Of course but they are being very hush hush about this. It's better than he is alert and breathing.
Jack Campbell down right now...
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Of course but they are being very hush hush about this. It's better than he is alert and breathing.
I think the fact they haven't said this yet makes it pretty concerning. But there are incidents where a player has lost feeling and movement temporarily, but eventually regain it. Let's hope that's the case with Jack.
There was a comment on X by an MD that thinks he had a concussion a few plays earlier...I didn't see the game yesterday yet the Dr. thought maybe it was a predecessor and it heightened this injury PERHAPS..anyone confirm an earlier hit or tackle? Maybe could be why he was out cold on a seemingly normal type hit? IDK...
Prayers for the young man. I don't like the Hawkeyes (Husker fan - no further explanation needed) but that gets checked at the door when something like this happens. Man, I hope he is okay.
I can see why.
A new study has revealed that at least 1 in 4 NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had the degenerative brain disease known as CTE.
The study, published Tuesday by the British Medical Journal, focused on how common chronic traumatic encephalopathy might be among NFL players. What it found is that of the 878 players who appeared in at least ONE NFL game and died in that 6-year period, at least 25% had CTE.
Study: At least 25% of NFL players in sample had CTE
A new study published Tuesday by the British Medical Journal showed that at least 25% of NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE.
www.espn.com
Tyler Sash had CTE, of course. Crazy that it has been 11 years already since his death.
He was released during final roster cuts just before the start of the 2013 season. The Giants reached an injury settlement with him after he suffered a concussion in the preseason finale against New England.
The story from ESPN:
Former University of Iowa star and New York Giants safety Tyler Sash died on September 8, 2015, at the age of 27 from an accidental overdose of painkillers (methadone and hydrocodone).
His family donated his brain to be studied for chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Representatives from Boston University and the Concussion Legacy Foundation notified the Sash family that CTE had been diagnosed in Tyler's brain and that the disease, which can only be confirmed only posthumously, had advanced to a stage rarely seen in someone his age.
The CTE scale rates severity from 0 to 4. Sash had progressed to Stage 2, about the same stage Junior Seau was at when he committed suicide at age 43.
Chris Nowinski of the Concussion Legacy Foundation confirmed the CTE diagnosis to The Associated Press.
Sash dealt with confusion, memory loss and minor fits of temper that affected his ability to find meaningful employment after he was released by the Giants in 2013.
Sash's mother stated that the finding of a high level of CTE helps explain the behavior she says she didn't recognize in her son.
"Now it makes sense," Barnetta Sash said. "The part of the brain that controls impulses, decision-making and reasoning was damaged badly."
Sash suffered multiple concussions during his two-year career with the Giants, in which he played in 23 games over the 2011 and '12 seasons. Months after the Giants' Super Bowl victory, Sash was suspended for four games in 2012 for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy by testing positive for Adderall, a stimulant used primarily to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the sleep disorder narcolepsy.
He was released during final roster cuts just before the start of the 2013 season. The Giants reached an injury settlement with him after he suffered a concussion in the preseason finale against New England.
Sash's brother told the Times that Sash also had two concussions in high school and one in college while he played for IOWA.
CTE has been found in the brains of dozens of former football players. Linked to repeated brain trauma, it is associated with symptoms such as memory loss, impaired judgment, depression and, eventually, progressive dementia.
www.espn.com
He was released during final roster cuts just before the start of the 2013 season. The Giants reached an injury settlement with him after he suffered a concussion in the preseason finale against New England.
The story from ESPN:
Former University of Iowa star and New York Giants safety Tyler Sash died on September 8, 2015, at the age of 27 from an accidental overdose of painkillers (methadone and hydrocodone).
His family donated his brain to be studied for chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Representatives from Boston University and the Concussion Legacy Foundation notified the Sash family that CTE had been diagnosed in Tyler's brain and that the disease, which can only be confirmed only posthumously, had advanced to a stage rarely seen in someone his age.
The CTE scale rates severity from 0 to 4. Sash had progressed to Stage 2, about the same stage Junior Seau was at when he committed suicide at age 43.
Chris Nowinski of the Concussion Legacy Foundation confirmed the CTE diagnosis to The Associated Press.
Sash dealt with confusion, memory loss and minor fits of temper that affected his ability to find meaningful employment after he was released by the Giants in 2013.
Sash's mother stated that the finding of a high level of CTE helps explain the behavior she says she didn't recognize in her son.
"Now it makes sense," Barnetta Sash said. "The part of the brain that controls impulses, decision-making and reasoning was damaged badly."
