Michigan LB Reid’s career over
Posted by: Leelanau Sports Guy on 
Feb 3rd, 2005 | 
Filed under: Leland Comets
Ann Arbor, Michigan (Ticker) - An otherwise stellar National Signing Day for Michigan coach Lloyd Carr was dampened Wednesday when he announced that the career of linebacker Lawrence Reid is over because of a nerve condition.
Reid, who had another season of eligibility, had 70 tackles in the 2004 campaign, tied for second-best for the Wolverines, who went 9-3 and went to their second straight Rose Bowl. The 6-1, 219-pound Reid had 12 tackles for loss, including three sacks, and an interception.
“Lawrence played the last half of the season with a lot of discomfort, a nerve problem, and the doctors have advised him not to play,” Carr said. “He will not be competing any longer. He’ll stay in school, finish up his degree next fall.”
My view: I hate when a young athlete has to stop playing because of injury and can’t stop playing on their own terms. Reid had worked hard to earn a starting spot and was a big part of the defense. He will be missed.
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February 3rd, 2005 at 12:50 pm
That will be a big loss for the Wolverines. Their defense was already hurt by the loss of Shazor and Jackson. It is sad that he has to stop for health reasons, but at least he is smart enough to know to “walk away” while he still can!
February 3rd, 2005 at 3:36 pm
True, lots of guys stick around for far too long. The player I always think of when it comes to this is Cal Ripken. I know he was great, but the last few years were all about the streak. His skills had eroded and he wasn’t a top shortstop/3B at the end.
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