#85
#85
If CBP can safely bring EMan back, he will. If he can get EMan and Selby, he will. If some other highly rated prospect wanted to come along with EMan and Selby (a decommit or Jones getting in this year), CBP will make it happen.
 
#88
#88
Like I posted in the other thread on this topic, if he is medically cleared to play and the university will not allow it, he should pack his bags and give Bruce the finger on the way out. Bailing on the kid now would leave a black mark on all the advances the program has made the last 5 years.
 
#89
#89
If we gave E-Man's scholly away (and this is a hypothetical that he's 100% healthy) to Maymon and can't give another one to E-Man, I'm going to be pissed.
 
#90
#90
UT IE 95 said:
Like I posted in the other thread on this topic, if he is medically cleared to play and the university will not allow it, he should pack his bags and give Bruce the finger on the way out. Bailing on the kid now would leave a black mark on all the advances the program has made the last 5 years.
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I think you have to give every consideration to E-man other than what would be good for our program. If there is any risk at all, he shouldn't play, regardless of what the Dr. says. Life is much more important than playing basketball. I don't think he plays at UT again and I think Pearl will consider what's best for him, rather than the program. No black mark at all if we take what's best for him approach.
 
#91
#91
BasketvolsFan said:
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I think you have to give every consideration to E-man other than what would be good for our program. If there is any risk at all, he shouldn't play, regardless of what the Dr. says. Life is much more important than playing basketball. I don't think he plays at UT again and I think Pearl will consider what's best for him, rather than the program. No black mark at all if we take what's best for him approach.
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So it's the university's responsibility to decide what's best for the young man's health?

Every athlete passes a physical exam to play. If he is medically cleared and he wants to play there is no reason for the university to deny him that opportunity.

You can't live in fear. You live once and should do what makes you happy. He has been cleared and if he wants to play he should - at UT or elsewhere. And if it's elsewhere UT should be ashamed.
 
#92
#92
UT IE 95 said:
So it's the university's responsibility to decide what's best for the young man's health?

Every athlete passes a physical exam to play. If he is medically cleared and he wants to play there is no reason for the university to deny him that opportunity.

You can't live in fear. You live once and should do what makes you happy. He has been cleared and if he wants to play he should - at UT or elsewhere. And if it's elsewhere UT should be ashamed.
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Agree. If the doctor says he is 100% good to go, there is no reason not to let him play.
 
#93
#93
I can't for one second accept that there is no risk for him to play with his condition. He almost died. What if his implant doesn't work--- 10% chance? What if he took a blow to that area? Doctors will sometimes clear folks who still have risks and leave the decision to them if the risk is acceptable. I think UT will decide if the risk is acceptable. If there is little to no risk, I expect him to play at UT. I just don't see how that would be the case in this instance. He is a young man and obviously wants to play. All I'm saying is if there is any risk, UT shouldn't allow it.
 
#94
#94
There is a difference between not living in fear and just being a moron asking for your heart to explode. We aren't talking about some phobia of heights, it's a heart. You can't exactly will yourself around a heart condition. Again, if all the doctors say he's 100% fine then I don't see a problem. However, if there is just a slight chance he could die then it's not worth it for anyone.
 
#96
#96
LawVol13 said:
Not disputing what you've been told at all. I just don't understand how Tennessee would be liable if they are relying on doctor's clearance to play. I could be wrong, but I would think that clears them of liability and puts the liability on the doctor clearing him.
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This really isn't that complicated. Negedu gets clearance from a doctor, maybe a second doctor, maybe a third doctor. UT should insist that at least two of those doctors are not affiliated with the University.

And then even after all that, UT doesn't allow him to play until he signs a waiver of liability that protects the University from a lawsuit filed by or on behalf of Negedu.

The doctors can be sued for malpractice all day. But if the University takes the above steps, they are okay.
 
#97
#97
If you have to go to that extent to let him on the court, that alone should tell you it is not the right decision.
 
#99
#99
Does anyone here really know the medical science at issue here or is this just a bunch of wannabe doctors playing one on the Internets?
 
#100
#100
I don't see why this is so hard for some people to understand... Just because a doctor says Negedu can play doesn't mean Pearl has to agree it to it.

I love Negedu and if Pearl wants him to play, cool. If not, then I'm with Bruce. Pearl's decision > doctors and fans opinions. Negedu can play... Just not with the Vols unless Pearl changes his mind

It's really not that hard to understand and Pearl shouldn't be getting flack for his decision. I wouldn't want to watch him collapse after I made the decision to put him out on the floor. I also wouldn't want to subject the team to watching him die if the worst case scenario happened. F that...

If this makes Pearl feel more comfortable then I don't know who anyone thinks they are to tell him what to do. Not to mention, if Negedu died, it might ruin his career. If you had a business that involved physical activity, would you want to hire someone with a pace maker? If something happens, you're getting sued and your business is going under.

To add to this... a friend I grew up with had to get a pacemaker when he was like 15. At the age of 17, I remember we were taking a test and he got caught cheating. He get so nervous and worked up that he ended up on the floor unconscious. An ambulance was called and a defibrillator was used. So yeah... I wouldn't want to be responsible with making the decision to play Negedu. Who cares if the doctor says it's okay. Pearl is free to make his own choices.
 
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