Luke Staley was an all-American RB at BYU. Today, he's 35, has had 23 surgeries and counting, and will need a shoulder and both knees replaced. His biggest regret? He didn't prepare for life after football. A very worthwhile read:
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/...aying-a-painful-price-for-gridiron-glory.html
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/...aying-a-painful-price-for-gridiron-glory.html