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re: This is really, really bad for the NFL
Posted on 1/10/13 at 6:52 pm to boosiebadazz
Posted on 1/10/13 at 6:52 pm to boosiebadazz
WHat percentage of former NFL players who DON'T Kill themselves show evidence of CTE on autopsy?
What percentage of former NFL players who go on to live normal lives after football show evidence of CTE on autopsy?
What percentage of former NFL players the DO commit suicide AND have signs of CTE on autopsy also have a history of steroid/other drug abuse, financial troubles and other turmoil in their personal lives?
While I am not discounting CTE as a real phenomenon, the actual real evidence that that is the cause of these suicides is speculative at best.
The studies seem to have been designed with the conclusion already in mind. There also does not seem to be a very good "control" group either.
What percentage of former NFL players who go on to live normal lives after football show evidence of CTE on autopsy?
What percentage of former NFL players the DO commit suicide AND have signs of CTE on autopsy also have a history of steroid/other drug abuse, financial troubles and other turmoil in their personal lives?
While I am not discounting CTE as a real phenomenon, the actual real evidence that that is the cause of these suicides is speculative at best.
The studies seem to have been designed with the conclusion already in mind. There also does not seem to be a very good "control" group either.
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Posted on 1/10/13 at 7:01 pm to memphis tiger
I think your criticism is good and your skepticism is healthy but the way to get those answers would be to have everyone autopsied... and the ex-players believe they are still using their brains
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