Texas RB Tre' Newton Giving Up Football
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Nov 15, 2010 11:16 AM CST
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PrintOver the last two seasons, Longhorn running Tre' Newton has struggled with injuries, including a hip pointer this season. A bigger concern, however, has been his struggles with concussions.
Influenced by all the recent news about the long-term dangers of head injuries incurred from playing football, Newton will no longer continue playing football at Texas. It was a decision that was made despite Newton still having the desire to play -- this was a medical decision. Newton will remain on scholarship and involved with the football team as a mentor to the young running backs.
Mack Brown said at his Monday press conference that Cody Johnson will probably start against Florida Atlantic with Fozzy Whittaker continuing to struggle with a re-occuring stinger.
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I love our team with every last cardiac myocyte of my heart,
but I think this is influenced more by something going on in the locker room. Something he doesn’t want to deal with for another two years. He’s not a great NFL prospect, so if I were in his position, I’d take my high-quality University of Texas at Austin degree and live happy and in good health. For him, the risks of staying on the team outweigh the benefits. I’m sure he thought a lot about this, because many of us would sell our souls to don the burnt orange (and especially the all white) uniforms, but we should all respect his decision as the best choice for him. Good luck in all your endeavors, Tre’. Hook ’em.
by ElMariachiLoco on Nov 15, 2010 11:22 AM CST reply actions
I think you are wrong.
but I think this is influenced more by something going on in the locker room
by BoddickerIsClutch on Nov 15, 2010 11:54 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Well there we go.
Correction made to the post. Sorry I have an opinion…it’s not like you offered one.
by ElMariachiLoco on Nov 15, 2010 12:16 PM CST up reply actions
Is that supposed to be an insult? Also, I did, it was my opinion that your opinion was wrong.
And it didn’t even involve calling out an injured player for locker room issues!
by BoddickerIsClutch on Nov 15, 2010 12:45 PM CST up reply actions
Come on man, not supposed to be an insult.
I was just wondering why you called me out. I wasn’t “calling out” Newton…I blatantly stated that the “risks of staying on the team outweigh the benefits”. The combination of him being injured with the future addition of Malcolm Brown makes this decision a no-brainer (no pun intended). Before the amendment stating that he still had a desire to play and it was a medical decision, it was a possibility (and my opinion) that the turmoil going on with our team on and off the field could have played a factor in his decision. All in all, this was his decision, and like I said earlier, I’m respecting it and everyone should too. I’m thankful for his commitment to our team for the past few years.
by ElMariachiLoco on Nov 15, 2010 1:19 PM CST up reply actions
Amen
I have noticed that we all seem to be on edge because of this miserable season. This year has probably been even less fun for the players than it has been the fans and BONers.
+1
"Nobody leaves this field until we beat the hell out of them".................... L.J."Louis"Jordan in 1913 before kickoff of the Texas/ou game.
According to press statement
This was a medical decision by the team doctors. This was not Tre’s decision.
Yeah you're right.
Didn’t mean to be misleading. Fixed the original.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Nov 15, 2010 11:48 AM CST up reply actions
Sad to hear, but I wish him all the best for his future
Don't let the bastards get you down. Even the burnt orange ones.
Do you?
Do you really?
"I live in the tower with Coach Brown." -Bevo
by run Bevo run on Nov 15, 2010 1:55 PM CST up reply actions
Ooooooooooo-K
Don't let the bastards get you down. Even the burnt orange ones.
by Hopkins Horn on Nov 15, 2010 2:13 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe he's testing your "easily agitated" proclamation
by BrooklynHorn on Nov 15, 2010 2:22 PM CST up reply actions
Only took 5 words
"I live in the tower with Coach Brown." -Bevo
by run Bevo run on Nov 15, 2010 2:22 PM CST up reply actions
Technically, only 3 words.
Texas is neither southern nor western. Texas is Texas - Senator William Blakley
That was more of a test of my "easily confused" mentality, methinks
Don't let the bastards get you down. Even the burnt orange ones.
by Hopkins Horn on Nov 15, 2010 2:49 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks for the good times Tre
Best of luck to you and loved watching you play.
