How many is too many? They seem to be spread out a little...but 6 sure seems like alot.
http://www.timesonline.com/site/printerFriendly.cfm?brd=2305&dept_id=478568&newsid=17462458
11/14/2006
Polamalu, Townsend battling concussions
Mike Bires, Times Sports Staff
PITTSBURGH - Ben Roethlisberger played one week after suffering a concussion. But that might not be the case for Troy Polamalu and Deshea Townsend.
On Monday, the Steelers didn't provide any updates on the conditions of their starting strong safety and starting right cornerback. But their status for Sunday's game against Cleveland is questionable at best. That's especially true of Polamalu, a two-time All-Pro.
After sustaining a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's 38-31 win over New Orleans, Polamalu sat on the Steelers' bench with a team physician at his side. A sideline observer said Polamalu looked even more dazed than Roethlisberger after he sustained a concussion in the Steelers' Oct. 22 loss in Atlanta.
This is reportedly Polamalu's sixth concussion; he had three at USC and two in high school. Polamalu's history of concussions was of enough concern that the Steelers had him examined before the 2003 NFL Draft, when they took him with the 16h pick overall.
"Players are going to get nicked, especially a player who plays as hard as he does," said Colbert on draft day 2003. "We had him in here. He was checked out (by team doctors), and he came away with no problems."
Meanwhile, Townsend sustained his concussion in the second quarter Sunday and also suffered an ankle injury on the play.
Coach Bill Cowher will address the status of Polamalu and Townsend today at his weekly press conference.
If Polamalu can't start, he'll likely be replaced by Tyrone Carter. If Townsend doesn't play, he'll be replaced by Bryant McFadden.
http://www.timesonline.com/site/printerFriendly.cfm?brd=2305&dept_id=478568&newsid=17462458
11/14/2006
Polamalu, Townsend battling concussions
Mike Bires, Times Sports Staff
PITTSBURGH - Ben Roethlisberger played one week after suffering a concussion. But that might not be the case for Troy Polamalu and Deshea Townsend.
On Monday, the Steelers didn't provide any updates on the conditions of their starting strong safety and starting right cornerback. But their status for Sunday's game against Cleveland is questionable at best. That's especially true of Polamalu, a two-time All-Pro.
After sustaining a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's 38-31 win over New Orleans, Polamalu sat on the Steelers' bench with a team physician at his side. A sideline observer said Polamalu looked even more dazed than Roethlisberger after he sustained a concussion in the Steelers' Oct. 22 loss in Atlanta.
This is reportedly Polamalu's sixth concussion; he had three at USC and two in high school. Polamalu's history of concussions was of enough concern that the Steelers had him examined before the 2003 NFL Draft, when they took him with the 16h pick overall.
"Players are going to get nicked, especially a player who plays as hard as he does," said Colbert on draft day 2003. "We had him in here. He was checked out (by team doctors), and he came away with no problems."
Meanwhile, Townsend sustained his concussion in the second quarter Sunday and also suffered an ankle injury on the play.
Coach Bill Cowher will address the status of Polamalu and Townsend today at his weekly press conference.
If Polamalu can't start, he'll likely be replaced by Tyrone Carter. If Townsend doesn't play, he'll be replaced by Bryant McFadden.
