Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer left the team’s Sugar Bowl loss against Georgia on Wednesday with a possible concussion that has many concerned about his long-term health.
Baylor was down 26-14 in the fourth quarter and had a 3rd-and-12 from their 28. Brewer scrambled to his right and was hit by the sideline, and his head slammed against the turf.
Charlie Brewer got cracked and he's till down on the sideline…
Remember, Brewer also got hurt vs Oklahoma in the BIG12 championship after a hit he took. Brutal. pic.twitter.com/VZYaQXZF73
— Boo Boo Shoester (@FTBeard11) January 2, 2020
Brewer looked totally dazed after the collision and was carted off the field.
Baylor’s starting QB Charlie Brewer headed to the locker room after taking a late hit.
3rd string true freshman Jacob Zeno now in. pic.twitter.com/Y5RngSTgnC
— Bleacher Report CFB (@BR_CFB) January 2, 2020
Many thought that he might have suffered a concussion.
Keep in mind that Brewer was concussed in the Big 12 title game against Oklahoma three and a half weeks ago. Brewer told ESPN that he spent about a week in a dark room after that concussion.
"He told us after the concussion against Oklahoma on Dec. 7th he spent about a week in a dark room. He doesn't remember much about it" -Sean McDonough on Charlie Brewer
Damn. pic.twitter.com/O8nOheQovs
— Boo Boo Shoester (@FTBeard11) January 2, 2020
If Brewer was concussed on the play, it would mark his third concussion of the season and fourth of his career.
Due to his concussion history, some began suggesting Brewer retire:
I respect Charlie Brewer and admire his toughness but he's had too many head injuries lately. He should take a long, hard look at his future in football this offseason. Terrific player but you wonder about the young man's long-term health when these hits start to pile up. #Baylor
— Cedric Golden (@CedGolden) January 2, 2020
What we’ve learned about the cumulative effect of multiple concussions is frightening. Former Texas QB David Ash had to make a really tough choice a few years ago. Hoping Charlie Brewer makes the right one for him.
— Mike Finger (@mikefinger) January 2, 2020
Hate to say it, but Charlie Brewer may need to evaluate whether his football career should be over.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) January 2, 2020
Brewer was 24/41 for 211 yards, a touchdown and an interception prior to exiting. The Bears lost 26-14 to the Bulldogs.
