Syracuse Orange defensive tackle Steven Clark’s ability to return to the football field may be determined on Tuesday evening.
According to a report from Syracuse.com’s Stephen Bailey, Clark received advisement from Dr. Santo DiFino, a Syracuse-area hematologist, to avoid playing collision sports. Clark was diagnosed with a genetic disorder this offseason, causing him to be more susceptible to blood clotting.
Clark received different recommendations from his doctors in Alabama (where he’s from), who both believe his condition shouldn’t preclude him from playing football.
In the interview with Bailey, Clark’s father Steve explains that his son will be receiving an evaluation from Orange head team physician Dr.