Wade Belak dead @ 35

[RagingRandy]

Another enforcer type has died. It seems like this is becoming common place. Heres to hoping that the true affects of concussions will be found before more die.

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/former-nhl-...222255007.html

http://www.thestar.com/article/10475...nto-hotel?bn=1

[rob66679]

Another enforcer type has died. It seems like this is becoming common place. Heres to hoping that the true affects of concussions will be found before more die.

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/former-nhl-...222255007.html

http://www.thestar.com/article/10475...nto-hotel?bn=1

I think its getting closer but still has a ways to go..... The human head is not designed to be hit repeatedly.
Chris Benoit had the brain of an 80 year old Altheimer's patient according to his autopsy, what more do you really need to say?

[natenator]

I think its getting closer but still has a ways to go..... The human head is not designed to be hit repeatedly.
Chris Benoit had the brain of an 80 year old Altheimer's patient according to his autopsy, what more do you really need to say?

Lots to say as why do some suffer worse than others?

Brain injuries are the most complex injuries you could ever have. We know so much about the human body but little about the brain. That said, wait til the autopsy beforejumping on the concussion bandwagon.

[#8]

Pretty brutal whats happened over the last 4 months for sure. The guys in the NHL are just too big now and they move at unreal speeds. This isnt football or soccer where there are sidelines to escape to. Really unfortunate.

[natenator]

Pretty brutal whats happened over the last 4 months for sure. The guys in the NHL are just too big now and they move at unreal speeds. This isnt football or soccer where there are sidelines to escape to. Really unfortunate.

Ever played football before? Ever actually watched? There are more violent collisions in football than hockey. Theres a reason the average age of death for someone in the nfl is mid 50's.

Most dont run to the sidelines to avoid being hit. Pay closer attention to the game.

And soccer? Why are you bringing up soccer? Rofl

[cog]

Nate,there is no doubt football is violent,I played but not to the level you did.An NFL doctor wrote a book about ten years ago,drug dosages for lineman made figures around here see minor.I'm certain this has something to do with it.Not too much running to the sidelines when a fullback comes at you full speed #8.Football players do have stronger necks though.

[rob66679]

Lots to say as why do some suffer worse than others?

Brain injuries are the most complex injuries you could ever have. We know so much about the human body but little about the brain. That said, wait til the autopsy beforejumping on the concussion bandwagon.

There is a point there, George Chuvalo comes to mind..... Guy is considered one of the toughest boxers of all times, at a time when the division was stacked..... Most of the guys he fought IE Ali, Frasier, Quarry wound up completely ****ed, but Chuvalo seems alright in his interviews.


How about yourself, you played football at a high level? How many documented concussions, and how did they affect you?

[O-Train]

There is a point there, George Chuvalo comes to mind..... Guy is considered one of the toughest boxers of all times, at a time when the division was stacked..... Most of the guys he fought IE Ali, Frasier, Quarry wound up completely ****ed, but Chuvalo seems alright in his interviews.


How about yourself, you played football at a high level? How many documented concussions, and how did they affect you?

If I remember correctly Chuvalo was never knocked down. Take a look at the size of his head. I'm sure it's not quite this simple but maybe some people are just better equipped to get punched in the head.

[cog]

Yes

[gicantor]

Ever played football before? Ever actually watched? There are more violent collisions in football than hockey. Theres a reason the average age of death for someone in the nfl is mid 50's.

Most dont run to the sidelines to avoid being hit. Pay closer attention to the game.

And soccer? Why are you bringing up soccer? Rofl

Average speed of a football player is 19kph

Average speed of a hockey player is 32kph

Football hits may look worse, but hockey players get hit harder, more often. More speed= more kinetic energy.