So what if my arm falls off?

We might win the state championship! Sigh. Win, win, win… but at what cost?

Tunstall closer Turner delaying surgery in effort to contribute his senior season

What the hell? If you throw 20 pitches and your arm is hurting, something’s wrong!

“He’s been fully released by his doctor,” Tunstall coach Barry Shelton said. “We have the written form that says he’s able to play. He just has to suck it up…

If you’re need ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, I don’t give a damn what form a doctor has signed. Even though the school and coach are probably legally off the hook since they’ve got the doctor’s permission, it sets a horrible example to let a teenager run the risk of more damage just for the possibility of playing a game.

I’m not a doctor nor do I play one on TV, but I’m appalled at this story. I woud hate to think that I’m the only one that wants to look out for this kid’s future.

Aside: In a purely technical point, a headshot photo of somebody wearing sunglasses is horrible. A person’s eyes are key to making this type of photo work. Sheesh.