The recent news about Jim McMahon (sp?) having memory related to the numerous hits he took together with all the other news on the matter makes this a pretty wise decision.
Hook ’em.
Question for GBR
Any chance Shead or Whaley get in a game? I know the rap on Whaley, but why not give him a shot. CJ is hurt. You could tell in the end of the game that he was limping like crazy. Why not see what the freshman Shead can do also?
Whaley is cemented at H-Back
it seems and Shead and Hill are both redshirting. What was once an overload at the position quickly looks thin as paper.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Sorry...
realize I’m not GoBR
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Hey Coach E, you are a good substitute
Thanks. It is alarming how we now have 3 true freshman on the O-line, no Vondrell McGee or Newton at RB and Fozzy is always a sprained ankle away from ending his career. Cody Johnson is hurt too. He was limping like crazy at the end of the game. We also have no second DT (which has really hurt us), and we are going to the bench at CB. What a mess.
But, that should help in not losing the great recruiting class. They all truly have the opportunity to get playing time.
I think this season is a good example to recruits
about how quickly a depth chart can clear out.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Nov 15, 2010 4:34 PM CST up reply actions
Is that due to recruiting, conditioning, or just bad luck?
"Only angry people win football games." --DKR
I don't understand why they redshirted so many R Backs.
Seems like we could have used one of them this year. With M. Brown coming in, when are any of them ever going to play?
Jeremy Hills
requested to redshirt and I think they never thought Shead would see the field with Newton, Johnson and Fozzy there was no need for him to play.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Isn't there someone named Monroe that we've tried out at tailback?
I think he’s carrying the ball for about 10 yards per attempt. I’m sure there’s a really good reason he only returns kickoffs though.
"Well, a guy did a Horns down to him. You just shouldn’t do that."
he lost the GD playbook and is still looking for it...
Oh and he can’t stand in frot of someone long enough for them to run into him
Don't think they burn the shirt on Shead
I think Whaley probably gets a chance this week, as I think I saw somewhere that he was working at running back some last week because of all the injuries. The coaches seem intent on not playing DJ Monroe.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Nov 15, 2010 4:33 PM CST up reply actions
Monday presser
As an aside, did the weekly 11am presser take place today? If so, does anybody have any hilarious quotes to offer? These were quickly becoming cult classics.
Word on the street:
Dodds is gonna pull a Jerry Jones and fire Mack Brown with a subsequent promotion of Greg Davis to HC. It worked for the Cowboys!
by ElMariachiLoco on Nov 15, 2010 1:21 PM CST up reply actions
Aww man.
Well, at least I didn’t make that one up! I thought it was funny though.
Nice tag, btw.
by ElMariachiLoco on Nov 15, 2010 1:28 PM CST up reply actions
Best Mack quote today
“…Florida Atlantic, unlike us, have won their last three games….”
Doesn't take much imagination to know what Mack will say
1. Congratulation of OSU. They are a really great team…
2. We played hard. Our players and staff haven’t given up.
3. We cut down on penalties.
4. We cut down on turn-overs.
5. GG continues to make progress.
6. We set a record for fair catches (and didn’t drop a one).
7. We won the fourth quarter again. We own the fourth quarter.
8. FAU is a better team than many think. We are not taking them lightly.
9. We need the fans to come early, stay late, wear orange, and be loud.
10. We can still make it to a bowl.
"Only angry people win football games." --DKR
Tough deal for Tre
I feared that might be coming . . . repeated concussions is a loud alarm bell that it’s time to move on.
Even healthy, though, I think Shead and MB-1 joining Whittaker and Cody is plenty of depth — and hopefully quality — at the position.
So sorry to hear about Tre...
…I wish you the best. We have been hard on you, but we all love you and want the best for you in life. Hook ’em!
by vanterminatorhorn on Nov 15, 2010 2:05 PM CST reply actions
no way they burn the redshirt on Shead or Hills
with 2 games left and the season we’re having… they’d put Whaley or Roberson in there first. Maybe even Berryhill. At least I hope.
Tre, we'll miss you.
