Players limp off the field holding million-dollar hamstrings.
But the players still manage to put on their helmets in pursuit of even more injuries. They deserve credit for courage and determination, but courage alone doesn't keep them on the field. That's why the St. Louis Rams have Robert Shively, M.D., assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at Washington University, on the sidelines of every game. As the team orthopaedist, Shively and his partners take responsibility for every joint and muscle of the Rams. It's a serious job with some huge fringe benefits.