Passing The Time During A Work-Stoppage

sportscurmudgeon · 03-02-2011, 02:16 PM

This is a long article that deals with what the author, Ben McGrath, calls the "concussion crisis" in the NFL. This is not a sound bite; you will not finish reading it in 3 minutes.

I think the title of the article is a bit of a hyperbole, but this is a serious look at a problem that is a real one and not a concocted one.

This article is very well written and it is from a top-shelf publication.

Football and the Concussion Crisis : The New Yorker

SmootSmack · 03-02-2011, 02:22 PM

Silly me, I thought this was a thread about how we all might pass the time if a work stoppage happens and there's no football (including most off-season moves)

Monkeydad · 03-02-2011, 02:35 PM

What was that?

I expected an article about what they players are doing since they can't work.

Alvin Walton · 03-02-2011, 02:42 PM

Well, if I had their money and there was work stoppage I'd be on a beach in Maui.

freddyg12 · 03-02-2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Silly me, I thought this was a thread about how we all might pass the time if a work stoppage happens and there's no football (including most off-season moves)

Me too! But to my surprise this thread looks more, shall I say .... interesting!

freddyg12 · 03-02-2011, 04:47 PM

Seriously, I listened to a former player on NPR a few weeks back who is heading up a non-profit that researches head trauma cases of ex players. To hear him speak, it sounds like the more that is known about the dangers of football, the less likely the sport can continue as is. He mentioned guys like Andre Waters, who he thinks was depressed from the symptoms of several concussions, and then killed himself. And that was before this latest tragedy w/DAve Duerson.

CrustyRedskin · 03-02-2011, 05:26 PM

[QUOTE=SmootSmack;787174]Silly me, I thought this was a thread about how we all might pass the time if a work stoppage happens and there's no football (including most off-season moves)[/QU ive OTE]

Me too, but dont worry guys!! Ive been thinking on it and have plenty of topics hidden for such an occasion!!!!!!!!!!!

MonkFan4Life · 03-03-2011, 09:41 AM

Playing with my son, playing Call of Duty, Perfecting my Smoked Pork Shoulder BBQ Recipie, banging my wife....well begging my wife to let me get a lil lovin, drinking beer, plaing the new Silent Hill, working, watching movies,...wait, wait wait

This is a serious thread. Oh suck ass ! Let's have fun, screw the lockout ! I still have a job where I get paid a smidgin of what those pricks shite out in a day !

MTK · 03-03-2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by freddyg12

Seriously, I listened to a former player on NPR a few weeks back who is heading up a non-profit that researches head trauma cases of ex players. To hear him speak, it sounds like the more that is known about the dangers of football, the less likely the sport can continue as is. He mentioned guys like Andre Waters, who he thinks was depressed from the symptoms of several concussions, and then killed himself. And that was before this latest tragedy w/DAve Duerson.

Yeah the scary part is what we know right now regarding head injuries and their long term impact is probably just the tip of the iceberg.

freddyg12 · 03-03-2011, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MonkFan4Life

Playing with my son, playing Call of Duty, Perfecting my Smoked Pork Shoulder BBQ Recipie, banging my wife....well begging my wife to let me get a lil lovin, drinking beer, plaing the new Silent Hill, working, watching movies,...wait, wait wait

This is a serious thread. Oh suck ass ! Let's have fun, screw the lockout ! I still have a job where I get paid a smidgin of what those pricks shite out in a day !

Hall of Fame post!

SkinzWin · 03-03-2011, 01:09 PM

^^Motion seconded.

skinsguy · 03-03-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by freddyg12

Seriously, I listened to a former player on NPR a few weeks back who is heading up a non-profit that researches head trauma cases of ex players. To hear him speak, it sounds like the more that is known about the dangers of football, the less likely the sport can continue as is. He mentioned guys like Andre Waters, who he thinks was depressed from the symptoms of several concussions, and then killed himself. And that was before this latest tragedy w/DAve Duerson.

I definitely see the NFL putting more emphasis on tackling techniques such as wrapping the player up instead of putting a hit on the guy.

