07-15-2014, 10:20 AM
(07-15-2014, 10:01 AM)HairOfTheDog Wrote: Could a pro actually play through a game with a broken neck or broken ankle? I'd think his judgment and agility would be way off, even if the pain was numbed by scrips.
I can think of only one instance where I thought I was watching a player play hurt and it was obvious. Cutz would probably be better able to answer this question, he's much more analytical than I am.
I've read in the past, mostly in regards to concussions, that players would lie about their symptoms. I guess one has to have at least a basic understanding of the mindset of these men. Not all of course but I think many would lie in order to protect their job. If you can't play you're not needed. I don't know this to be true but I think it's easier for a club to get out of a contract than it is for a player to get out of a contract.