((HT: NBC4i.com, WCMH-TV/Columbus))
Columbus, Ohio police have confirmed that the body found near Ohio State University this afternoon was that of walk-on senior lineman Kosta Karageorge. He had been missing since the early morning hours Wednesday and was last known to have sent a disturbing message to his family about how concussions have impacted his time on campus.
Susan Karageorge told NBC4 her son sent her the following text: "Sorry if I am an embarrassment, but these concussions have my head all (expletive) up."
11Warriors reports that Columbus PD Sgt. Rich Weiner said Karageorge died from what's believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Karageorge was honored along with his fellow seniors on game day at The Horseshoe
NBC4: Columbus, Ohio News, Weather, and Sports (WCMH-TV)
Karageorge's body was found less than half-a-mile from his apartment.
More when we know more...
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Sunday, November 30, 2014
Thursday, November 27, 2014
tOSU's Kosta Karageorge Is Missing
((HT: WBNS-TV))
A walk-on for Urban Meyer's Ohio State team has been reported missing by his mother- and, apparently, has been missing since Tuesday.
The reserve defensive lineman and former Ohio State wrestler missed football practice Wednesday morning. His sister says the family has filed a missing persons report with three separate Ohio townships
She also says Karageorge has a history of concussions and has had some problems in the past.
Here's the latest out of Columbus...
Karageorge joined the Ohio State football team as a walk-on this season.
If anyone has any information as to Karageorge's whereabouts, the family is asking anyone to call: 614-747-1729.
A walk-on for Urban Meyer's Ohio State team has been reported missing by his mother- and, apparently, has been missing since Tuesday.
The reserve defensive lineman and former Ohio State wrestler missed football practice Wednesday morning. His sister says the family has filed a missing persons report with three separate Ohio townships
She also says Karageorge has a history of concussions and has had some problems in the past.
Here's the latest out of Columbus...
Karageorge joined the Ohio State football team as a walk-on this season.
If anyone has any information as to Karageorge's whereabouts, the family is asking anyone to call: 614-747-1729.
Monday, September 29, 2014
OTL: Jovan Belcher's Brain Had CTE Traces
((HT: ESPN-OTL/Delsohn))
Steve Delsohn's story on the two years since the death of Kansas City Chief Jovan Belcher, really, is no surprise.
In 2012, Belcher would kill his wife and child in the early morning hours of December 1st. The ensuing investigation after the exhuming of his body yielded the possibility of the Tau protein in his brain that is an indicator of CTE.
The hook from Delsohn:
If it can be shown that Belcher did have CTE, Belcher's daughter and mother, together, would be eligible for up to $4 million under the proposed concussion settlement between the NFL and former players. Furthermore, the lawyers representing Belcher's daughter have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the Chiefs on her behalf. Belcher's mother, with different attorneys, filed an almost identical suit.
Here's discussion of the lawsuit at the time
((HT: KCPT))
Word was that Belcher's mother had the idea that her son's brain should be examined to determine if concussions could have been a cause or "the" cause in the behavior Jovan Belcher exhibited in, eventually, killing Kasandra Perkins and his 3-month-old daughter.
Scott Pioli was the Chiefs GM at the time and was standing in front of Belcher when he committed suicide. He addressed the subject at the Roman Numeral Classic after the year was over.
((HT: Dan Patrick Show))
Steve Delsohn's story on the two years since the death of Kansas City Chief Jovan Belcher, really, is no surprise.
In 2012, Belcher would kill his wife and child in the early morning hours of December 1st. The ensuing investigation after the exhuming of his body yielded the possibility of the Tau protein in his brain that is an indicator of CTE.
The hook from Delsohn:
If it can be shown that Belcher did have CTE, Belcher's daughter and mother, together, would be eligible for up to $4 million under the proposed concussion settlement between the NFL and former players. Furthermore, the lawyers representing Belcher's daughter have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the Chiefs on her behalf. Belcher's mother, with different attorneys, filed an almost identical suit.
Here's discussion of the lawsuit at the time
((HT: KCPT))
Word was that Belcher's mother had the idea that her son's brain should be examined to determine if concussions could have been a cause or "the" cause in the behavior Jovan Belcher exhibited in, eventually, killing Kasandra Perkins and his 3-month-old daughter.
Scott Pioli was the Chiefs GM at the time and was standing in front of Belcher when he committed suicide. He addressed the subject at the Roman Numeral Classic after the year was over.