MonkFan4Life · 03-03-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by freddyg12

Hall of Fame post!

Why thank you freddyg and SkinzWin !

firstdown · 03-03-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Silly me, I thought this was a thread about how we all might pass the time if a work stoppage happens and there's no football (including most off-season moves)

I thought the same thing.

CultBrennan59 · 03-03-2011, 04:27 PM

Is free agency still starting tonight at midnight, regardless?

03-02-2011, 02:16 PM	#1
sportscurmudgeon Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,159	Passing The Time During A Work-Stoppage This is a long article that deals with what the author, Ben McGrath, calls the "concussion crisis" in the NFL. This is not a sound bite; you will not finish reading it in 3 minutes. I think the title of the article is a bit of a hyperbole, but this is a serious look at a problem that is a real one and not a concocted one. This article is very well written and it is from a top-shelf publication. Football and the Concussion Crisis : The New Yorker __________________ The Sports Curmudgeon www.sportscurmudgeon.com But don't get me wrong, I love sports...

03-02-2011, 02:22 PM	#2
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Passing The Time During A Work-Stoppage Silly me, I thought this was a thread about how we all might pass the time if a work stoppage happens and there's no football (including most off-season moves) __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

03-02-2011, 02:35 PM	#3
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 46 Posts: 17,460	Re: Passing The Time During A Work-Stoppage What was that? I expected an article about what they players are doing since they can't work. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

03-02-2011, 02:42 PM	#4
Alvin Walton Pro Bowl Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 5,741	Re: Passing The Time During A Work-Stoppage Well, if I had their money and there was work stoppage I'd be on a beach in Maui. __________________ REDSKINS FAN SINCE 1968

03-02-2011, 04:47 PM	#6
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Passing The Time During A Work-Stoppage Seriously, I listened to a former player on NPR a few weeks back who is heading up a non-profit that researches head trauma cases of ex players. To hear him speak, it sounds like the more that is known about the dangers of football, the less likely the sport can continue as is. He mentioned guys like Andre Waters, who he thinks was depressed from the symptoms of several concussions, and then killed himself. And that was before this latest tragedy w/DAve Duerson.

03-02-2011, 05:26 PM	#7
CrustyRedskin Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RatherbeinDC, TX Posts: 3,062	Re: Passing The Time During A Work-Stoppage [QUOTE=SmootSmack;787174]Silly me, I thought this was a thread about how we all might pass the time if a work stoppage happens and there's no football (including most off-season moves)[/QU ive OTE] Me too, but dont worry guys!! Ive been thinking on it and have plenty of topics hidden for such an occasion!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Lafayette, we're here. HTTR. You wern't a bunch of losers on 10-27-14.

03-03-2011, 09:41 AM	#8
MonkFan4Life The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 48 Posts: 1,851	Re: Passing The Time During A Work-Stoppage Playing with my son, playing Call of Duty, Perfecting my Smoked Pork Shoulder BBQ Recipie, banging my wife....well begging my wife to let me get a lil lovin, drinking beer, plaing the new Silent Hill, working, watching movies,...wait, wait wait This is a serious thread. Oh suck ass ! Let's have fun, screw the lockout ! I still have a job where I get paid a smidgin of what those pricks shite out in a day ! __________________ Catch me on YouTube ! http://www.youtube.com/user/DowntimeRB?feature=mhw5 The "punishment" by the league : "It's like getting a ticket for going too fast on a road a week ago and they changed the speed limit today"

03-03-2011, 01:09 PM	#11
SkinzWin Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,543	Re: Passing The Time During A Work-Stoppage ^^Motion seconded. __________________ Sean Taylor #21 a Redskin forever... Team Heinicke Fan Club punch it in - CEO SkinzWin - President FrenchSkin - VP of Global Operations ODUsmitty - Director of Cheerleader Fulfillment Meks - Director of Marketing

03-03-2011, 04:27 PM	#15
CultBrennan59 Pro Bowl Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,526	Re: Passing The Time During A Work-Stoppage Is free agency still starting tonight at midnight, regardless? __________________ "Anyones better than Madieu Williams"

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