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Concussion and the NFL
Aug 30, 2013 at 10:57 AM
- LasVegasWally
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Glad they got some jack. The NFL has enough $ where it won't even make a dent.
Jan 14, 2014 at 9:48 AM
- Jcool
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AP NFL @AP_NFL
MORE: Judge rejects preliminary approval of $765M #NFL concussions settlement, worries it won't cover enough players http://apne.ws/1gFFprW
Jan 14, 2014 at 12:04 PM
- captveg
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NFL just got screwed. I expect the final settlement to be at least double that amount.
Jan 14, 2014 at 12:11 PM
- monsterzero789
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Originally posted by Imfasterthanur:
Originally posted by Young2Rice:
Originally posted by blizzuntz:
Originally posted by DonnieDarko:
Originally posted by Jcool:
Originally posted by DonnieDarko:
f**k the former players, they fully knew the risks involved in playing football. because of them current players on defense are being fined left and right for "illegal" hits
They knew broken bones could happen... NO ONE knew about head injuries and the long term repercussions till VERY recently
"i had no idea getting my head bashed in for 10-20 years would have long term effects"
riiiight, better sue the high schools and colleges too i guess
when players like jim mcmahon are asked whether theyd play all over again knowing what they know now, they say yes. its b******t
Why you so mad? It's not even your $$$
The NFL settled on their own and are happy to help some players with severe neurological problems.
He is mad because of the pussification of the NFL as a result.
+1
+2 if you gave me millions of dollars i would gladly switch brains with one of those vegetables
Feb 4, 2014 at 7:03 PM
- Ronnie49Lott
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What We've Learned From Two Years of Tracking NFL Concussions--
When FRONTLINE started investigating the NFL's concussion crisis in 2012, we ran into an early stumbling block. We wanted to know how many head injuries were taking place in the league each season. The trouble was, no major news organization was keeping count. With little to go off besides the NFL's own numbers, we decided to try it ourselves.
For the past two seasons, FRONTLINE's Concussion Watch project has been tracking which players have gone down with head injuries, and how long they sit out post-concussion. Over that time, more than 300 players have been added to the league's official injury report because of a concussion. With Super Bowl XLVIII now over, here are five takeaways from the data:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/sports/concussion-watch/what-weve-learned-from-two-years-of-tracking-nfl-concussions/
When FRONTLINE started investigating the NFL's concussion crisis in 2012, we ran into an early stumbling block. We wanted to know how many head injuries were taking place in the league each season. The trouble was, no major news organization was keeping count. With little to go off besides the NFL's own numbers, we decided to try it ourselves.
For the past two seasons, FRONTLINE's Concussion Watch project has been tracking which players have gone down with head injuries, and how long they sit out post-concussion. Over that time, more than 300 players have been added to the league's official injury report because of a concussion. With Super Bowl XLVIII now over, here are five takeaways from the data:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/sports/concussion-watch/what-weve-learned-from-two-years-of-tracking-nfl-concussions/
Feb 6, 2014 at 12:32 PM
- BobS
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Originally posted by Jcool:Up until recently it was thought it took way more head blows than a football player got to cause long term damage. Only boxers were considered to be at risk.
Originally posted by DonnieDarko:
f**k the former players, they fully knew the risks involved in playing football. because of them current players on defense are being fined left and right for "illegal" hits
They knew broken bones could happen... NO ONE knew about head injuries and the long term repercussions till VERY recently
Sep 3, 2014 at 9:16 AM
- SunDevilNiner79
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Seaus to opt out of concussion deal
A few things I noticed from the article:
-Seaus are represented by a Class Action law firm, not a firm specializing in wrongful death/personal injury
-thus the key line in the article is :"Strauss said he hoped other players might follow the Seau family's lead and opt out of the deal to force the two sides to negotiate a better deal."
A few things I noticed from the article:
-Seaus are represented by a Class Action law firm, not a firm specializing in wrongful death/personal injury
-thus the key line in the article is :"Strauss said he hoped other players might follow the Seau family's lead and opt out of the deal to force the two sides to negotiate a better deal."
Sep 3, 2014 at 2:35 PM
- LasVegasWally
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The NFL office should make Wes Welker sit out a season.
What was it, 3 concussions in 9 months???
Not sure of the amount but his situation is very dangerous.
I was a amateur boxer, fought in the Golden Gloves in NYC and for a while on the National Team. I've seen the aftermath of negligence in this area.
This is serious stuff and I hope for Welker's family thy sit this guy.
What was it, 3 concussions in 9 months???
Not sure of the amount but his situation is very dangerous.
I was a amateur boxer, fought in the Golden Gloves in NYC and for a while on the National Team. I've seen the aftermath of negligence in this area.
This is serious stuff and I hope for Welker's family thy sit this guy.
Sep 3, 2014 at 6:32 PM
- SunDevilNiner79
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Originally posted by LasVegasWally:
The NFL office should make Wes Welker sit out a season.
What was it, 3 concussions in 9 months???
Not sure of the amount but his situation is very dangerous.
I was a amateur boxer, fought in the Golden Gloves in NYC and for a while on the National Team. I've seen the aftermath of negligence in this area.
This is serious stuff and I hope for Welker's family thy sit this guy.
I was just joking about this in the fantasy draft, about Welker and his ton of concussions
Mar 25, 2016 at 3:48 AM
- English
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The conduct of the NFL and the team owners has been shameless in this matter. I wish someone would organise a one week boycott of all games to make a public statement. I think this issue will, in time, either destroy the NFL or else force major changes on it.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/25/sports/football/nfl-concussion-research-tobacco.html?emc=edit_th_20160325&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=60440494&_r=0
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/25/sports/football/nfl-concussion-research-tobacco.html?emc=edit_th_20160325&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=60440494&_r=0
Mar 25, 2016 at 5:09 AM
- SportOvaFilmTV
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The NFL in 20 years...
50 years...
It really was something...
(This may be a slight overreaction)
50 years...
It really was something...
(This may be a slight overreaction)
Mar 26, 2016 at 3:21 PM
- GoreGoreGore
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Originally posted by English:
The conduct of the NFL and the team owners has been shameless in this matter. I wish someone would organise a one week boycott of all games to make a public statement. I think this issue will, in time, either destroy the NFL or else force major changes on it.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/25/sports/football/nfl-concussion-research-tobacco.html?emc=edit_th_20160325&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=60440494&_r=0
the american greed never fails.
Mar 26, 2016 at 4:54 PM
- DonnieDarko
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The problem with the NFL isn't concussions, its the repeated head trauma. Hit after hit, brain rattling around against your skull that a helmet can't do anything about.
CTE will probably doom the sport in 20 years.
CTE will probably doom the sport in 20 years.
Mar 26, 2016 at 6:57 PM
- GoreGoreGore
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Originally posted by DonnieDarko:
The problem with the NFL isn't concussions, its the repeated head trauma. Hit after hit, brain rattling around against your skull that a helmet can't do anything about.
CTE will probably doom the sport in 20 years.
nah we'll just have robots playing football
Mar 28, 2016 at 3:26 PM
- glorydayz
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Originally posted by DonnieDarko:
The problem with the NFL isn't concussions, its the repeated head trauma. Hit after hit, brain rattling around against your skull that a helmet can't do anything about.
CTE will probably doom the sport in 20 years.
No, not as long as there are poor people living in our society.
There will always be those willing to take the risk for the $
Can you imagine the head trauma in boxing? Look at Ali, yet boxing still lives on. Same with MMA.