[NCAA News] Concussion History Forces Texas S Nolan Brewster To Leave Program

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Concussion History Forces Texas S Nolan Brewster To Leave Program

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Posted By: themush 09-26-2011 , 03:02 PM	#1

Texas junior safety Nolan Brewster is quitting football because of concussions and post-traumatic migraine headaches.Brewster has a history of concussions and migraines dating back to high school. He suffered a severe concussions in No. 17 Texas' win over UCLA on Sept. 17. Brewster had played in all three games this season for the Longhorns (3-0) at safety and on special teams. Athletic trainer Kenny Boyd says recent tests prompted officials to advise Brewster not to continue playing.

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09-26-2011, 03:12 PM

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That sucks for him...

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09-26-2011, 03:18 PM

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Yeah, it does WARD but at least he has the sense to walk away while he still can. He's still gonna have migraines and what not but at least he won't make it any worse.

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