"Football is brutal" "Such a dirty hit": Fans react to doctor's Travis Hunter injury diagnosis

The Colorado Buffaloes' two-way star Travis Hunter faces a three-week period on the sidelines due to an injury sustained during a game against Colorado State. Hunter took a nasty hit from safety Henry Blackburn, necessitating medical attention. Although he briefly returned to the game, he had to leave for good and was taken to the hospital in the third quarter.

Brian Sutterer, a PM&R-trained sports medicine doctor, recently analyzed Travis Hunters' injury. According to Sutterer, the hit that forced Hunter out of the game was dirty and unnecessary. He explained that the impact, similar to a concussion, caused Hunter's brain to jostle within his skull due to the sudden stop in motion.

"This was absolutely a dirty play, the ball had hit the ground, and there was no reason for this hit to come in from the Colorado State defender. Think about during this hit, all the energy that Hunter has running down the field, it's similar to what we think about with a concussion where the head and the skull are moving," he said.

He added that the force with which Travis Hunter was hit could affect his intra-abdominal organs or lungs.

Fans react to Travis Hunter's injury diagnosis

Fans had all sorts of reactions after hearing the diagnosis.

"Football is brutal. It's a dirty hit and I'm surprised they let him stay in the game," a fan wrote.

"Such a dirty hit. I get it’s a rivalry, but that could knock him out for the season," wrote another fan.

"That coward was coached and instructed to take Hunter out. SHAMEFUL from the entire team, especially the coaches," a fan said.

"Reckless as hell. that player can’t get away with no repercussions," said one fans, questioning the referees' decision.

"I have a feeling CSU just had it out for Colorado today. They had a ridiculous amount of penalties. A lot of face masks, holdings, targeting, dirty hits & late hits. Was nasty to watch," added another Colorado fan.

"You can literally have your career ended in one play in football. Cheap shots like what happened to Travis should come with severe consequences."

"Hope it’s not too serious and hoping for a speedy recovery," another fan said as they wished for Travis Hunter's recovery.