((HT: Dan Patrick Show))
Sunday, September 28, 2014
So, How Turbo-Fired Is Brady Hoke NOW???!!!
((HT: BTN))
Minnesota got the "Little Brown Jug" back from Michigan for the first time since 2005 with a win in Ann Arbor. For the first time in the 135-year history of the program, the Wolverines have three losses before the end of September.
Brady Hoke fired Al Borges after the collapse last season and hired Doug Nussmeier- and that hasn't gone well. Michigan was 12th in the Big Ten in scoring, ninth in total offense, 12th in passing, and sixth in rushing GOING INTO SATURDAY...
The team has lost to Notre Dame, Utah, and now Minnesota.
Here's the highlights (if you're a Minnesota fan, anyway)
The larger issue that really deserves everyone's attention is the shoddy handling of QB Shane Morris' obvious concussion. Morris had to be helped off the field by a lineman, was out for a handful of plays, and then was put back in.
And he shouldn't have when Morris was already 7-for-19 and was trailing 30-7
((HT: DrewCHallett))
Here's some truncated Hoke postgame where he claims he didn't hear the boos and the demand that he be fired
((HT: WXYZ-TV))
The HQ thinks that Hoke might last a while (in the sense of weeks, not seasons), and the firing of Charlie Weis probably didn't help Hoke and his Career Dissipation Light in Ann Arbor.
Minnesota got the "Little Brown Jug" back from Michigan for the first time since 2005 with a win in Ann Arbor. For the first time in the 135-year history of the program, the Wolverines have three losses before the end of September.
Brady Hoke fired Al Borges after the collapse last season and hired Doug Nussmeier- and that hasn't gone well. Michigan was 12th in the Big Ten in scoring, ninth in total offense, 12th in passing, and sixth in rushing GOING INTO SATURDAY...
The team has lost to Notre Dame, Utah, and now Minnesota.
Here's the highlights (if you're a Minnesota fan, anyway)
The larger issue that really deserves everyone's attention is the shoddy handling of QB Shane Morris' obvious concussion. Morris had to be helped off the field by a lineman, was out for a handful of plays, and then was put back in.
And he shouldn't have when Morris was already 7-for-19 and was trailing 30-7
((HT: DrewCHallett))
Here's some truncated Hoke postgame where he claims he didn't hear the boos and the demand that he be fired
((HT: WXYZ-TV))
The HQ thinks that Hoke might last a while (in the sense of weeks, not seasons), and the firing of Charlie Weis probably didn't help Hoke and his Career Dissipation Light in Ann Arbor.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
David Ash Is Done At Texas
((HT: Longhorn Network))
David Ash will no longer play football-period.
Head coach Charlie Strong said that, as a result of multiple concussions, his former starting quarterback is giving up the sport.
His first major concussion was in a game against BYU last season. He came back for the Kansas State game, but still suffered some after-effects and was ruled out of the season.
He came back for the 2014 season opener against North Texas and still had issues after the game against the Mean Green. He has decided it's, simply, time to go. Coach Strong did say that Ash will still be a part of the football program
Here's the story of Ash and what he meant to the Longhorns
The HQ commends Ash for making a smart decision and wanting to have a "rest of his life."
David Ash will no longer play football-period.
Head coach Charlie Strong said that, as a result of multiple concussions, his former starting quarterback is giving up the sport.
His first major concussion was in a game against BYU last season. He came back for the Kansas State game, but still suffered some after-effects and was ruled out of the season.
He came back for the 2014 season opener against North Texas and still had issues after the game against the Mean Green. He has decided it's, simply, time to go. Coach Strong did say that Ash will still be a part of the football program
Here's the story of Ash and what he meant to the Longhorns
The HQ commends Ash for making a smart decision and wanting to have a "rest of his life."
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
DEVELOPING: UNC Under Hazing Investigation With Football
((HT: WRALSportsfan.com))
Yahoo!Sports Pat Forde and Eric Adelson have a story up centering an investigation of UNC's football team. A walk-on freshman, Jackson Boyer, was apparently involved in something that left him with a reported concussion. The incident happened allegedly during camp at a Chapel Hill hotel.
The school gave a statement through Kevin Best, North Carolina's assistant athletic director for communications- and that's it: “We are aware of an incident involving members of the UNC football team that took place earlier this month. We take this allegation seriously and the University is conducting a thorough review.”
The Tar Heels, were 7-6 last season, and start their 2014 campaign Saturday at home against Liberty.
