The ‘Next Man (Or Woman) Up’ Mantra Should Be a Rule

By Gary J. Chester, Senior Writer It is a rallying cry for coaches and athletes who need to fill the void left by a star athlete who is injured and cannot play. “Next player up!” they will declare to one another and the world to show fans and opponents they do not plan to lose even without one of their stalwarts. Recent concussion cases across the country suggest that “Next player up!” should be more than just an inspiration, but a rule imploring coaches to remove injured players f