Sash suffered multiple concussions during his two-year career with the Giants, in which he played in 23 games over the 2011 and '12 seasons. Months after the Giants' Super Bowl victory, Sash was suspended for four games in 2012 for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy by testing positive for Adderall, a stimulant used primarily to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the sleep disorder narcolepsy.
He was released during final roster cuts just before the start of the 2013 season. The Giants reached an injury settlement with him after he suffered a concussion in the preseason finale against New England.
Sash's brother told the Times that Sash also had two concussions in high school and one in college while he played for IOWA.
CTE has been found in the brains of dozens of former football players. Linked to repeated brain trauma, it is associated with symptoms such as memory loss, impaired judgment, depression and, eventually, progressive dementia.
Tyler Sash CTE level 'had advanced to stage rarely seen' at age 27
Tyler Sash, who died at age 27 from an accidental overdose of painkillers, had an extraordinarily high level of CTE, The New York Times reports.
www.espn.com
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Yup, it's real and it's scary. My college rugby teammate/roommate off'd himself at 26. He had depression, memory loss, constant headaches, etc.I can see why.
A new study has revealed that at least 1 in 4 NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had the degenerative brain disease known as CTE.
The study, published Tuesday by the British Medical Journal, focused on how common chronic traumatic encephalopathy might be among NFL players. What it found is that of the 878 players who appeared in at least ONE NFL game and died in that 6-year period, at least 25% had CTE.
Study: At least 25% of NFL players in sample had CTE
A new study published Tuesday by the British Medical Journal showed that at least 25% of NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE.
His autopsy showed CTE.
Full text of the 2 tweets that follow:
Campbell's quote on Jack Campbell's family:
"I got to go see him last night. It was good. It was positive. You know, got to see his parents, talk to his wife, and you know, everybody's in good spirits. And it's about the recovery, and it's a small setback. That's, you know, that's the family. They're, you know, very positive. You know, so that's good in that regard."
I do feel it necessary to say that it felt like Campbell was saying that his family is very positive to the point where they’ll look at anything as a small setback. Not Campbell saying this is a small setback. Of course, we won’t know until we know.
With that said, I felt it necessary to share this quote because it is good that his family is in good spirits.
Campbell's quote on Jack Campbell's family:
"I got to go see him last night. It was good. It was positive. You know, got to see his parents, talk to his wife, and you know, everybody's in good spirits. And it's about the recovery, and it's a small setback. That's, you know, that's the family. They're, you know, very positive. You know, so that's good in that regard."
I do feel it necessary to say that it felt like Campbell was saying that his family is very positive to the point where they’ll look at anything as a small setback. Not Campbell saying this is a small setback. Of course, we won’t know until we know.
With that said, I felt it necessary to share this quote because it is good that his family is in good spirits.
Again, I don't want to be reading too much into this and be that guy, but the way they are keeping this hush hush is fairly concerning to me. Ferentz saying they will come out with info when the time is right and Campbell's comments. I don't know man.
Aidan Hutchinson said Tuesday morning on 97.1 The Ticket, "We’re all praying for Jack in this time and the news being positive today is great. We're all keeping him in mind right now."
Jack Campbell was breathing and alert when he was carted off the field, Dan Campbell confirmed in his post-game radio interview on Sunday. Regaining feeling and movement in his extremities would be the natural next step. The news that he's improving suggests that, on some level, that process has begun.
While the Lions have yet to offer any specific details on that front, they're likely proceeding with extreme caution in such a fluid situation. They're better off waiting to share good news until it's definitive than sharing it prematurely.
With neck injuries like Campbell's, it can take several days for the swelling around the trauma to subside and reveal a clearer picture of the effects.
Dan Campbell said Tuesday that "the thought of him and knowing he’s doing better -- I've kept the captains up to date and they’ve let the other guys know -- is good news. I think that helps everybody just get a better handle on all this."
Jack Campbell was breathing and alert when he was carted off the field, Dan Campbell confirmed in his post-game radio interview on Sunday. Regaining feeling and movement in his extremities would be the natural next step. The news that he's improving suggests that, on some level, that process has begun.
While the Lions have yet to offer any specific details on that front, they're likely proceeding with extreme caution in such a fluid situation. They're better off waiting to share good news until it's definitive than sharing it prematurely.
With neck injuries like Campbell's, it can take several days for the swelling around the trauma to subside and reveal a clearer picture of the effects.
Dan Campbell said Tuesday that "the thought of him and knowing he’s doing better -- I've kept the captains up to date and they’ve let the other guys know -- is good news. I think that helps everybody just get a better handle on all this."
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