Here's highlights of the Spring Game as the Tar Heels look forward to this season...
And, for the record...
Here's the school's hazing policy for the record...
Yahoo!Sports Pat Forde and Eric Adelson have a story up centering an investigation of UNC's football team. A walk-on freshman, Jackson Boyer, was apparently involved in something that left him with a reported concussion. The incident happened allegedly during camp at a Chapel Hill hotel.
The school gave a statement through Kevin Best, North Carolina's assistant athletic director for communications- and that's it: “We are aware of an incident involving members of the UNC football team that took place earlier this month. We take this allegation seriously and the University is conducting a thorough review.”
The Tar Heels, were 7-6 last season, and start their 2014 campaign Saturday at home against Liberty.
Here's highlights of the Spring Game as the Tar Heels look forward to this season...
And, for the record...
Here's the school's hazing policy for the record...
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Marlins' Jennings Hit In Head With Line Drive
((HT: MLB.com))
The larger story out of the Marlins-Pirates game this evening is the condition of Marlins pitcher Dan Jennings after he took a line drive to the head from an at-bat with Jordy Mercer
Here's the play
The Pirates won the game 7-2 and Marlins Manager Mike Redmond said Jennings had his eyes open, was conscious, and was responding to questions as he was taken to a local hospital.
The larger story out of the Marlins-Pirates game this evening is the condition of Marlins pitcher Dan Jennings after he took a line drive to the head from an at-bat with Jordy Mercer
Here's the play
The Pirates won the game 7-2 and Marlins Manager Mike Redmond said Jennings had his eyes open, was conscious, and was responding to questions as he was taken to a local hospital.
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
NCAA Settles Concussion Lawsuit, Admits No Wrongdoing
((HT: ABC 7 Chicago))
But all the settlement really does is create a fund for baseline testing to see if any college athlete who feels they may have had consistent after-effects of possible concussions really can call the concussion(s) as the cause.
It's a $70-million investment that covers participants in seven sports- both male and female.
The NCAA is also going to implement a single policy for letting athletes back in the game as a survey taken by the NCAA in 2010 disclosed that as many as half of the trainers on site allowed athletes back in their respective games.
10 individual lawsuits were consolidated into one heard in Chicago and the NCAA admits no wrongdoing in the case.
Mike and Mike discuss
((HT: ESPN))
"I wouldn't say these changes solve the safety problems, but they do reduce the risks," Joseph Siprut, the plaintiff's attorney, said. "It's changed college sports forever."
"Changes were necessary to preserve the talent well of kids that feeds the game of football. Absent these kinds of changes, the sport will die."
But all the settlement really does is create a fund for baseline testing to see if any college athlete who feels they may have had consistent after-effects of possible concussions really can call the concussion(s) as the cause.
It's a $70-million investment that covers participants in seven sports- both male and female.
The NCAA is also going to implement a single policy for letting athletes back in the game as a survey taken by the NCAA in 2010 disclosed that as many as half of the trainers on site allowed athletes back in their respective games.
10 individual lawsuits were consolidated into one heard in Chicago and the NCAA admits no wrongdoing in the case.
Mike and Mike discuss
((HT: ESPN))
"I wouldn't say these changes solve the safety problems, but they do reduce the risks," Joseph Siprut, the plaintiff's attorney, said. "It's changed college sports forever."
"Changes were necessary to preserve the talent well of kids that feeds the game of football. Absent these kinds of changes, the sport will die."
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Now, It's The CFL's Turn For Concussion Lawsuits
((HT: NextSportStar/Tysiak))
And it's coming from star receiver Arland Bruce...
He claims that he was allowed to play in the Western Conference Final in 2012 with symptoms and after continuous hits
((HT: CFL on TSN))
Bruce is suing CFL commissioner Mark Cohon, CFL Alumni Association executive director Leo Ezerins and every single CFL franchise for clearing him to play (sidebar: every team seems a bit of a stretch).
Bruce claims that he was knocked out after a hard tackle in a BC Lions-Saskatchewan Roughriders earlier in the season.
But his lawsuit focuses on the WCF:
“On November 18, 2012, the plaintiff was permitted to return to play in the CFL West Division Final against the Calgary Stampeders despite still suffering from the effects of concussion,”
“On November 18, 2012, the plaintiff, during the course of the CFL West Division Final, sustained multiple sub-concussion and concussive hits while playing the position of wide receiver. Further, despite the fact that the plaintiff was displaying the ongoing effects of concussion to medical professionals and coaching staff, he was permitted to return to play in the 2013 CFL season for the Montreal Alouettes.”
