NFL fans - Andrew Luck retires

[bcla]

Didn't see this coming.

https://www.indystar.com/story/spor...ing-worn-down-mentally-leg-injury/2111772001/

 

[low-key]

I was shocked, so here is my list of top 3 surprise retirement from NFL (cause I like list)

3. Andrew Luck
2. Barry Sanders
1. Big Jim Brown

 

[tinkerhon]

Shocked as well, but he has suffered a ton of injuries and has taken a beating for years - ( statistically speaking - I understand the position, but I believe he led league in hits taken for 3 years) - think the rehabbing took mental toll - wouldn't be surprised if he sat the season out and came back next year - if healthy, of course - just a hunch

 

[WorldWacky]

I think it’s awful that the fans booed him. Clearly, this was a difficult decision for him. I’m sure HE wishes he could still be out on that field too!

 

[tinkerhon]

I think it’s awful that the fans booed him. Clearly, this was a difficult decision for him. I’m sure HE wishes he could still be out on that field too!

Totally agree ! Really terrible reaction by the fans !

 

[jdb in AZ]

Andrew Luck has been in pain for four years and the fans boo him when he finally decides enough is enough? Very tacky fans, very tacky!

 

[tinkerhon]

Andrew Luck has been in pain for four years and the fans boo him when he finally decides enough is enough? Very tacky fans, very tacky!

To make matters worse, he had no idea that the fans even knew about the retirement - his presser was supposed to be Sunday at 3pm , but ESPN broke the news while the team was playing - gotta feel for him

 

[dclpluto]

Some bodies cannot take a hit. Like Carson Wentz a great quarterback when healthy but cannot stay healthy.
Look at Eli Manning that man can take.a beating and keeps on going.

 

[Mermaid02]

My hubby will be so disappointed. Good luck to Mr. Luck. I hope he enjoys retirement.

 

[zoo2tycoon]

We live in Indiana. It is sad to see him retire but I totally understand his reasoning. What is sad is the behavior of the supposed fans who booed him- classless act!

 

[#1hoosierfan]

We are big Colts fan. Sad to see him go and horrified by the “fans” reaction.

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

I think it’s awful that the fans booed him. Clearly, this was a difficult decision for him. I’m sure HE wishes he could still be out on that field too!

True fans wouldn't boo. Only a sycophant would boo. Those booing only cared what he could do for them.

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

Some bodies cannot take a hit. Like Carson Wentz a great quarterback when healthy but cannot stay healthy.
Look at Eli Manning that man can take.a beating and keeps on going.

Luck played with a lacerated kidney while peeing blood after taking a vicious double crunch hit. Taking a hit is not in question.

 

[dclpluto]

Luck played with a lacerated kidney while peeing blood after taking a vicious double crunch hit. Taking a hit is not in question.

Taking a hit means you can get hit over and over again and not get injured. Some people can rake it some can’t take it.

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

Taking a hit means you can get hit over and over again and not get injured. Some people can rake it some can’t take it.

And part of taking a hit also means you can play through hurt. It's easy to question a guy's toughness behind a keyboard. But I doubt if you had a sliced up kidney and were peeing blood, you'd even want to sit behind said keyboard let alone play football. And I doubt most of the rest of us would either.

 

[littlejimmy]

respect the decision to retire and have a healthy future to enjoy his life. obviously money is not an issue for him. having a hard time on the timing of it though. season starts in one week, and the team went into the draft thinking he was still going to be qb. that is the part that, I think, the fans re having an issue with.

 

[bcla]

respect the decision to retire and have a healthy future to enjoy his life. obviously money is not an issue for him. having a hard time on the timing of it though. season starts in one week, and the team went into the draft thinking he was still going to be qb. that is the part that, I think, the fans re having an issue with.

I heard the Colts are allowing him to keep his bonuses even though they could request them partly back.

 

[Searc]

My hubby will be so disappointed. Good luck to Mr. Luck. I hope he enjoys retirement.

He's got tens of millions of dollars, at 29 years old, for playing with a ball. He'll be fine.

 

[skyblue17]

The reactions to this by some are mind-boggling. Pro athletes get to decide when they have given enough of their bodies for our entertainment.