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Multiple Concussions End David Piland’s Career
Multiple Concussions End David Piland’s Career
Piland is scheduled to graduate with a business administration degree in December
HOUSTON – The University of Houston announced Tuesday that multiple concussions will force the end of quarterback David Piland’s career. The junior from Southlake, Texas, is scheduled to graduate from the University in December with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
“David has given everything he’s had to the University of Houston and our football program,” said Houston head coach Tony Levine. “He has been a model student-athletes and a valued leader for us. He has handled everything with class and will continue to be a major part of our program. David’s health and well-being is our top priority, and we respect the decision of our medical staff.”
Piland closes his career at Houston ranked seventh on the career charts for passing yards (5,790), completions (478), pass attempts (833), touchdown passes (41), touchdowns responsible for (43) and total offense (6,039).
“One of my lifelong dreams and goals has been to play quarterback at the collegiate level and thanks to the University of Houston, I’ve been able to accomplish one of my dreams and meet one of my goals,” said Piland. “It was not easy to hear that I can no longer play the game that I love, but I know that our medical staff has my best interests in mind. I will always cherish my time on the field and my time at the University of Houston.”
He had played in two games this season, completing 21-of-40 passes for 220 yards and one touchdown with no interceptions. Piland also had five carries for 31 yards as he helped lead Houston to its two opening wins en route to its current 4-0 record.
Piland’s name is also in the NCAA record books for a single-game record with most attempts in a game without an interception as he had 77 attempts without an interception vs. Louisiana Tech in 2012.
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10-08-2013 11:38 AM |
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