Missing ohio state player sent a text about concussions
COLUMBUS, ohio — A missing Ohio State football player told his mother in a text message the day he disappeared that concussions had his head messed up, according to a report filed with police.
Kosta Karageorge, a 22-year-old senior defensive tackle from Columbus, was last seen at his apartment around 2 a.m. Wednesday. Team spokesman Jerry Emig confirmed that Karageorge missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, which his family said was uncharacteristic.
Karageorge’s parents filed a missing-person report Wednesday night, listing him as white, 6-foot-5, 285 pounds, bearded and bald.
His mother, Susan Karageorge, told police that he had several concussions and a few spells of being extremely confused, according to the report. She said at about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday he texted a message that cited the concussions and said, “I am sorry if I am an embarrassment.”
The Buckeyes’ team physician, Dr. Jim Borchers, said he could not comment specifically on the medical care that Ohio State players receive.
But, Borchers said, “We are confident in our medical procedures and policies to return athletes to participation following injury or illness.”
The lineman’s sister, Sophia Karageorge, told The Columbus Dispatch that he apparently was upset, and roommates said he went for a walk, dressed in black from his hat to his boots.
“We’re very concerned that he’s not himself and that he maybe doesn’t know what’s going on,” she told the newspaper.
• UNLV coach Bobby Hauck will step down after guiding the Rebels (2-10) in their season finale against archrival Nevada on Saturday.
UNLV athletic director Tina Kunzer-Murphy announced Hauck (15-48 in five years) submitted his resignation, effective Monday.
• Texas A&M fired defensive coordinator Mark Snyder, one day after the Aggies allowed 491 yards in a regular season-ending loss to LSU.
Top pick Clowney out for Texans•HOUSTON — No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney will miss the Houston Texans’ game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday after a setback on his surgically repaired right knee.
The former South Carolina star didn’t practice all week because of swelling in his knee.
Clowney has played in only four games this season after being injured in Week 1.
• The Chicago Bears placed linebacker Lance Briggs on the reserve/injured list because of a groin injury.
Briggs has 63 tackles, one interception, one forced fumble and two pass breakups this season.
A’s trade Donaldson to Blue Jays•OAKLAND, calif. — The Oakland Athletics traded all-star third baseman Josh Donaldson to the Toronto Blue Jays for third baseman Brett Lawrie and three prospects.
Donaldson hit .255 with 29 home runs and 98 RBIs last season, while Lawrie batted .247 with 12 home runs and 38 RBIs in 70 games.
The A’s also acquired pitchers Kendall Graveman and Sean Nolin as well as shortstop Franklin Barreto in the deal, reported.
• Former first-round draft pick Aaron Crow was traded from the Kansas City Royals to the Miami Marlins for two pitchers, left-hander Brian Flynn and right-hander Reid Redman.
In another move, Jason Frasor and the Royals agreed on a one-year contract with a 2016 mutual option that guarantees the reliever $1.8 million.
Actor Rourke wins boxing bout•MOSCOW — Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke returned to the boxing ring at age 62, defeating a fighter less than half his age in an exhibition bout.
Rourke sent 29-year-old Elliot Seymour to the canvas twice in the second round before the referee stopped the fight.
The bout at a Moscow concert hall was Rourke’s first fight in 20 years. Denver Post staff and wire services
