Unsurprisingly, social media platforms exploded with remarks regarding NFL protocol on concussion safety following two dangerous hits that left a player seriously injured. Starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa, was hit twice in a way that left the NFL fanatics stunned.
The first hit occurred during their match-up against the Buffalo Bills on September 25, 2022. The video of the hit circulated on social media platforms and many users debated whether or not he was healthy enough to be let back onto the field.
However, after the second hit and video were shared, during the match-up against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 29, 2022, social media users sprinted to Twitter to express outrage and concern for their beloved NFL players.
That’s a serious injury . Tua shouldn’t have been out there with Sunday Thursday turn around. Sometimes players need protecting from themselves. Dolphins failed Tua
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) September 30, 2022
The overwhelming majority of mentions recorded by Sprinklr Analytics were of negative sentiment. Within the week, over 12.4 billion reach was analyzed with 1.7 million mentions. Seventy percent of the sentiment was negative. This could come from negative reactions to the protocol, but, on the other hand, users were bickering with one another regarding the trust and intentions of doctors (which caused its own consequences).
The unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant involved in clearing Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa during Sunday's game against the Bills has been fired after it was found he made "several mistakes" in his evaluation, according to ESPN and multiple reports.
More: https://t.co/dbLlvWGQAU pic.twitter.com/PormVRdxpI
— ESPN (@espn) October 1, 2022
The doctors affiliated were fired, coinciding with the social media outrage. Over 1.4 million of the mentions were recorded on Twitter’s platform, which acts as a conversational medium compared to other social media channels. After a quick search of the Miami Dolphins team, over eighty percent of the sentiment was negative.
The bottom line regarding Tua is LIFE is bigger than football. Teams should always put the person before the player. Health before competitive advantage.
Putting Tua out there isn’t just a player safety issue. It’s a quality of life issue.— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) September 30, 2022
Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III (RGIII) expressed his opinion on the concern over a fellow peer. RGIII has become an advocate for player safety and has gained a large following on social media following his retirement from the NFL!
On the bright side, Tua seemed to be in good spirits and the community is pulling for a quick recovery for the young, up-and-coming Miami Dolphins quarterback.
Appreciate all the support! 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/jWBYyvbbwg
— Tua. T 🇦🇸 (@Tua) September 30, 2022
Author: Louisa Glazunova