The Concussion Blog's Terry Ott has a copy of the claim hyah and says Bruce is alleging “Fraudulent Concealment” and “Negligent Misrepresentation” on all the named parties above.
The Scratching Post Blog has this video in their stacks of Commissioner Cohon addressing the concussion issue in his league
This looks far from over...
And it's coming from star receiver Arland Bruce...
He claims that he was allowed to play in the Western Conference Final in 2012 with symptoms and after continuous hits
((HT: CFL on TSN))
Bruce is suing CFL commissioner Mark Cohon, CFL Alumni Association executive director Leo Ezerins and every single CFL franchise for clearing him to play (sidebar: every team seems a bit of a stretch).
Bruce claims that he was knocked out after a hard tackle in a BC Lions-Saskatchewan Roughriders earlier in the season.
But his lawsuit focuses on the WCF:
“On November 18, 2012, the plaintiff was permitted to return to play in the CFL West Division Final against the Calgary Stampeders despite still suffering from the effects of concussion,”
“On November 18, 2012, the plaintiff, during the course of the CFL West Division Final, sustained multiple sub-concussion and concussive hits while playing the position of wide receiver. Further, despite the fact that the plaintiff was displaying the ongoing effects of concussion to medical professionals and coaching staff, he was permitted to return to play in the 2013 CFL season for the Montreal Alouettes.”
The Concussion Blog's Terry Ott has a copy of the claim hyah and says Bruce is alleging “Fraudulent Concealment” and “Negligent Misrepresentation” on all the named parties above.
The Scratching Post Blog has this video in their stacks of Commissioner Cohon addressing the concussion issue in his league
This looks far from over...
Sunday, July 13, 2014
FIFA's Next Problem: Concussions
((HT: ESPN/FIFA))
As we all know, Germany needed extra time to beat Argentina in the final in Rio on Sunday.
But short of the political irresponsibility that the governing body is ignoring in picking their home nations, the new issue that the folks are not talking about when they need to discuss it is the concussions problem.
14 minutes after being taken off the pitch and being examined by his own physios, German defender Christoph Kramer collapsed on the turf and had to be stretchered off in the final against Argentina.
Kramer joined Mascherano, Zabaleta, and Pereira in playing after getting concussed- and there are those trumpeting the idea that this kind of machismo has to stop...
And quick...
Here's the discussion in "Last Call" that includes Taylor Twellman- whose career was cut short by multiple concussions.
As we all know, Germany needed extra time to beat Argentina in the final in Rio on Sunday.
But short of the political irresponsibility that the governing body is ignoring in picking their home nations, the new issue that the folks are not talking about when they need to discuss it is the concussions problem.
14 minutes after being taken off the pitch and being examined by his own physios, German defender Christoph Kramer collapsed on the turf and had to be stretchered off in the final against Argentina.
Kramer joined Mascherano, Zabaleta, and Pereira in playing after getting concussed- and there are those trumpeting the idea that this kind of machismo has to stop...
And quick...
Here's the discussion in "Last Call" that includes Taylor Twellman- whose career was cut short by multiple concussions.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
When Mother Nature Doesn't Care About Your Baseball Game
((HT: KCRG-TV))
The line of storms that has put a lot of the upper Midwest under water the last two days caused some serious issues in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at the Kernels Midwest League game Monday against the Clinton Lumber Kings.
Members of the Kernels staff were injured when 80-mile-per-hour winds blew the tarp over them as they tried to pull it over the infield. The injuries included three concussions and assistant General Manager Scott Wilson dislocated his left shoulder.
Here's the video of when the storm showed up 10 minutes early...
The line of storms that has put a lot of the upper Midwest under water the last two days caused some serious issues in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at the Kernels Midwest League game Monday against the Clinton Lumber Kings.
Members of the Kernels staff were injured when 80-mile-per-hour winds blew the tarp over them as they tried to pull it over the infield. The injuries included three concussions and assistant General Manager Scott Wilson dislocated his left shoulder.
Here's the video of when the storm showed up 10 minutes early...
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
NFL And Courts Rescind Max Cap On Concussions Lawsuit, Kevin Turner Present On Capitol Hill
((HT: Kevin Turner Foundation))
The NFL agreed to remove the US$675 million cap on damages in the 20,000 concussion-related claims put forth in a lawsuit against the league since it was widely thought that the money would run out sooner than all affected could receive their part of the settlement.
