Putting health before sports is always a wise decision.
University of Texas at San Antonio quarterback Blake Bogenschutz announced on social media Tuesday that he’s calling it quits on the advice of a doctor.
His reason? Concussions.
Bogenschutz says he has had his fair share, and that his present and long-term health are more important than the game he loves.
“This has been one of the toughest situations, if not the toughest, that I have encountered over the course of my life,” he wrote.
The Roadrunner received an outpour of support on social media after he announced his decision.
Here’s Bogenschutz’s full announcement:
This article appears in Jan 27 – Feb 2, 2016.
