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Originally Posted by Forksref
I know some will take this as being insensitive, but I have always thought that the number one person responsible was Kory Stringer. As a professional athlete, I think he should have been aware of the warning signs of heat stroke. He should know his body better than anyone. This is especially true for someone of his weight and position. I think the athlete is going to be aware of the signs before someone else will notice them.
If he was never educated as to those warning signs, then I think the responsibility could go elsewhere, such as the team, team doctors, trainers, etc. If the team "climate" was such that it was frowned upon to report these signs and to take a break, then the team should be held responsible.
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As unfortunate as Korey Stringer's death was, it has taught us all to be aware of the possibility of heat stroke and how to prevent it. Stringer like most competitve athletes wanted to practice and in spite of his condition did to his demise. Think about it, without a guaranteed contract he could have lost his starting job and maybe even a roster spot.
As for the doctors read today's Boston Globe story about Ted Johnson who suffers today from depression and amphetamine addiction he attributes to doctors rushing him back into the lineup following back-to-back concussions without sufficient recovery time.