Colorado’s Ochs to Sit Out Season

Colorado quarterback Craig Ochs has decided not to play again this season after suffering his third concussion in the last year.

Ochs hasn’t played since he was hurt against San Diego State on Sept. 7. Extensive medical tests came back normal but Ochs told Coach Gary Barnett on Monday that he won’t play the rest of the season for the Buffaloes (2-2).

Ochs, a junior who has started since his freshman year, will apply for a medical waiver redshirt for this season. He also will withdraw as a student from Colorado and relinquish his athletic scholarship.

In a statement, Ochs said he will reevaluate his options for returning to play football next season.

“I was very surprised,” Barnett said. “We totally respect his decision and it was a family decision all the way. He wants to pull himself out and see if he can get himself healthy.”

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