“League of Denial” Wrap Up and Reax
I surely hope everyone was able to watch PBS Frontline’s “League of Denial” last night, if you happened to miss it you can view it HERE. This is also an opportunity to insist that you seek out the book, which…
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“League of Denial” (Part 2)
Coming to a bookstore and TV near you today is “League of Denial” a book and documentary about one of the dirty little secrets the NFL has been avoiding for some time. Fortunately, I have been provided with advance copies…
“League of Denial” (Part 1)
Coming to a bookstore and TV near you tomorrow is “League of Denial” a book and documentary about one of the dirty little secrets the NFL has been avoiding for some time. Fortunately, I have been provided with advance copies…
Terry Ott: Canadian Concussion Law Suit Begins Its Slow Crawl To Resolution
In July this blog broke the news that Canada was facing its first law suit based on concussions in their professional football league. Since that time there has been plenty of information, misinformation and general commentary about this issue in…
#tbt: Eye Opener from 2012: Was it overlooked?
Originally titled “Bombshell Found in Sports Illustrated Vault” this post appeared on July 4, 2012… To this day, it may be one of the most poignant articles I have written about the road we have been down. I believe that…
SNEER and LOAFING in the CFL: A Sad Trip to Apathy, Amnesia and Animus
This post is by guest journalist, Terry Ott. You may remember some of his work posted here previously in the seven-part series looking into concussions and possible long-term issues (you can click on links within the post to read all…
Terry Ott: 3rd Down, CTE to go – FINAL Part
This continuing “Guest Series” is being authored by Terry Ott and will delve into the Canadian Football League and the issues revolving around it and brain injury. His process began nearly a year ago, but Mr. Ott picked up some…
Terry Ott: 3rd Down, CTE to go – Part 6 – UPDATED
This continuing “Guest Series” is being authored by Terry Ott and will delve into the Canadian Football League and the issues revolving around it and brain injury. His process began nearly a year ago, but Mr. Ott picked up some…
Terry Ott: 3rd Down, CTE to go – Part 5
This continuing “Guest Series” is being authored by Terry Ott and will delve into the Canadian Football League and the issues revolving around it and brain injury. His process began nearly a year ago, but Mr. Ott picked up some…
The OTL Investigation on ‘Heads Up’ Football
It may have slipped some of your reading or viewing, but ESPN’s Outside the Lines did a piece on the USA Football Heads Up Program. The article and video were presented last Sunday morning – I cannot find a YouTube…
Terry Ott: 3rd Down, Absence of CTE to go – Part 4
This continuing “Guest Series” is being authored by Terry Ott and will delve into the Canadian Football League and the issues revolving around it and brain injury. His process began nearly a year ago, but Mr. Ott picked up some…
Terry Ott: 3rd Down, Absence of CTE to go – Part 3
This continuing “Guest Series” is being authored by Terry Ott and will delve into the Canadian Football League and the issues revolving around it and brain injury. His process began nearly a year ago, but Mr. Ott picked up some…
Terry Ott: 3rd Down, Absence of CTE to go – Part 2
This “Guest Series” is being authored by Terry Ott and will delve into the Canadian Football League and the issues revolving around it and brain injury. His process began nearly a year ago, but Mr. Ott picked up some steam…
Guest Series by, Terry Ott – Part 1: 3rd Down, “Absence of CTE” to go.
This “Guest Series” is being authored by Terry Ott and will delve into the Canadian Football League and the issues revolving around it and brain injury. His process began nearly a year ago, but Mr. Ott picked up some steam…
Terry Ott: CFL Follies
If you recall a few weeks ago I posted a request for some help for a journalist, Terry Ott of Canada. It was simple, if anyone who reads this is a former Canadian Football (CFL) player or knows a former…
Canadian Journalist Seeks CFL Alums (UPDATE)
UPDATE (11/28/13): It a appears this post and Tweet have provided Mr. Ott some good contacts! Thank you. However… Those willing to speak are Canadian CFL’ers, interestingly enough those that are American former CFL players have not reached out or are…
10/17 Quick Hits
HockeyNow question and answer with Charles Tator (one of the best); HN: What have we learned about concussions that maybe we didn’t know a decade or two or three ago? CT: There are about 30 things that we didn’t know just 10…
2013 Week 5 NFL Concussion Report
The Concussion Blog Original, NFL Concussion Report, is a weekly compiling of the reported head injuries in the National Football League. Concussions are added to the list each week from multiple sources to give you the reader a picture of…
The “Other” PBS Film
ICYMI there is another film not named “League of Denial” that PBS is showing that deals with concussions. This one however is “a proactive look” at concussions in a high school setting. As Founder, Editor, Journalist, Producer of MomsTEAM; Brooke…
NFL Concussion Litigation Settled Out of Court
Twitter and my in box is exploding at this very moment… The NFL and the players who have filed suit against the league have come to a settlement of $765,000,000, Judge Brody’s statement can be found HERE. This works out…
That Time of Year Again
The NFL season starts on September 5 and you can be sure that soon all of the talk about brain injuries will focus on football; how do we make the game safer for the athletes, but still keep it the…
Terry Ott: Concussion Coverage from Canadian Media is Woefully Lacking
The original purpose of The Concussion Blog was – and still is – to inform those that choose to look about concussions. Part of this goal has been looking deeper into issues and “lip service” given to the brain injury…
TCB Mail Bag
I trust everyone has had a wonderful Christmas experience (or Hanukkah or Kwanzaa or going to have a good Boxing Day), with that I would like to wish everyone continued successes in whatever endeavor they choose. Over the Holiday I have received many…
Matt Chaney – Tireless Worker
If you have been around enough you have seen the stylings of Matt Chaney on this blog, he is someone I call a friend. In some circles that discounts me as a professional, which is both stupid and dumb. I…
Quick Hits 6/26/12
NFL Tells Rooks Not to Hide Concussions: Cleveland Browns’ team physician spoke at the rookie symposium to warn the incoming players not to hide symptoms of concussions; At the rookie symposium, Shickendantz said the league cares about the players’ well-being.…
The Concussion Blog 