I don’t think Michigan said his career was over due to injuries. They said his injuries were significant enough that he couldn’t play for them. It happens frequently where doctors differ in opinion. How many times do NFL and MLB trades get vetoed because a guy didn’t pass his physical for a new team? It’s not an everyday occurrence, but it’s also not rare. It’s entirely possible that Michigan’s doctors weren’t comfortable with Pipkins’s health, but Texas Tech’s were. It’s also entirely possible that Michigan’s doctors were okay with Ben Braden continuing his career, but NFL doctors weren’t.
