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awong31a posted a blog entry
Doctor calls Don Cherry ‘negative influence’ in efforts to reduce concussions
REGINA – Don Cherry is being called “a negative influence” when it comes to efforts to reduce concussions in...
REGINA – Don Cherry is being called “a negative influence” when it comes to efforts to reduce concussions in...
Martin7 posted a blog entry
Football Analysts Cast a New Eye on Injuries
This fall, from the airwaves of sports talk radio to the broadcast booths at games to doctors offices, the language of brain...
This fall, from the airwaves of sports talk radio to the broadcast booths at games to doctors offices, the language of brain...
techPR posted a tweet
@hollisthomases 1 year I had 5 concussions. Then again I wasn't QB for anyone.
Kelly W. Patterson posted a blog entry
2009 NFL Football Week Fourteen Preview and Picks
A review of the week thirteen games and preview of the week fourteen games in the 2009 NFL season. Includes my picks for each...
A review of the week thirteen games and preview of the week fourteen games in the 2009 NFL season. Includes my picks for each...
RobertinSeattle posted a blog entry
First NFL Brain Scan Study Released
The annual RSNA (Radiological Society of North America) meeting was held last week in Chicago. A new study based on live brain...
The annual RSNA (Radiological Society of North America) meeting was held last week in Chicago. A new study based on live brain...
Seth posted a tweet
Watching a video on concussions so I can coach my 6 year old's basketball team...should be stimulating...#fb
RobertinSeattle posted a blog entry
Let ‘em Know How You Really Feel!
Dave and I found this recent article from Monte Burke in Forbes magazine. Sometimes it’s insane trying to keep up with...
Dave and I found this recent article from Monte Burke in Forbes magazine. Sometimes it’s insane trying to keep up with...
Bond posted a blog entry
Finally Friday...
When did this practice of putting loved one's pictures or names on your car window after they pass away?I do not remember ever...
When did this practice of putting loved one's pictures or names on your car window after they pass away?I do not remember ever...
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Mid-Week Sports Ticker
The truth behind the Notre Dame Fighting Irish coaching search and the new concussion rules in the NFL
The truth behind the Notre Dame Fighting Irish coaching search and the new concussion rules in the NFL
12 days ago
Delicious
| Topics: concussions,, football,, ncaa,, nfl, | Add delicious to your profile
Delicious
| Topics: concussions,, football,, ncaa,, nfl, | Add delicious to your profileRobertinSeattle posted a blog entry
Dr. Amen’s Interview on the NFL Dementia Debate
Dr. Daniel Amen has just allowed us to post a great interview in which he discusses his interest in studying the current debate...
Dr. Daniel Amen has just allowed us to post a great interview in which he discusses his interest in studying the current debate...
jaubele1 posted a blog entry
National Football League institutes concussion policy
Some will call this a "new" policy, but the view from here is that a sea change is underway at the NFL corporate offices. ...
Some will call this a "new" policy, but the view from here is that a sea change is underway at the NFL corporate offices. ...
PaulThomas_ posted a tweet
What is up with all these darn concussions in the NFL. What the hell is all that equipment for? CONSPIRACY I TELL YOU!
dvg posted a tweet
Trent #Dilfer is on The #Herd on #ESPN right now saying *everything* wrong about concussions. He should be reprimanded by the FCC.
elroy81 posted a blog entry
How Risky Is It To Play Soccer After Having 3 Concussions?
I've recently gotten my third concussion. Soccer's my life. I'm a junior in high school and have been on varsity since 9th...
I've recently gotten my third concussion. Soccer's my life. I'm a junior in high school and have been on varsity since 9th...
RobertinSeattle posted a blog entry
Amen, Terry Bradshaw!
The NFL doesn’t seem to care about their active players and they despise the retired players! All they offer is lip...
The NFL doesn’t seem to care about their active players and they despise the retired players! All they offer is lip...
RobertinSeattle posted a blog entry
Weekend Coverage on Concussions
More momentum on the concussion front as the brain injury story continues to makes its way upstream into the mainstream media....
More momentum on the concussion front as the brain injury story continues to makes its way upstream into the mainstream media....
jaubele1 posted a blog entry
Concussion Research Moving in a Better Direction
The state of the health and well-being of those who play, and have played, in the National Football League has been an abiding...
The state of the health and well-being of those who play, and have played, in the National Football League has been an abiding...
RobertinSeattle posted a blog entry
Dr. No Resigns!
THIS JUST IN: The NFL’s Dr. No – Dr. Ira Casson – has just resigned along with his co-chair from their MTBI...
THIS JUST IN: The NFL’s Dr. No – Dr. Ira Casson – has just resigned along with his co-chair from their MTBI...
RobertinSeattle posted a blog entry
If You Don’t Read Anything Else Today…
Dave Zirin from the The Nation has written a powerful piece which really summarizes the Catch-22 that the NFL faces with regard...
Dave Zirin from the The Nation has written a powerful piece which really summarizes the Catch-22 that the NFL faces with regard...
RobertinSeattle posted a blog entry
Documentary Blood Equity on DVD
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. So producing a film about life after football for many of the old warriors should...
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. So producing a film about life after football for many of the old warriors should...
RobertinSeattle posted a blog entry
Friday Morning News
Lead story for Friday morning: NFLPA Executive Director DeMaruice Smith calls for ouster of Dr. No. – Ira Casson. New...
Lead story for Friday morning: NFLPA Executive Director DeMaruice Smith calls for ouster of Dr. No. – Ira Casson. New...
