UMD OT dies 2 weeks after hospitalization after workouts

[l.todd]

Ended up getting a liver transplant, but died. Very scary stuff. You wonder what will come out of this.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...ordan-mcnair-dies-workout-hospital/699616002/

 

[Wasnt-drunk-didnt-troll]

Sad stuff. R.I.P

 

[mazda1]

Thoughts and prayers.

 

[Franisdaman]

From ESPN, it appears heat stroke from the workout led to liver failure, which led to his death. Not good at all, incredibly sad, and probably totally preventable. I am sure the parents have a lot of questions on how this could have happened. Was he properly monitored?

From ESPN.com:

Maryland's football program has kept information about McNair's situation private, per the family's request, and hasn't given details on what led to him being hospitalized. His parents were not available to comment.

Former Towson player Gavin Class, who became ill following a team workout in 2014 and had to undergo a liver transplant, had recently tweeted his support for McNair, writing, "Fellow heatstroke/liver transplant. Please keep in prayers."

LINK: http://www.espn.com/college-footbal...-maryland-terrapins-offensive-lineman-dies-19

 

[anon_i8nzeu2gbf0ba]

Too much off-season work. Too much "conditioning" and weight lifting. College football, and sports in general, were just fine without it. Things like this should not happen. Period.

 

[Melrose_Place31]

Too much off-season work. Too much "conditioning" and weight lifting. College football, and sports in general, were just fine without it. Things like this should not happen. Period.

The incident is unfortunate, and yes, probably preventable. But, sports was fine without conditioning and weight lifting? Well, welcome to last years Iowa basketball team.

 

[Douglas C. Neidermeyer]

You would think the Korey Stringer tragedy would've been the end of these type of stories.

 

[hawkeyeinmo]

Too much off-season work. Too much "conditioning" and weight lifting. College football, and sports in general, were just fine without it. Things like this should not happen. Period.

I think coaches and athletic programs have educated themselves greatly and more care is taken now than 40-50 years ago to care for the athletes health. I recall my 8th grade football coach having us choke down salt tablets before practice, not allowing us water during or after practice, then telling us "Do not drink too much water tonight when you go home this evening or you will sabotage all the training done today!" This incident is sad and unfortunate and we should encourage athletic staff to continue to make strides for the safety of youth athletics. With no knowledge of statistics I'd wager a guess this happens LESS than it did in the past. We just hear now about every incident. Prayers to the family of loved ones.

 

[DodgerHawki]

I think coaches and athletic programs have educated themselves greatly and more care is taken now than 40-50 years ago to care for the athletes health. I recall my 8th grade football coach having us choke down salt tablets before practice, not allowing us water during or after practice, then telling us "Do not drink too much water tonight when you go home this evening or you will sabotage all the training done today!" This incident is sad and unfortunate and we should encourage athletic staff to continue to make strides for the safety of youth athletics. With no knowledge of statistics I'd wager a guess this happens LESS than it did in the past. We just hear now about every incident. Prayers to the family of loved ones.

You are likely correct. Guys were hospitalized and/or died before but not everyone in teh world knew about it. Many folks your age and mine (from your description) were not well versed in hydration and staying safe. There is always a balance between pushing beyond limits and overall health. Feel very bad for the kid's family.