as someone whose VERY modest but highly gratifying competitive athletic career was ended by complications from a single injury, i feel for the guy. it would suck to go out like that. i have no sympathy for the coach, the franchise or the fans, but it would be hell to lose your career that way...especially if it was a REAL career, and not the weekend warrior kind. i miss being able to do my sport every single day, and i hope it doesn't happen to him.