Bright future, tough to hear. It’s the way this season has gone. Injuries have devistated the defense and have hurt the offense also. I have never seen a team suffer this much from injuries in one season.
by Ryan2907 on Nov 15, 2010 2:42 PM CST via mobile reply actions
It's a miracle GG hasn't been injured given some of those hits he's taken.
"Only angry people win football games." --DKR
Give it time, give it time.
GG’s destined for Troy Aikmen caliber concussions, and probably a torn ACL.
Texas is neither southern nor western. Texas is Texas - Senator William Blakley
Hey. That’s weird that Aikman sustained about 400 concussions, but he sounds completely fine these days with Joe Buck.
Maybe we should have kept Aikman in there for all those games, instead of Babe Laufenberg.
Aikman is the exception to the rule...
Most end up like Terry Bradshaw, where anything can come out their mouths, including slobber.
Aikman is also still relatively young.
He will be 44 this Sunday.
"I'm not playing favorites. All my favorites have graduated." - A. Lemons
by Paleface Horn on Nov 16, 2010 12:20 PM CST up reply actions
that's my point.
"I'm not playing favorites. All my favorites have graduated." - A. Lemons
by Paleface Horn on Nov 19, 2010 2:58 PM CST up reply actions
Mack would probably keep him in there anyway
After the brain bashing GG took against KState and Mack refusing to remove him in the 4th Quarter, I’ve concluded Mack could give less than a shit about his player’s health.
"I don't know. You'll have to ask Greg (Davis). He calls the plays." - Mack Brown
by iamjackburton on Nov 15, 2010 4:59 PM CST up reply actions
That's an odd conclusion to draw
It’s nonsense. GG was getting little protection. His replacement would’ve faced the same. You might have a point if mack had had the option of not putting a QB in the game at all, but unless you’re implying mack should’ve just called for a punt on first down, you’re drawing a ridiculous and immature conclusion.
There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.
by burntorangehorn on Nov 15, 2010 6:54 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I know, I know, Mack Brown is a genius, it's never his fault, he's great
He’s the king of the world, everything we have, it’s because of Mack Brown, everything I have, it’s because of Mack Brown, he’s wondeful, his jock strap don’t smell, etc etc.
"I don't know. You'll have to ask Greg (Davis). He calls the plays." - Mack Brown
by iamjackburton on Nov 16, 2010 12:13 AM CST up reply actions
What's your problem man?
You be hatin’ all over this blog lately.
by ElMariachiLoco on Nov 16, 2010 9:34 AM CST up reply actions
This is the opposite universe
to Hook Tech blasting Mack on “Perhaps we can ease up on Mack a little bit . . .”
"I'm not playing favorites. All my favorites have graduated." - A. Lemons
by Paleface Horn on Nov 16, 2010 10:02 AM CST up reply actions
I was referring to your exaggerated sarcasm post
in which you said you were ready to fire Mack. I think that jack was dealing in a little hyperbolic sarcasm of his own, but in the opposite direction:
I know, I know, Mack Brown is a genius, it’s never his fault, he’s great..
"I'm not playing favorites. All my favorites have graduated." - A. Lemons
by Paleface Horn on Nov 16, 2010 4:58 PM CST up reply actions
I figured,
just didn’t want anyone who read your post here out of context to think I’m in the Mack blasting camp.
Is the world just black and white through your eyes?
Mack either has to be the king of the world or a worthless has-been who doesn’t care if his players get injured, according to you. It would be a lot more impressive if you’d actually address the point, which is that you’re drawing a faulty conclusion with no basis in fact. Grow up.
There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.
by burntorangehorn on Nov 16, 2010 3:43 PM CST up reply actions
Tre thank you for the great effort...
Best wishes to you for your future young man, may it be bright.
Play like you mean it...
GoBR
Does UT take another RB besides Malcom Brown now?
Considering how much we've used the
H back position I would be asking for carries if I were him too.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
I think it's probably too late
unless the staff wants to start pursuing someone who is committed. And plus, the staff is going to honor Newton’s scholarship, so his retirement doesn’t open up a spot in terms of scholarships.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Nov 15, 2010 4:36 PM CST up reply actions
If he is a medical scholarship
Does that still count in the 85 total limit? I thought the medical scholarship leaves him out of the 85 number limit.