The settlement is designed to last at least 65 years and cover retired players who develop ALS, dementia or other neurological problems believed to be caused by concussions suffered during their playing days.
The original settlement was:
$675 million for compensatory claims
$75 million for testing and
$10 million for medical research and education.
The NFL would also pay an additional $112 million to the players' lawyers
That cap is gone, but there is a formula that involves math concerning a plaintiff's age and severity of illness.
At the same time in Washington DC, something called the "Senate Aging Committee" met to figure out how to examine the long-term impact of sports-related brain injuries. Former WWE'er Chris Nowinski was scheduled to speak during the hearings.
But he wasn't the only one...
Here's the speech on Capitol Hill by Craig Sanderson- speaking for former Alabama running back Kevin Turner and the Kevin Turner Foundation
Turner was quoted once the settlement was figured out:
"The compensation provided in this settlement will lift a heavy burden off of the men who are suffering," he said in a statement. "I am also personally comforted by the knowledge that this settlement is guaranteed to be there for any retired player who needs it."
Full disclosure: OSG Sports supports the Kevin Turner Foundation and others suffering from ALS
The NFL agreed to remove the US$675 million cap on damages in the 20,000 concussion-related claims put forth in a lawsuit against the league since it was widely thought that the money would run out sooner than all affected could receive their part of the settlement.
The settlement is designed to last at least 65 years and cover retired players who develop ALS, dementia or other neurological problems believed to be caused by concussions suffered during their playing days.
The original settlement was:
$675 million for compensatory claims
$75 million for testing and
$10 million for medical research and education.
The NFL would also pay an additional $112 million to the players' lawyers
That cap is gone, but there is a formula that involves math concerning a plaintiff's age and severity of illness.
At the same time in Washington DC, something called the "Senate Aging Committee" met to figure out how to examine the long-term impact of sports-related brain injuries. Former WWE'er Chris Nowinski was scheduled to speak during the hearings.
But he wasn't the only one...
Here's the speech on Capitol Hill by Craig Sanderson- speaking for former Alabama running back Kevin Turner and the Kevin Turner Foundation
Turner was quoted once the settlement was figured out:
"The compensation provided in this settlement will lift a heavy burden off of the men who are suffering," he said in a statement. "I am also personally comforted by the knowledge that this settlement is guaranteed to be there for any retired player who needs it."
Full disclosure: OSG Sports supports the Kevin Turner Foundation and others suffering from ALS
Friday, June 13, 2014
An Accidental Backswing Causes Concussions And Ejections
((HT: MLB))
It all starts with a backswing that accidentally (at least, that's the look of it, anyway...) clocks Braves catcher Gerald Laird in the head and he gets an early exit and concussion tests.
Then, because of baseball being "Quien es mas macho," the Rockies and Braves game yesterday goes downhill and degrades into hit batsmen, ejections, and managers not taking any guff...
Here's the exchange in an edited version...
It all starts with a backswing that accidentally (at least, that's the look of it, anyway...) clocks Braves catcher Gerald Laird in the head and he gets an early exit and concussion tests.
Then, because of baseball being "Quien es mas macho," the Rockies and Braves game yesterday goes downhill and degrades into hit batsmen, ejections, and managers not taking any guff...
Here's the exchange in an edited version...
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Kosar Bumped From Browns Broadcasts, Blames Concussions
((HT: WKYC-TV))
The Cleveland Browns decided who their broadcast crew was going to be for the pre-season team and it wasn't going to include former QB Bernie Kosar...
Here's the WKYC station release welcoming Solomon Wilcots...
“We welcome Solomon and are excited to look further into additional opportunities to continue to engage Bernie with our fans. We want Browns fans to look forward to seeing and hearing his continued contributions and analysis on not only our preseason telecasts, but also our radio network and ClevelandBrowns.com.”
Bernie Kosar blames concussions he suffered during his career as part of the reason he got bumped from the broadcasts- even after claiming treatment in early 2013 helped him lessen some effects:
((HT: Fox8 Cleveland))
Kosar came out with a statement that said in part, thanks Cleveland.com and Mary Kay Cabot:
"This is very unfortunate, as I believe my football acumen and ability to describe what is happening on the field, has been well received by Cleveland Browns fans. I love to put the personal touch, pride in the Browns, and pride in our Cleveland community into the broadcast."
