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Anyone else tired of the ESPN stories about ex NFL players and their issues?
Posted on 5/7/12 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 5/7/12 at 12:35 pm
They make it seem like it's a surprise that getting hit hard repeatedly might have some repercussions.
And the lawsuit against the NFL because they claim to not know the concussions could be related to brain damage... Apparently there must not be much brain mass to damage if you couldn't figure that out.
And the lawsuit against the NFL because they claim to not know the concussions could be related to brain damage... Apparently there must not be much brain mass to damage if you couldn't figure that out.
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Posted on 5/7/12 at 12:37 pm to LNCHBOX
I'm watching the same thing right now and thought the same thing
Posted on 5/7/12 at 12:37 pm to LNCHBOX
If you are expecting them not to sensationalize a story then you will be disappointed.
Posted on 5/7/12 at 12:37 pm to LNCHBOX
I have been tried of ESPN in general. Are you are new to the party thanks to Bounty-Gate ?
Posted on 5/7/12 at 12:38 pm to LNCHBOX
Seems like there would be a pretty big assumption of the risk issue.
Posted on 5/7/12 at 12:40 pm to LNCHBOX
It's a pretty significant issue that the NFL has to deal with.
The concussion issue/severe past injuries for the NFL is becoming what the steroid issue was for the MLB.
The concussion issue/severe past injuries for the NFL is becoming what the steroid issue was for the MLB.
Posted on 5/7/12 at 12:40 pm to LNCHBOX
The fact is, there aren't that many stories in the sports world. So they pick a topic and beat it to death. NFL network does this also on TV and on Sirius.
My fovorite is when you get done listening to x commentator for 3 hours on the radio and a new team will come on and talk about the same damn topic like they have something fresh and new to bring to the table.
My fovorite is when you get done listening to x commentator for 3 hours on the radio and a new team will come on and talk about the same damn topic like they have something fresh and new to bring to the table.
Posted on 5/7/12 at 12:40 pm to LNCHBOX
There is nothing else to talk about right now. There is no football, professional basketball is terrible, baseball is as fun as jerking off with a handful of thumbtacks, and there is no college football.
Posted on 5/7/12 at 12:40 pm to LNCHBOX
I don't watch much ESPN or even Sportscenter lately but I have read a bunch of the articles written on the subject. I am interested in the effects and have a cousin who has had issues from a serious concussion playing HS football probably 7 years ago.
Posted on 5/7/12 at 12:42 pm to 4LSU2
quote:pretty much it.
There is nothing else to talk about right now. There is no football, professional basketball is terrible, baseball is as fun as jerking off with a handful of thumbtacks, and there is no college football.
Posted on 5/7/12 at 12:49 pm to LNCHBOX
Moving forward, the NFL should just put a waiver clause in all contracts that players are playing at their own risk and that the NFL is not liable for any long-term damage, but I'm sure the player's union wouldn't allow something like that.
Posted on 5/7/12 at 12:59 pm to tigers102886
quote:<----------- this guy!!
Anyone else tired of the ESPN stories about ex NFL players and their issues?
Posted on 5/7/12 at 1:04 pm to LSUTIGER in TEXAS
The longterm health of retired players is the biggest issue the NFL faces now and longterm. The immense physical toll these players take is pretty awful, and the way the NFL has treated old players is even worse. I'm no fan of ESPN, but this is precisely the sort of thing journalists should be covering.
For example, check out John Mackey: LINK
For example, check out John Mackey: LINK
Posted on 5/7/12 at 1:29 pm to Baloo
I think a lot more players will be retiring early while still in good health.
Posted on 5/7/12 at 1:53 pm to Baloo
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I'm no fan of ESPN, but this is precisely the sort of thing journalists should be covering.
I think you're missing my point. My point is that I'd think it is common sense that a career of heavy hits both in practice and in games would probably have long term consequences on your body.
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and the way the NFL has treated old players is even worse
Even at league minimum pay, these guys make in one year what the average joe needs 8 years to make. No one forced them to choose this profession.
Posted on 5/7/12 at 1:58 pm to LNCHBOX
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I think a lot more players will be retiring early while still in good health.
Barry Sanders may be the smartest NFL player we've seen in a while.
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They make it seem like it's a surprise that getting hit hard repeatedly might have some repercussions.
And now they want to sue because of it. Don't they make hundreds of thousands and millions of dollars they would have else wise not ever made in thier lives?
Does it suck? Yes, but its been know for a long time. Players today know what's coming, yet they keep trying out for teams and playing every week. They know what's up!
Posted on 5/7/12 at 2:00 pm to Suntiger
What I'm tired of is the Saints getting thrown under the bus because Dave Duerson killed himself.
Posted on 5/7/12 at 2:04 pm to Suntiger
I think their one major gripe is the NFL's failure to keep up with medical coverage for football-related injuries after their career is over.
Posted on 5/7/12 at 2:10 pm to Rickety Cricket
Perfect example is this Lomas Brown character on Outside The Lines right now. Dude is just looking for money.
Posted on 5/7/12 at 2:15 pm to LNCHBOX
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My point is that I'd think it is common sense that a career of heavy hits both in practice and in games would probably have long term consequences on your body.
The brain is a topic the whole world is ignorant about, including nerologist.
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