Yeah you are right, actually.
If Newton applies for and receives a medical hardship scholarship, he won’t count against the 85. Man, not on my game today.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Nov 15, 2010 6:23 PM CST up reply actions
Would anybody be intersested if Texas offered?
Sims? B. Williams? anybody?
Late breaking news...
…the entire Texas Longhorns coaching staff has come down with a case of concussions and will not be able to participate in the remainder of this season.
Greg Davis was quoted as saying, “I’m pretty darned sure I have had a concussion most of the past 4 years. Fact is, most days I hang out in Starbucks offering to make someone a foofy coffee drink because I think I work there. Next thing I know, I’m sitting waaaayyyy up high, with a bunch of diagrams in my hands, headset over my ears, staring at thousands of people surrounding a field. It kind of sounds like a party, and I always liked those little bubble blowing gizmos I had as a kid, so I always yell out ‘Bubbles! Gimme some Bubbles!!’ Then people start running around on the field. It’s kinda cool.”
(I know, I know…bad form. I truly am sad for Tre, but have incredible respect that he has made this decision. With the legacy of his father in professional football, and Tre’s obvious talent, he could be a star. I’m sure this was a tough decision. It gives me hope that a young man so talented at this level can remember to put his own health and longevity first.)
But it would be an interesting way out of the season for the rest of them…at least GD.
Texas is neither southern nor western. Texas is Texas - Senator William Blakley
by AusTXBill on Nov 15, 2010 4:34 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
I lol'd at the visual
If that is a veiled criticism about me, I won't hear it and I won't respond to it.
Mack is so stubborn, he'll probably put Tre back in there anyway
Just cause, you know, the doctors told him he shouldn’t. Dammit, no one tells Mack what to do!!
Good luck to Tre. Free education rocks! (So says my lowly bank account.)
"I don't know. You'll have to ask Greg (Davis). He calls the plays." - Mack Brown
Best of luck to Tre.
"I'm not playing favorites. All my favorites have graduated." - A. Lemons
Good luck Tre.
Even though it was not his decision, I hope he concludes this is the best for him in the long run. I’ve been there and I know how much it sucks to have doctors try to force you to quit your passion. I wish him the best in his studies and a bright future.
"Next, Major Applewhite will ride a Lippizanner stallion."
Read on Orangebloods
That Whaley may actually see some reps at RB this weekend. Too bad it’s against Florida Atlantic so any success he has will be negated because of that.
I wouldn't say "negated"
If he can do what he’s supposed to do with the football in his hands, that at least forms the basis for carries against Aggie, and perhaps another look as a solution at the RB position.
There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.
by burntorangehorn on Nov 16, 2010 3:45 PM CST up reply actions
what if
Whaley had a break out game against UMAT?
"I'm not playing favorites. All my favorites have graduated." - A. Lemons
by Paleface Horn on Nov 16, 2010 3:50 PM CST up reply actions
Then I'd hope it'd be enough for a bowl game
Which would give the team a lot of practice time over the following few weeks to work on some things, like integrating Whaley, letting some linemen heal up, and developing a one-game plan to build on the two consecutive wins.
There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old's life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.
by burntorangehorn on Nov 16, 2010 4:00 PM CST up reply actions
I'm okay with that
"I'm not playing favorites. All my favorites have graduated." - A. Lemons
by Paleface Horn on Nov 16, 2010 4:01 PM CST up reply actions
But...
I can see the coaching staff using Florida Atlantic as an excuse as to why he did so well.
Those Zombies.
"I'm not playing favorites. All my favorites have graduated." - A. Lemons
by Paleface Horn on Nov 17, 2010 10:35 AM CST up reply actions
running back
GBR,
Do the Horns have any more interest in LaFrederick (Fred) Ford of Kirbyville? Watch his highlights. In my humble opinion, he is as good as Brandon Williams. Major Applewhite attended one of Fred’s games in 2009.
If he gets to play Brownwood in the 3A playoffs that game will be a classic.
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