Harbaugh on Pipkins
Jim Harbaugh spoke publically about Pipkins's medical per the above story in the Detroit News. The coach clears the air on this, underscoring that it's natural for a player to not want to hear that their playing career is over, but Harbaugh's primary responsibility is the safety of his players. It's good to hear him address this directly.
Three concussions (not two), the torn knee ligament, and a neck issue. I have tremendous sympathy for Pipkins, but it does indeed sound like it's time for him to move on and take full advantage of his educational opportunity.
Pipkins said in the ESPN story that he had been asked several times during a two-month period by Harbaugh and other staffers to leave the game. He also said he was told he could remain on scholarship and get his degree. -- Detroit News.
This pretty much verifies Harbaugh's intention. #1 is always the safety.
I guess Harbaugh is allowed to address the issue after all.
Regardless of the merits of any particular incident, I, for one, am getting a little tired of the drama.