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Jordan McNair timeline Explaining the events that
Jordan McNair timeline Explaining the events that
Jordan McNair died in June after suffering heatstroke duringa University of Maryland football workout.Since then, reports showing that McNair's death with proper medical treatment have emerged, including the findings of an independent investigation by Walters Inc.Additionally, details of an abusive culture within the program were unearthed. The revelations led to the dismi sal of head coach DJ Durkin on Oct. 31.Sporting News put together a comprehensive timeline of the events leading up to McNair's death and the fallout from theincident.STEELE:May 29, 2018: Jordan McNair suffers heatstroke at team workoutIt was about 80 degrees in College Park when
Len Dawson Jersey Maryland football players lined up for a conditioning test of 10 110-yard sprints. McNair showed signs of exhaustion midway through the test and struggled to complete it.After the test, trainers failed to diagnose clear signs of heatstroke, including McNairhyperventilating, and did not move him indoors for more than half an hour after he complained of cramping.At one point, according to a Maryland player, head football trainer Wes Robinson yelled, "Drag his a s acro s the field!" in reference to McNair. Trainers crucially did not use cold water immersion to treat McNair, which The Diamondback (Maryland's independent student newspaper) and The Washington Post leads to a 100 percent heatstroke survival rate when deployed quickly.McNair had a seizure whiletrainers waited for an ambulance to arrive, and a second ambulance with Advance Cardiac Life Support capabilities was needed. He reached Washington Adventist Hospital
Christian Okoye Jersey about an hour and a half after first showing heatstroke symptoms.MORE:June 5:Fund created with Jordan McNair still in hospitalA GoFundMe page titled ""wasstarted on behalf of McNair's mother, Tonya Wilson, to help with medical expenses. The page revealedMcNair received a liver transplant and was still in critical condition. More than $30,000 was raised.The page also expre sed hope for a turnaround: "Jordans recovery will be long. He will be in the hospital for several months and his parents deserve to be at his side throughout his recovery."June 13:Jordan McNair dies in hospitalMaryland head coach DJ Durkin released a statement praising McNair and pledging support for his family, but neither henor his staff accepted responsibility in the matter.June 14:Maryland hires Walters Inc. to conduct an external investigationHead coach DJ Durkin, athletic director Damon Evans and team physician Dr. Frank Henn attended a pre s conference to announce the independent review. Summer practices were made voluntary for players until further notice.STEELE:July 12:Maryland acknowledges DJ Durkin attended fatal workout, withholds Jordan McNair's cause of deathIn a release to the media, Maryland disclosed details about the workout in which McNair suffered heatstroke, including Durkin's presence and the nature of the drills.The university did not, however, mention that McNair died of heatstroke. Instead, officials said they would withhold that information for privacy reasons.Maryland also resumed mandatory football practices at this time.July 16: Jordan McNair's family announces he died of heatstroke, begins Jordan McNair FoundationIn the McNair familys first public rift with Maryland, it announcedMcNair died of heatstroke just days after public officials cited privacy as their reasoning
Chad Henne Jersey for not releasing the cause of death. was created to educate people on the signs and symptoms of heatstroke and heat-related illne ses. The foundation established a scholarship in Jordan McNairs name.MORE: July 19:For first time, news report indicates potential Maryland fault in Jordan McNair deathThe Diamondback obtained a recording of the 911 call made by Maryland trainers and an emergency report from first responders relating to Jordan McNairs initial hospital transport. From those records, ,nor did they treat himproperly for heatstroke, a condition the NCAA sports medicine handbook, medical profe sionals and case studies suggest is fatal only when mishandled.At this point, Maryland had not accepted anyblame or responsibility, and no members of the Terrapins' staff had been placed on administrative leave.Aug. 3:External review into death of Jordan McNair completedWalters Inc.'s reportshowed trainers failed to diagnose clear signs of heatstroke and did not treat McNair properly once they understood what he was suffering.STEELE:Aug. 10:Maryland placestrainers on leave; ESPN reports on 'toxic' football cultureJordan McNairs story became national news on this day.Maryland
Derrick Thomas Jersey placed a sistant strength and conditioning coach Rick Court, athletic director of athletic training Steve Nordwall and head football trainer Wes Robinson on administrative leave in response to Walters Inc.'s report.That evening, in which two current players and many people around the football program spoke anonymously about abusive practices under Court and coach DJ Durkin. These procedurespartof "a coaching environment based on fear and intimidation" included food being slapped out of a player's hands, verbal abuse, public humiliation and weights being thrown at players.Marylandstill had not publicly accepted blame for McNairs death at this time.Aug. 11: DJ Durkin placed on administrative leaveAug. 12:Jordan McNair's family calls for school to fire DJ DurkinAttorney Billy McMurphy, hired to represent the McNair family, for Jordan McNair's death and reports of a problematic team culture.Aug. 14:Maryland accepts responsibility for Jordan McNair's death, parts ways with Rick CourtUniversity president Wallace Loh, speaking at a pre s conference,accepted "legal and moral responsibility" on behalf of the school for McNair's death. Athletic director Damon Evans, also at the pre s conference, announced Court's departure.Anindependent commi sion was formed to investigate the culture of Maryland's football program, though several of its members had ties to the program. The commi sion was ultimately overseen by the university's Board of Regents.Aug. 16: Jordan McNair's family reiterates desire for DJ Durkin to
Joe Montana Jersey be fired; news report indicates Wallace Loh nixed athletic training overhaul the year beforeMartin McNair, Jordan McNairs father, told ABC's "Good Morning America" that " Durkin shouldn't be able to work with anybody else's kid."The Washington Post reported outlining an independent medical care model where trainers would be autonomous from the athletic department and instead report to the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore.This model would have aligned with NCAA recommendations, but university president Wallace Loh reportedly did not want medical decisions made by another institution.Sept. 12: News report reveals controversial email from Wallace Loh to commi sion membersThe Washington P