Catalon -- Cleared for SMU

Birden had his best game.

Hard to believe that kid has crossed the goal line more than anyone on the team (7 TDs). Never heard of him until August. Played DB the first two games of the season.

Before the game:

https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/status/787416863584104448

I hate saying it but Catalon will be a non factor the rest of the season. He strikes me as injury prone, not just the concussion.

https://twitter.com/Joseph_Duarte/status/788049944263270400

https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/status/788050006901043200

Catalon Cleared! Good news train building some steam!
https://twitter.com/_CoogNation_/status/788528108815065088

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It’s sad that we don’t even know what is going on with him and some fans are more worried about him not starting if he returns than him just getting better. These guys leave their heart n soul on the field and deserve a little more respect than being treated like a light bulb you replace when it’s defective.

This is also the reason these players sometimes look to union talk. It’s one thing if a player is failing classes or gets in trouble for stealing, but if a player gets hurt playing in a game, he shouldn’t have to worry about his scholarship being pulled or medical bills related to that injury years after he filled his end of the bargain.

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Totally agree! That is one of the hidden things that shows how great our coaches are.They are commited to building a winning culture and doing it the right way. They take concussions seriously and take their time. (Samples & Catalon). They don’t treat starters different and stick to a 0 tolerance policy. (Adams & Steven). We all want to win, but we have to be carefull not to repeat the mistakes of others (Penn St & Baylor) Champions for Life! Go Coogs!

The kiss does mean something. I truly believe CTH cares deeply for these guys. I think there is a deeper connection there. I think that’s why they give so much for/to him.

That is great news! I was talking with my buddies at the Tulsa game and it was not clear then if/when he could play again. Best Wishes to the young man and may the rest of the season be safe and productive for him.

Catalon cleared and is playing tonight.