Syracuse sophomore quarterback A.J. Long, who started five games for the Orange in 2014, has been forced to discontinue his playing career due to multiple concussions, according to Syracuse.com beat writer Stephen Bailey.
Syracuse QB AJ Long has been medically disqualified after suffering multiple concussions at SU: http://t.co/BJb9kpuLV4
— Stephen Bailey (@Stephen_Bailey1) October 14, 2015
This is too bad for Long, who threw for 935 yards and four touchdowns (eight interceptions) and ran for a pair of scores as a true freshman last year. He could have definitely helped the depleted Orange quarterback ranks this season, but he was sidelined by injuries.