Corn Nation - Nebraska QB Commit Zach Darlington Suffers ConcussionNebraska Cornhuskers Football - Gimme Red 'Til I'm Dead!https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48565/corn-fave.png2013-08-26T20:19:53-05:00http://www.cornnation.com/rss/stream/44191072013-08-26T20:19:53-05:002013-08-26T20:19:53-05:00Rick Darlington Issues Statement Regarding Zach
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<p>Husker recruit Zach Darlington's father Rick issued a statement regarding Zach's health - that there is no permanent damage and he is expected to make a full recovery. Rick Darlington also praised Bo Pelini for his loyalty and integrity. </p> <p>Husker recruit Zach Darlington's father Rick has issued a statement through the <a href="http://touch.orlandosentinel.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-77170911/" target="_blank">Orlando Sentinel</a>, stating that there is no timetable for Zach's return to football, that he has suffered no permanent damage and his physicians expect a full recovery:</p>
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<p>We do not have a timetable for his return, but we fully trust in the medical care and opinions of Dr. Ray and Dr. Slobounov. Zack saw them [Monday], underwent several tests and performed surprisingly well. He has suffered no permanent damage, and his physicians expect a full recovery.</p>
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<p>Rick Darlington, the head football coach at Apopka High School, at also had praise for Nebraska head coach Bo Pelini:</p>
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<p>I spoke with Bo Pelini, the head football coach at the University of Nebraska [on Monday] morning. He told me that if Zack plays again this year, if he doesn't play this year or if he never plays football again, they want him as a Cornhusker.</p>
<p>This type of integrity and loyalty is why Zack chose Nebraska as his college destination, and we are very thankful to coach Pelini and his staff for their support of my son, not just as a football player but as a young man.</p>
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<p>We here at Corn Nation wish Zach good health, a speedy recovery, and the best of luck at whatever awaits him, whether it be football or not.</p>
https://www.cornnation.com/2013/8/26/4662172/zach-darlington-father-issues-statement-injury-concussionJon Johnston2013-08-24T16:48:31-05:002013-08-24T16:48:31-05:00Darlington Diagnosed with 2nd Concussion of Summer
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<p>The concussion would be Darlington's second this summer. Doctors will keep him under observation until Sunday afternoon.</p> <p>Reports out of Duncan, South Carolina, indicate that Zack Darlington did indeed suffer a concussion after a hard hit midway through the fourth quarter of an ESPN-televised game against Byrnes High. The <a href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/highschool/football/os-hs-apopka-duncan-byrnes-0825-20130824,0,7865078.story">Orlando Sentinel talked to Apopka High School athletic director Fred Priest</a>, who said:</p>
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<p>"The diagnosis is that he has a concussion and has to be under observation for 24 hours. His parents are staying here with him while the team returns home.''</p>
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<p>Brother <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/161004/ty-darlington" class="sbn-auto-link">Ty Darlington</a>, a sophomore center with the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/oklahoma-sooners" class="sbn-auto-link">Oklahoma Sooners</a>, reported that he had talked to his mother.</p>
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<p>"I talked to my mom just before they got into the helicopter. She said he moved and that he had talked.''</p>
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<p>This would be the second concussion for Darlington this summer.</p>
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<p>Darlington had suffered a concussion during a summer condition excerise, making it two concussions within the last three months. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23flhsfb&src=hash">#flhsfb</a></p>
— Florida HS Football (@FlaHSFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/FlaHSFootball/statuses/371385887608692736">August 24, 2013</a>
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https://www.cornnation.com/2013/8/24/4655076/zack-darlington-nebraska-qb-commit-diagnosed-with-concussionHusker Mike2013-08-24T14:43:57-05:002013-08-24T14:43:57-05:00Zack Darlington Awake & Moving After Scary Injury
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<p>The Nebraska commit apparently was knocked unconscious, and was airlifted via helicopter to a hospital.</p> <p>Zach Darlington of Apopka (FL) High School was injured in the fourth quarter of a nationally televised game against Byrnes (GA).</p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Huskers&src=hash">#Huskers</a> QB commit Z. Darlington carted off the field in Apopka-Byrnes game. They removed his jersey and pads, and put him in a neck brace.</p>
— Brandon Vogel (@brandonlvogel) <a href="https://twitter.com/brandonlvogel/statuses/371352180282130432">August 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Update: Darlington did not open his eyes or move when he was on the sideline, per ESPN.</p>
— Jeff Mason (@RedSideline) <a href="https://twitter.com/RedSideline/statuses/371352229619318784">August 24, 2013</a>
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<p>ESPN: "[Darlington] was knocked unconscious, he is now moving on his own."</p>
— Jeff Mason (@RedSideline) <a href="https://twitter.com/RedSideline/statuses/371354068209254400">August 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Helicopter just landed on the Byrnes baseball field. Their airlifting Darlington out of here.</p>
— Brandon Vogel (@brandonlvogel) <a href="https://twitter.com/brandonlvogel/statuses/371354180948340737">August 24, 2013</a>
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— Apopka Football (@ApopkaFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ApopkaFootball/statuses/371353711198879744">August 24, 2013</a>
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<p>Earlier in the game, he successfully executed a Statue of Liberty play, which probably would have been the highlight of the game prior to his injury.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.cornnation.com/2013/6/14/4412762/nebraska-huskers-zack-darlington-commitment-quarterback">Darlington committed to the Huskers</a> in June.</p>
<h3>UPDATE:</h3>
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<p>Report from hospital Nebraska QB commit Zach Darlington moving his limbs freely. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Huskers&src=hash">#Huskers</a></p>
— Gregg Peterson (@GreggPeterson2) <a href="https://twitter.com/GreggPeterson2/statuses/371373896294858752">August 24, 2013</a>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Huskers&src=hash">#Huskers</a> RT <a href="https://twitter.com/FlaVarsity">@FlaVarsity</a> From reports Zack Darlington is okay moving all extremities and awake and conscious</p>
— Jeff Mason (@RedSideline) <a href="https://twitter.com/RedSideline/statuses/371374737970053120">August 24, 2013</a>
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