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cadillacattack · Mar 27, 2012

:huh: I often scratch my head with NCCA findings or rulings, but this one is near the top of my historical list. I'm glad to learn that Sciambra is okay and will recover 100 percent, but for the life of me I cannot understand the NCAA sometimes ...... :dis:

Baton Rouge - LSU freshman centerfielder Chris Sciambra is out for the season but with a prognosis of 100 percent recovery after suffering a frightening neck injury suffered in Sunday's 4-3 victory at Auburn.

Sciambra has two fractures in a vertebra in his neck and a concussion after attempting a diving catch on a ball hit into the left center field gap, his father, Jay Sciambra, said. He added there was no damage to the spinal cord or any other neurological issues.

The elder Sciambra said his son is resting at his Baton Rouge home and will be in a neck brace for 12 weeks, followed by a stretch of rehabilitation. But he said he feels "unbelievably fortunate" the injury wasn't much worse.
"He's the most lucky kid," the elder Scimabra said. "He's in good spirits. We could be having such a different conversation today. The prognosis is for 100 percent recovery."

The younger Sciambra attempted a diving catch in left center field and his head collided with the base of the outfield wall at the same time as his body hit the ground. His body went heels over head before crumpling to the ground.

Scimabra was first diagnosed with a concussion and walked off the field with help. The fractures were discovered by Dr. Michael Goodlett, the Auburn team physician, after further examinations, which included a CT scan, an MRI and X-rays.

Sciambra praised Auburn's medical staff and Athletic Director Jay Jacobs for "treating him like their own." Goodlett delcared Sciambra in stable condition but said it wouldn't be a good idea for him to ride home in a car or bus. Jacobs authorized the use of an Auburn Univeristy Lear jet, Jay Scimabra said.

Because of NCAA rules, Jay Scimabra was not allowed to fly home with his son, but Goodlett accompanied him on the flight. They met Chris Sciambra's mother, Ellen, and LSU team physician Dr. Henry Eiserloh at Alex Box Stadium
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red55 · Mar 27, 2012

You'd think exceptions could be made in emergencies.

TexasTigers · Mar 27, 2012

That is really odd. I am trying to figure out why that would be a risk.
Special benefit ?

I wonder why that would be against the rules. I suspect parents cannot fly back on team planes or buses though. So maybe that was it ?

LSUDad · Mar 27, 2012

Don't feel like the Lone Ranger.........sometimes you wonder, ok, all the time we wonder.

cajdav1 · Apr 6, 2012

Seems like there would be a number you could call the Ncaa to get permission in cases like this. Stupid!

stevescookin · Apr 6, 2012

Anyway, Auburn handled the situation with the utmost class.