Teddy Bruschi

[Eugenics 5,000+ posts]

after having quit football, racing, and boxing due to an injury, if it wasn't something where i had to quit you couldn't keep me from playing again. if the doctors have cleared him, i dont see any reason not to play

 

[RCwhat 10+ year member]

He should stay gone, it's only a matter of time before we see a death on the field in the NFL, and I bet it will be this guy. Last I checked, living and breathing is more important than football. Some athletes just don't know when to shut it down, and shame on the doctors and team for allowing him to come back so soon at a minimum. He should be out at least to next season. I still think he's gonna die on the field.

dude why be such an azz about it, i hope u die>//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/mad.gif.c18f003ab0ef8a0d9c27ca78d77a6392.gif

 

[ndnbolla 10+ year member]

I don't like that option of "no, family is more important."

Why can't it be "yes, because he is perfectly healthy now?"

Just because he is going to start playing, it doen't mean he consider's his family any less important.

Your pole is a little biased to begin with.

 

[ndnbolla 10+ year member]

He should stay gone, it's only a matter of time before we see a death on the field in the NFL, and I bet it will be this guy. Last I checked, living and breathing is more important than football. Some athletes just don't know when to shut it down, and shame on the doctors and team for allowing him to come back so soon at a minimum. He should be out at least to next season. I still think he's gonna die on the field.

Of all people you should know better, especially since your a huge biking fan? Did Armstrong quit after he got cancer.

 

[UndercoverPunk 5,000+ posts]

Of all people you should know better, especially since your a huge biking fan? Did Armstrong quit after he got cancer.

Having a stroke and have a growth on your ball are two different things.

 

[Eugenics 5,000+ posts]

Having a stroke and have a growth on your ball are two different things.

it was more then just a groth on his ball, it spread through his whole system.

 

[UndercoverPunk 5,000+ posts]

it was more then just a groth on his ball, it spread through his whole system.

Whatever... he's a prick anyway IMO.

 

[bikejunkie223 10+ year member]

Cycling is a bit different sport. The level of violence involved, especially in the linebacker position, is totally different. If he wants to come back, it's his choice, I think it's a bad choice, but it's his to make. I understand the competitive desire to keep playing no matter what, and very often the athlete is the last to know when to shut it down. Example: Michael Jordan. Cancer and a stroke are 2 different things.

 

[Eugenics 5,000+ posts]

Whatever... he's a prick anyway IMO.

i would have to agree

 

[Pistonsfan70 10+ year member]

Well I haven't read this whole post but from everything I read/hear from the news, it sounds like Tedy has gotten the approval of MANY different doctors to be on the safe side. If one doctor out of 10 said it'd be life threatening to continue to play, I'm sure Tedy would not play!!!

 

[Phatillusion 5,000+ posts]

I don't like that option of "no, family is more important."
Why can't it be "yes, because he is perfectly healthy now?"

Just because he is going to start playing, it doen't mean he consider's his family any less important.

Your pole is a little biased to begin with.

Because he's not perfectly healthy. Most people that have strokes, it just doesn't end with one, most of the time, they have more, whether they are a month apart, or several years apart. Obviously he's talked with his family, and I doubt his family is going to tell him no, he can't go out and do what he wants, especially considering the unaminous decision by the doctors. Doctors aren't always right though, and if I was in his position, I'd want to eliminate as many risks that I don't have to take, as possible. Playing football would be on of those based on the violence of the sport. You don't know that a shot to the head could trigger another stroke, it's quite possible that could be the cause of his first stroke. It did happen right after football season.

 

[chubby 10+ year member]

phatillusion.

quit acting like you know what you are talking about. There's no reason you should no more than several qualified doctors that deal specifically with this problem.

He is probably just as likely to have a stroke in his kitchen than on the football field

 

[Pistonsfan70 10+ year member]

Because he's not perfectly healthy. Most people that have strokes, it just doesn't end with one, most of the time, they have more, whether they are a month apart, or several years apart. Obviously he's talked with his family, and I doubt his family is going to tell him no, he can't go out and do what he wants, especially considering the unaminous decision by the doctors. Doctors aren't always right though, and if I was in his position, I'd want to eliminate as many risks that I don't have to take, as possible. Playing football would be on of those based on the violence of the sport. You don't know that a shot to the head could trigger another stroke, it's quite possible that could be the cause of his first stroke. It did happen right after football season.

You make some logical points but strokes can happen to anyone , anywhere!! You think and old person who just sits around all day gets hit in the head?? How many other football players have had strokes???

Your points do make sense but since strokes are sooo unpredictable, a good counter-point can be made for every reason you said. I'm not calling you wrong at all but no one knows what exactly triggers strokes!! And as long as he gets ALOT of different opinions from doctor's and they all give him medical clearance to play, I'd say go for it!!!!

 

[Phatillusion 5,000+ posts]

You make some logical points but strokes can happen to anyone , anywhere!! You think and old person who just sits around all day gets hit in the head?? How many other football players have had strokes???
Your points do make sense but since strokes are sooo unpredictable, a good counter-point can be made for every reason you said. I'm not calling you wrong at all but no one knows what exactly triggers strokes!! And as long as he gets ALOT of different opinions from doctor's and they all give him medical clearance to play, I'd say go for it!!!!

Oh I agree, they can happen to anyone at anytime. But if you have a history or a stroke(s) wouldn't you want to take preventative measures to try to prevent one from happening again? Now that doesn't mean you lay in your bed for the rest of your life, but you might try to eliminate some things that cause stress whether it be mental or physical. Not saying that is what causes strokes, but in Teddy's case, he has kids to think about, and if I were in his shoes and I was financially set, I would seriously consider giving up football. That doesn't mean he can't stay on as a coach, but just possibly eliminate the risk of him getting whacked across the head. Again, I'm not saying a whack to the head can cause a stroke, but it could, so why not try to prevent that risk if possible.

 

[Phatillusion 5,000+ posts]

phatillusion.
quit acting like you know what you are talking about. There's no reason you should no more than several qualified doctors that deal specifically with this problem.

He is probably just as likely to have a stroke in his kitchen than on the football field

Obviously I do know more than all qualified doctors, I stayed at a holiday inn fuker. It's just a question, answer it give your opinion or shut up, no need to b!tch at me. I'm just stating my opinion as if I was in his shoes. Also learn to read. I said you could have a stroke anytime anywhere, I think that would include the kitchen. I'm talking about risks here sitting on a chair in your living room is a smaller risk compared to playing football in the NFL I would assume. Again, I'm not sure what causes strokes, I'm sure I could look it up, I believe it has to do with blood flow to the brain.