I could see why a guy could be knocked unconscious. I didn't understand why he didn't wake up right away. ... I remember him getting wheeled off the field on that cart and just looking at him. He just looked asleep, and unfortunately, what transpired was the worst thing I could think of.

Thomas turned around and said, 'Man, I don't know what you're talking about. 'I'm trying to make this team, and we're going to go score a touchdown and get this ball in the end zone.

It is tough for me to cope with the loss of both of them.

They shared the same characteristics. They were competitive. They loved their teammates. They wanted to win. It brought joy to both of them.