Crushing News on Brad Brezina

Wow, this is just terrible for the young man. Link here.

Brezina announced publicly Monday that his football career is over because of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal cord.

Brezina suffered brief temporary paralysis (30 to 45 seconds) after a block during the Yellow Jackets' game with Miami on Oct. 2. His condition, which is genetic, was diagnosed in the weeks after the game. Brezina has not played since.

Two spinal specialists reached the same conclusion: Another blow could leave Brezina paralyzed from the neck down. Their conclusions left Brezina with little choice but to end his career.

"The risk isn't going to go away. My spine will never open up," he said. "As much I hate to say it, I'm going to have to hang it up."

But it sounds like Brezina has a great attitude and cherishes the time he did have on the field:

That he got to play college football for the Yellow Jackets, however briefly, will also remain with him.

"It's something I'll always remember. A lot of people don't have that opportunity that I've experienced," Brezina said.

"Yeah, it was a little short, but it was well worth it. Well worth it."

If this is not a wake-up call to those who do NOT consider academics when chosing a school, think again. Think about life off the field. Think about what you will do if your dreams of an NFL career end. Do not underestimate that.

Brad, we wish you the best. Keep your head up. Best to you!!!