WKYC issued a statement trying to deflect any possible angle for Kosar to take legal recourse claiming an ADA violation or discrimination case, in part:
“First of all, we love Bernie, and we’re grateful for the role he has played in our broadcasts over the last 8 years,” said WKYC President and General Manager Brooke Spectorsky. “Nowhere in our discussions with Bernie or the Browns has anything ever been said about his speech impairment due to concussions. That has simply nothing to do with our decision. The Browns are rebuilding their team, and in reviewing our programming we’ve decided to rebuild as well. We felt there was a better role for Bernie than doing just four preseason games and we completely understand Bernie’s iconic status with Browns fans. I know Bernie has made statements that he felt that these moves were due to his speech issues, and I reiterate that is not the case.
Spectorsky wants Kosar to be involved a lot... just not as TV analyst...
KYC claims it wasn't Kosar's health, his drunken driver arrest in October 2013, or the comments from the Rams game last year that got Rams head coach Jeff Fisher all in a lather.
The station claims Wilcots' 6 games around the Browns last season was one of the main determinants.
The HQ can think of other TV elements in play that would make just as much sense...
The Cleveland Browns decided who their broadcast crew was going to be for the pre-season team and it wasn't going to include former QB Bernie Kosar...
Here's the WKYC station release welcoming Solomon Wilcots...
“We welcome Solomon and are excited to look further into additional opportunities to continue to engage Bernie with our fans. We want Browns fans to look forward to seeing and hearing his continued contributions and analysis on not only our preseason telecasts, but also our radio network and ClevelandBrowns.com.”
Bernie Kosar blames concussions he suffered during his career as part of the reason he got bumped from the broadcasts- even after claiming treatment in early 2013 helped him lessen some effects:
((HT: Fox8 Cleveland))
Kosar came out with a statement that said in part, thanks Cleveland.com and Mary Kay Cabot:
"This is very unfortunate, as I believe my football acumen and ability to describe what is happening on the field, has been well received by Cleveland Browns fans. I love to put the personal touch, pride in the Browns, and pride in our Cleveland community into the broadcast."
WKYC issued a statement trying to deflect any possible angle for Kosar to take legal recourse claiming an ADA violation or discrimination case, in part:
“First of all, we love Bernie, and we’re grateful for the role he has played in our broadcasts over the last 8 years,” said WKYC President and General Manager Brooke Spectorsky. “Nowhere in our discussions with Bernie or the Browns has anything ever been said about his speech impairment due to concussions. That has simply nothing to do with our decision. The Browns are rebuilding their team, and in reviewing our programming we’ve decided to rebuild as well. We felt there was a better role for Bernie than doing just four preseason games and we completely understand Bernie’s iconic status with Browns fans. I know Bernie has made statements that he felt that these moves were due to his speech issues, and I reiterate that is not the case.
Spectorsky wants Kosar to be involved a lot... just not as TV analyst...
KYC claims it wasn't Kosar's health, his drunken driver arrest in October 2013, or the comments from the Rams game last year that got Rams head coach Jeff Fisher all in a lather.
The station claims Wilcots' 6 games around the Browns last season was one of the main determinants.
The HQ can think of other TV elements in play that would make just as much sense...
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
More Ex-NHL'ers File Concussion Lawsuits
Another federal class action lawsuit has been filed against the National Hockey League alleging their attitude towards treating ex-players who suffer from health-related problems directly resulting from their efforts on the ice has been non-existent.
The lawsuit was filed in Minneapolis with ex-NHL'ers Dave Christian, Reed Larson and William Bennett named as plaintiffs. The suit puts forth the notion that, from the AP, the NHL put its players "at a substantially higher risk" for developing memory loss, depression, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
Larson is a member of the US Hockey Hall of Fame. Here's an example of what he did in the NHL with Kevin Maguire in 1987- in addition to all the scoring and All-Star appearances
((HT: hockeyfights.com))
Christian was a part of the "Miracle on Ice" squad and is also a member of the Hall of Fame.
((HT: Team USA))
Bennett played for the Whalers and Bruins. Larson and Christian are Minnesotans. Bennett is from Rhode Island.
How these three became connected for the lawsuit is unclear, but it is now the third such suit involving the NHL and former players wondering about treatment for their post-career injuries. The first suit was filed back in November and the second was filed last week.
