What I'm hearing is the guy is already out of ICU and in a regular room and is up about and walking. I'm not going to rule out anything with regard to his recovery. Odds are against him, but I'm not going to rule out anything. My guess is if you ask our coaches, they would probably agree, but this isn't one of those things that can pop up again, or can reoccur with contact sports. I tend to believe at this point that this is is a critical issue that could have killed him, but now it's behind him and he can resume his life.
I'm not going to hold my breath that he will return, but if the doctors clear him to return I see no reason why he can't. The big question is will they clear him to play again? As a parent I know how I would guide my child in this matter, but I also know the will power of a young man like Derrian.