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Old 05-15-2007, 07:08 PM   #6
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Re: Real Sports' Look at the NFL and Concussions

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Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha View Post
I honestly cannot speak intelligently to the issue since I don't have an M.D. and have not done a lot of independent research. But, I don't think every player who has suffered multiple concussions has to suffer serious depression or commit suicide in order for there to be any validity to the theory. The story could indeed have Peter Angelos written all over it, or it could be a "Any Given Sunday" sleezy team-doctor sorta deal.

This story reminds me of the stories coming out of Iraq about soldiers who were badly shaken in IED attacks. Basically, the stories talked about how so many soldiers go through IED attacks, suffer what amounts to severe concussions, and later develop severe emotional disorders. I saw a news story about it and a doctor basically said that science is now discovering that all sorts of strange emotional and behavior problems result from severe concussive blasts, head trauma, etc.
I think you probably right SGG, hurry up and get back in there, your getting paid big bucks. We don't REALLY care about your health or what happens down the road....long term effects. They need to get some outside medical opinions, (NON BIAS M.D's) and LISTEN to them, on this serious issue.

I look foward to catching this piece.
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