The lawsuit was filed in Minneapolis with ex-NHL'ers Dave Christian, Reed Larson and William Bennett named as plaintiffs. The suit puts forth the notion that, from the AP, the NHL put its players "at a substantially higher risk" for developing memory loss, depression, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
Larson is a member of the US Hockey Hall of Fame. Here's an example of what he did in the NHL with Kevin Maguire in 1987- in addition to all the scoring and All-Star appearances
((HT: hockeyfights.com))
Christian was a part of the "Miracle on Ice" squad and is also a member of the Hall of Fame.
((HT: Team USA))
Bennett played for the Whalers and Bruins. Larson and Christian are Minnesotans. Bennett is from Rhode Island.
How these three became connected for the lawsuit is unclear, but it is now the third such suit involving the NHL and former players wondering about treatment for their post-career injuries. The first suit was filed back in November and the second was filed last week.
Sunday, March 30, 2014
One Soccer Player Saves Another's Life On The Pitch
((HT: Fox Sports via SB Nation))
And for this initially disturbing, but subsequently life-saving, video we go to the Ukranian Premier League with a game between Dnipro and Dynamo Kiev...
Dynamo Kiev midfielder Oleh Husyev was knocked unconscious when he collided with the Dnipro goalkeeper’s knee- knocked unconscious to the point that his tongue was blocking his airway.
Dnipro’s Jaba Kankava dove into action- and it's pretty wild...
Husyev seems to only have a concussion, a broken jaw, and a lost tooth...
Thank (insert divine being here)...
And for this initially disturbing, but subsequently life-saving, video we go to the Ukranian Premier League with a game between Dnipro and Dynamo Kiev...
Dynamo Kiev midfielder Oleh Husyev was knocked unconscious when he collided with the Dnipro goalkeeper’s knee- knocked unconscious to the point that his tongue was blocking his airway.
Dnipro’s Jaba Kankava dove into action- and it's pretty wild...
Husyev seems to only have a concussion, a broken jaw, and a lost tooth...
Thank (insert divine being here)...
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Reds Chapman Needs Plate Inserted After Comebacker
((HT: ESPN))
Let's face it...
When you're a pitcher, you know going in that you're taking life into your own hands...
And the faster you throw, the faster it comes back through the originator...
Last night, Reds closer Aroldis Chapman was pitching against the Royals and Salvador Perez met the 99-miles per hour fast ball head on. It went back the way it came and scared the daylights out of a lot of people...
Here's the edited version of the comebacker last night...
He is undergoing surgery to repair a broken bone above his left eye and was, luckily, only diagnosed with a concussion. Team doctor Timothy Kremchek called Chapman "a very lucky guy."
Kremchek said a metal plate will be inserted in the bone and will remain there permanently. Chapman's left eye also has no permanent damage.
Thank (insert divine being here)
Let's face it...
When you're a pitcher, you know going in that you're taking life into your own hands...
And the faster you throw, the faster it comes back through the originator...
Last night, Reds closer Aroldis Chapman was pitching against the Royals and Salvador Perez met the 99-miles per hour fast ball head on. It went back the way it came and scared the daylights out of a lot of people...
Here's the edited version of the comebacker last night...
He is undergoing surgery to repair a broken bone above his left eye and was, luckily, only diagnosed with a concussion. Team doctor Timothy Kremchek called Chapman "a very lucky guy."
Kremchek said a metal plate will be inserted in the bone and will remain there permanently. Chapman's left eye also has no permanent damage.
Thank (insert divine being here)
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Steve Moore Can't Believe It Has Been 10 Years...
((HT: Sportsnet))
Scotty Morrison caught up with former Colorado Avalanche winger Steve Moore on the tenth anniversary of Todd Bertuzzi pile driving him into the ice
((HT: HockeyWebCaster/Sportsnet))
Bertuzzi would initially apologize in front of the Vancouver media...
And Moore still can't believe things haven't been solved...
Moore suffered three fractured neck vertebrae, facial cuts, and a concussion...
Bertuzzi was suspended for the remainder of the 2004 regular season...
The civil suit Moore has pending on Bertuzzi is set to be addressed in September
Scotty Morrison caught up with former Colorado Avalanche winger Steve Moore on the tenth anniversary of Todd Bertuzzi pile driving him into the ice
((HT: HockeyWebCaster/Sportsnet))
Bertuzzi would initially apologize in front of the Vancouver media...
And Moore still can't believe things haven't been solved...
