Spraggins Injury

[VolDad1999]

Exactly. Why the big smoke screen? Back in the day, guy busts his ACL and KNS posts it next day. Don't we as fans deserve a wee bit of knowledge? I guarantee you that *everyone* on the team knows exactly what happened.

Now in the day of big money NFL contract, it is in the best interest of the player and HIPPA laws to withhold medical information.

 

[Halph66]

Now in the day of big money NFL contract, it is in the best interest of the player and HIPPA laws to withhold medical information.

Exactly. Players that have aspirations to play at the next level do not want to give a future employer a reason to not consider them. By withholding information, the improve their chances of getting an interview.

And on top of all that has been said, it is none of our business. The age of instant information has the younger generation feeling entitled to know everything.

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

And pretending to know everything..

 

[bigorangepoppa]

Now in the day of big money NFL contract, it is in the best interest of the player and HIPPA laws to withhold medical information.

But wouldn't a team considering drafting a player inquire as to any structural injuries a prospective draftee may have had in their career? Seems to me they would want to know anything that could create a situation in the future.

 

[whm324]

Medical privacy laws aka HIPPA is only directed at medical professionals who have access to patient information to reveal such information to those not involved in their care. If a lay person learns of that information they are not bound by Hippa. As to your second point that is likely true.

In addition, it has been a law since the mid 90's (I've been in healthcare sales for a long time), so I doubt they are changing for that specific federal law. Agree with whoever said that the less intel that gets out, the better.....

 

[J-P]

Folks, it's HIPAA, not HIPPA. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. As my training a few years back pointed out, it's not a

 

[BearBryant]

Exactly. Why the big smoke screen? Back in the day, guy busts his ACL and KNS posts it next day. Don't we as fans deserve a wee bit of knowledge? I guarantee you that *everyone* on the team knows exactly what happened.

Maybe it's vaccine related. And they want to hide it

 

[bkbasketball]

It came as no surprise that Javontez Spraggins is returning for another year. Spraggins didn’t go into the transfer portal when it was open and the NFL declaration had passed so the news wasn’t a big surprise to anyone, but getting Spraggins back is a big deal.

He’s the Vols most physical interior lineman and he brings an edge to the offensive line room. Spraggins should be able to be a part of spring practice after missing the end of last season with the knee injury.

-VQ update on Spraggins. Should be back for Spring.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

Maybe it's vaccine related. And they want to hide it

That is as lame as MP question.

 

[FBtime]

But wouldn't a team considering drafting a player inquire as to any structural injuries a prospective draftee may have had in their career? Seems to me they would want to know anything that could create a situation in the future.

Of course and Spraggins would sign off on it. It's not like you can hide this stuff from NFL Drs

 

[butchna]

But wouldn't a team considering drafting a player inquire as to any structural injuries a prospective draftee may have had in their career? Seems to me they would want to know anything that could create a situation in the future.

"Inquire" away! But that's why they have the Combine.

 

[FloraVol]

I'm just glad Spraggs is coming back for one more season. The Zookeeper is my favorite Vol.

 

[1Big_Orange_Fan]

Will you please post your entire medical history? I'm curious. Human nature and all.

Why would I care if you knew my medical history? I've had knee surgery, surgery on my wrist, and slightly high cholesterol. Nothing that I wouldn't share with anyone. There's no reason why fans wouldn't and probably shouldn't know what happened to an injured player.

 

[VolNGA1]

Exactly. Why the big smoke screen? Back in the day, guy busts his ACL and KNS posts it next day. Don't we as fans deserve a wee bit of knowledge? I guarantee you that *everyone* on the team knows exactly what happened.

If FSU had reported their QB had a lower extremity injury and was day to day, would they have been in the playoffs?

I think we get less info going forward. And honestly I could care less. It's not my right to know.

 

[MontyPython]

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[rocytop2624]

Here he was traveling to the Citrus Bowl still with knee brace and crutches...might be out till Fall Camp?

ACL prob. The guy the went to Kentucky played with a torn MCL.

 

[chattavol420]

It is odd that sometimes you know immediately what the injury is while other times there is never anything mentioned. Deonte Thornton also went down with an undisclosed lower body injury that has, to my knowledge, never been detailed.

 

[walkenvol]

Why would I care if you knew my medical history? I've had knee surgery, surgery on my wrist, and slightly high cholesterol. Nothing that I wouldn't share with anyone. There's no reason why fans wouldn't and probably shouldn't know what happened to an injured player.

I’d suspect your position on this is an outlier and the overwhelming majority of folks consider their medical history to be something they would prefer to keep private.

 

[LouderVol]

Why would I care if you knew my medical history? I've had knee surgery, surgery on my wrist, and slightly high cholesterol. Nothing that I wouldn't share with anyone. There's no reason why fans wouldn't and probably shouldn't know what happened to an injured player.

I doubt you operate in a world where your competition is actively looking to use your injury history against you. or actively out to physically hurt you like Georgia's OL.

there is no reason fans should know, that's the standard you have to deal with. even when the NFL finds out they don't announce all the injuries. If Spraggins doesn't want it out there that should be enough for anyone who claims to cheer for him.

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

Exactly. Why the big smoke screen? Back in the day, guy busts his ACL and KNS posts it next day. Don't we as fans deserve a wee bit of knowledge? I guarantee you that *everyone* on the team knows exactly what happened.

True but back in the day, you could see the doctors walking into the OR carrying an axe. Now they use a pocketknife and a sodastraw.