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North Carolina State Quarterback Retires Due to Concussions

Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by PlantationGator, Oct 24, 2024.

  1. PlantationGator

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    Grayson McCall. Feel for him.
    Must be tough to come to that decision. :(:(
     
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  2. hobegator

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    Tough decision indeed. It sounds like he put a lot of thought into it and got expert advice that led him to that call. Sucks to work your whole life toward something and get redirected.
     
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  3. SmootyGator

    SmootyGator GC Hall of Fame

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    Wasn't he the QB we wanted really bad from the portal a year or two ago?
     
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  4. 62gator

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    Tough but absolutely the right decision. He has most of his life ahead of him. Nothing is more important than your health. Much success in the future Grayson.

     
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  5. tilly

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    Good kid...played just down the road at Coastal and then just up the road in Raleigh.

    Florida made a push for him at one point. When healthy he was really good.
     
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  6. The_RH_Factor

    The_RH_Factor GC Hall of Fame

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    At some point, every player has to make the decision over whether to retire or not.
     
  7. paidinfull

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    Most will have that decision made for them.
     
  8. DawgFanFromAlabam

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    Good for him. I fear Tua will regret his decision to keep playing.
     
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  9. Gatorrick22

    Gatorrick22 GC Hall of Fame

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    Yep, and I doubt he would be used as a battering ram in Napier's offense. So, when he didn't have the grades to get into UF his football fate was sealed.
     
  10. gatormonk

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    Maybe he can be a coach.
     
  11. pigpen

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    He will go into coaching with his health. Tough game
     
  12. cocodrilo

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    He doesn't have any choice. He needs more millions.
     
  13. tommyvee

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    What happened? Not sure what happened this year, but I thought he had some NFL backup potential before starting his coaching career.
     
  14. bperkins10

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    He got another really bad hit in the head a couple of weeks ago. He has had to many concussions.

    QB McCall released from hospital after hit to head
     
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