The legal consequences of football players feeling pressured to “play hurt” and “man up” has been a central theme in the concussion litigation.
But injuries to the brain are not the only kinds of serious ailments suffered by football players. What about the legal consequences of players feeling pressured to play through painful back, pelvis and leg injuries?
We may soon find out.
On Wednesday, former Texas Christian University wide receiver Kolby Listenbee filed a personal injury lawsuit in Dallas County Court against the Big 12 Conference, TCU, head football coach Gary Patterson, athletic director Chris Del Conte and a group of assistant TCU coaches, physicians and trainers.