Moore suffered three fractured neck vertebrae, facial cuts, and a concussion...
Bertuzzi was suspended for the remainder of the 2004 regular season...
The civil suit Moore has pending on Bertuzzi is set to be addressed in September
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Jahvid Best Suing Helmet Makers And NFL Over Concussions
((HT: ESPN))
Jahvid Best had concussion issues during his time in the NFL with the Detroit Lions and started as far back as his time at Cal
((HT: FS West))
So, now with Best released and not employed by an NFL team, he is now suing helmets makers Riddell and Easton-Bell over his concussions that he suffered. He is, obviously, looking for some amount of financial pound-of-flesh, but his lawyer doesn't have an immediate amount handy...
He is filing out of the Wayne County (MI) Circuit Court and his lawyer, Bret Schnitzer, is ready for what happens next:
"As I am sure you are probably aware through various media and the 'Frontline' program and so on, the brain injuries with concussion syndrome does not necessarily manifest itself completely immediately, as you can see from the other cases. Sometimes it is 10, 20 years where the brain injury process takes to develop and it's not necessarily going to show itself in a 24-, 25-year-old football player to the extent that it might 10, 15, 20 years down the road.
"So one of the goals of the litigation is to protect Mr. Best down the road in terms of his medical condition and problems that he may have in the future."
The 85-page filing says also that the NFL is just as responsible.
The suit alleges Best was at risk by being put in the draft- despite his concussion history...
Here's Prim Siripipat discussing with Michael Rothstein
Jahvid Best had concussion issues during his time in the NFL with the Detroit Lions and started as far back as his time at Cal
((HT: FS West))
So, now with Best released and not employed by an NFL team, he is now suing helmets makers Riddell and Easton-Bell over his concussions that he suffered. He is, obviously, looking for some amount of financial pound-of-flesh, but his lawyer doesn't have an immediate amount handy...
He is filing out of the Wayne County (MI) Circuit Court and his lawyer, Bret Schnitzer, is ready for what happens next:
"As I am sure you are probably aware through various media and the 'Frontline' program and so on, the brain injuries with concussion syndrome does not necessarily manifest itself completely immediately, as you can see from the other cases. Sometimes it is 10, 20 years where the brain injury process takes to develop and it's not necessarily going to show itself in a 24-, 25-year-old football player to the extent that it might 10, 15, 20 years down the road.
"So one of the goals of the litigation is to protect Mr. Best down the road in terms of his medical condition and problems that he may have in the future."
The 85-page filing says also that the NFL is just as responsible.
The suit alleges Best was at risk by being put in the draft- despite his concussion history...
Here's Prim Siripipat discussing with Michael Rothstein
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Other NFL Concussion Lawyers Speaking Up, Settlement May Not Have Been Unanimous
((HT: ESPN, Fainaru and Fainaru-Wada/Olbermann))
According to Mark and Steve, one lawyer is now speaking up that the unanimous decision to accept the $765-900-million concussion settlement against the NFL may not have been all that unanimous in the first place...
Thomas Girardi, who represents a fair number of players impacted, is determining just how many of his players should/can opt out and pursue something separate from the current decision.
"We're analyzing it right now to see who fits and who doesn't," Girardi told Fainaru and Fainaru-Wada. "I would say this: A heck of a lot of them don't fit. To start giving you percentages would be a little bit over the top for me right now. But I think it will be a substantial number."
Dorsey Levens discussed with Chris Hayes at the time of the settlement
((HT: MSNBC))
And Peter King discussed the most recent development with KO last night...
The HQ still wonders how the math will work out in the current figure- unless you're talking about accrued interest and all that stuff...
But we doubt it...
According to Mark and Steve, one lawyer is now speaking up that the unanimous decision to accept the $765-900-million concussion settlement against the NFL may not have been all that unanimous in the first place...
Thomas Girardi, who represents a fair number of players impacted, is determining just how many of his players should/can opt out and pursue something separate from the current decision.
"We're analyzing it right now to see who fits and who doesn't," Girardi told Fainaru and Fainaru-Wada. "I would say this: A heck of a lot of them don't fit. To start giving you percentages would be a little bit over the top for me right now. But I think it will be a substantial number."
Dorsey Levens discussed with Chris Hayes at the time of the settlement
((HT: MSNBC))
And Peter King discussed the most recent development with KO last night...
The HQ still wonders how the math will work out in the current figure- unless you're talking about accrued interest and all that stuff...
But we doubt it...
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