Texans head coach Gary Kubiak collapsed on the sideline during Sunday Night Football against the Colts, suffering what’s been called a mini-stroke, but he’s been cleared to return home and to the Texans.
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Denny Medley-USA TODAY SportsKubiak collapsed on the sidelines during Houston’s Week 9 game on his way into the locker room at halftime. He was transported to a local hospital, where he underwent treatment similar to what is given to stroke sufferers. Kubiak was said to have suffered a transient ischemic attack (TIA). He was released from the hospital later in the week, but did not return to the team immediately. Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips served as the interim coach with Kubiak rejoining the team on Monday.
He worked a half day on Monday and is reportedly slowly increasing his workload during the week, leading up to Sunday’s game against Oakland. Tim of Battle Red Blog wrote Kubiak’s return would be a welcome sight at Reliant Stadium:
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John Rieger-USA TODAY SportsKubiak, 52, suffered what is being called a “mini-stroke” by doctors, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, as he was jogging off the field to the locker room at halftime. The eighth-year head coach collapsed to the ground and was eventually taken off the field on a stretcher.
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Read Article >Kubiak suffered mini-stroke
Denny Medley-USA TODAY SportsKubiak collapsed and was carted off the field while walking into the locker room at halftime. According to Rapoport, Kubiak suffered a transient ischemic attack (TIA), which involves a loss of blood flow to a part of the brain, which leads to “temporary but reversible loss of function.” Rapoport reported TIAs often have no residual effects and people who suffer them can recover quickly.
The Texans head coach was transported to a local hospital and was scheduled to undergo additional tests on Monday. The treatment he received on Sunday night was the same medical treatment used to treat strokes.
Read Article >Gary Kubiak collapses on field at halftime
Kubiak’s Texans dominated the Colts throughout the first half of the Sunday Night Football feature. The frightening incident occurred near the 20-yard line as both teams made their way to the locker rooms. It is unclear what caused Kubiak to collapse or if he has any preexisting conditions. Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips will handle head coaching responsibilities for the rest of the game.
The Texans currently lead the Colts by a score of 21-3 at halftime of the Week 9 matchup.
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