Coach Beatty commented on the situation at the press conference and with The KC Star...
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KU lineman Joey Bloomfield forced to retire after concussions, Beaty says
BY RUSTIN DODD
rdodd@kcstar.com
LAWRENCE Kansas coach David Beaty confirmed that sophomore offensive lineman Joey Bloomfield was retiring from football for health reasons after battling concussion-related issues during his time in the program.
On Wednesday, Beaty announced that Bloomfield was “retiring” from football while remaining in the program in an off-field capacity. On Thursday, the first day of fall camp, Beaty praised Bloomfield for making a tough decision.
“Joey is a great kid,” Beaty said. “My heart goes out to him. I’ve got to give him credit, because he is a very courageous guy.”
Bloomfield became the second Kansas player to retire from football for concussion-related issues this offseason. Linebacker Jake Love previously announced his retirement earlier this summer.
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article30376227.html
KU lineman Joey Bloomfield forced to retire after concussions, Beaty says
BY RUSTIN DODD
rdodd@kcstar.com
LAWRENCE Kansas coach David Beaty confirmed that sophomore offensive lineman Joey Bloomfield was retiring from football for health reasons after battling concussion-related issues during his time in the program.
On Wednesday, Beaty announced that Bloomfield was “retiring” from football while remaining in the program in an off-field capacity. On Thursday, the first day of fall camp, Beaty praised Bloomfield for making a tough decision.
“Joey is a great kid,” Beaty said. “My heart goes out to him. I’ve got to give him credit, because he is a very courageous guy.”
Bloomfield became the second Kansas player to retire from football for concussion-related issues this offseason. Linebacker Jake Love previously announced his retirement earlier this summer.