RobertinSeattle posted a blog entry
An Open Letter from George Visger
Fellow independent retired 49′er, George Visger, recently sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFLPA...
Fellow independent retired 49′er, George Visger, recently sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFLPA...
RobertinSeattle posted a blog entry
Kindergarten Concussions
One of our local Seattle TV stations – KOMO – has a great weekly series called Eric’s Little Heroes....
One of our local Seattle TV stations – KOMO – has a great weekly series called Eric’s Little Heroes....
RobertinSeattle posted a blog entry
Joke of the Day: Madden in Charge of Head Trauma
We have no idea how anyone missed this little tidbit from the Congressional hearings on brain concussions in the NFL. The media...
We have no idea how anyone missed this little tidbit from the Congressional hearings on brain concussions in the NFL. The media...
Barry posted a tweet
H.S. football concussions may have long reach - 1 in 10 players has head injury, yet little known abt lasting effect http://bit.ly/ezwXE
RobertinSeattle posted a blog entry
The NFL’s Dr. No
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez took 10 minutes to do a serious beat down of Commissioner Roger Goodell in the Congressional...
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez took 10 minutes to do a serious beat down of Commissioner Roger Goodell in the Congressional...
Missingthesmokefreeparadise posted a blog entry
Congress has its priorities straight . . . NOT
Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on, of all things, concussions – yes, the committee charged with...
Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on, of all things, concussions – yes, the committee charged with...
RobertinSeattle posted a blog entry
Commissioner Goodell: I’m STILL Waiting!
Commissioner Goodell – Once again, you testified to Congress that things were improving for retired players and...
Commissioner Goodell – Once again, you testified to Congress that things were improving for retired players and...
48 days ago
Dave Pear's Blog
| Topics: Dave's Personal..., brain..., Concussions, Congressional Judiciary Hearing on NFL Head...
Dave Pear's Blog
| Topics: Dave's Personal..., brain..., Concussions, Congressional Judiciary Hearing on NFL Head...RobertinSeattle posted a blog entry
Congressional Hearings on C-Span
The day’s session has concluded and is now online in its entirety for viewing. Click on the morning or afternoon clip...
The day’s session has concluded and is now online in its entirety for viewing. Click on the morning or afternoon clip...
RobertinSeattle posted a blog entry
Witness List Announced for Congressional Hearing
The finalized witness list for the Congressional Hearings was just released (each of the witnesses will have their testimony...
The finalized witness list for the Congressional Hearings was just released (each of the witnesses will have their testimony...
RobertinSeattle posted a blog entry
Top 10 Questions Congress SHOULD be Asking
It looks like the latest Congressional hearings into brain concussions in the NFL will be starting this Wednesday, October...
It looks like the latest Congressional hearings into brain concussions in the NFL will be starting this Wednesday, October...
RobertinSeattle posted a blog entry
Bob Grant: Retired Players Aren’t Stupid, Roger!
It ’s almost comical when you look at the bill of goods the NFL and the Alumni are now trying to sell to Retired Players...
It ’s almost comical when you look at the bill of goods the NFL and the Alumni are now trying to sell to Retired Players...
RobertinSeattle posted a blog entry
In Case You Missed Nightline
ABC’s Martin Bashir and Roxanna Sherwood did a piece on NFL brain concussions on Friday night’s NIGHTLINE. From...
ABC’s Martin Bashir and Roxanna Sherwood did a piece on NFL brain concussions on Friday night’s NIGHTLINE. From...
RobertinSeattle posted a blog entry
Have You Participated in the NFL’s Retired Players Brain Study?
As many of you know, the N.F.L. is currently conducting a study in which 120 former N.F.L. players are undergoing thorough...
As many of you know, the N.F.L. is currently conducting a study in which 120 former N.F.L. players are undergoing thorough...
RobertinSeattle posted a blog entry
60 Minutes: Study Links Concussions To Brain Disease
Well, I got reminded a little too late tonight that CBS’ 60 Minutes ran Bob Simon’s episode on brain concussions...
Well, I got reminded a little too late tonight that CBS’ 60 Minutes ran Bob Simon’s episode on brain concussions...
neuroorthoinstitute posted a blog entry
Caution on Concussions
Dr. Gail Rosseau, CINN neurosurgeon, discusses the rising concern for concussions caused as a result of participation in youth...
Dr. Gail Rosseau, CINN neurosurgeon, discusses the rising concern for concussions caused as a result of participation in youth...
65 days ago
Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago
| Topics: Brain &..., Dr. Rosseau's Video..., Home, Neuroscience
Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago
| Topics: Brain &..., Dr. Rosseau's Video..., Home, NeuroscienceRobertinSeattle posted a blog entry
Dave’s Visit to the Amen Clinic
Last Thursday, I made the trip down to the Amen Clinic in Newport Beach for my scheduled brain scan. Dr. Kristen Willeumier was...
Last Thursday, I made the trip down to the Amen Clinic in Newport Beach for my scheduled brain scan. Dr. Kristen Willeumier was...
RobertinSeattle posted a blog entry
Are Things Changing with Brain Injuries?
……Over the past couple of weeks, there’s been a lot of media coverage on the effects of brain injuries and...
……Over the past couple of weeks, there’s been a lot of media coverage on the effects of brain injuries and...
RobertinSeattle posted a blog entry
Amen Clinic Offering Free Brain Scans for Independent Study on NFL Brain Injuries!
Here’s your personal invitation from Dr. Kristin Willeumier from the Amen Clinics to arrange an appointment to receive...
Here’s your personal invitation from Dr. Kristin Willeumier from the Amen Clinics to arrange an appointment to receive...
