Heights get more info on BC head injury protocol

One of the things that bothered me most about the game was watching Tyler Rouse get so many carries after leaving the game earlier with a head injury. He visibly wobbled off the field.

There is so much we don't know about head injuries and concussions, it seems best to err on the side of caution. I also worry about putting the "play/not to play" decision on the coach and player. They are tough, competitive people. They are always going to play. That is why it should not be their calls. It should be a medical decision. Based on the solid reporting by Michael Sullivan, it appears the Rouse decision was handled under BC's current protocol.

Got clarification on the BC concussion policy: coaching staff has no bearing on the clearance of players, only BC's medical staff.

— Michael Sullivan (@SullyHeights) September 26, 2015

To be allowed back in the game, Rouse must have passed every test that the medical staff gave him.

— Michael Sullivan (@SullyHeights) September 26, 2015

Evaluation by a medical staff for a head injury automatically prompts an arbitrary questionable/doubtful response in the press box

— Michael Sullivan (@SullyHeights) September 26, 2015

Should any BC player take the field after a head injury? I am not a medical expert, but I would like to see the issue examined further. However, I am glad that there is a policy and that the coach doesn't influence it.