The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson, Greg Hansen column: UA needs to sit QB.(Column)

Byline: Greg Hansen

Oct. 10--Willie Tuitama's concussions came 28 days apart, both the result of violent but unpenalized plays as UA opponents raced unblocked into Arizona's backfield. Does the prospect of him taking another hit terrify you the way it terrifies me? On Monday, UA coach Mike Stoops said that Tuitama is likely to return this season, indicating that his sophomore quarterback's health will be evaluated "daily and weekly." That is even more terrifying. Why take even the smallest chance? It would be in the UA's best interests, both from the standpoint of liability and reputation, to shut down Tuitama for the remainder of the season. This is not the NFL, where the Dallas Cowboys appallingly allowed Troy Aikman to continue after he sustained four concussions in his final 20 career starts. Tuitama is 19, just a kid, an …