A study of 91 former NFL players' brains conducted by the Boston University School of Medicine has determined what everybody should've already known by now: former NFL players have brain damage -- or, more specifically, chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Of the 91 brains that were studied, 87 of them showed signs of CTE. So, what's the deal with the four players whose brains were not scrambled? Were they kickers or punters?
Imagine (if you would, please) someone telling you that they don't have brain damage, but they do have some damage to their brain. Now, would you say that there is a difference or would you punch that person in the face and say, "No, you have brain damage?" These are questions that have to be asked of people around the world -- preferably before P. Diddy and I get "playa hated" on some more. It's an everyday occurrence of pandemic proportions.
People who suffer from the CTE show symptoms of memory loss, depression, and dementia, which means that their brain power gets progressively worse causing their memory and thinking to go down the drain; the brain drain.
Do not feel sorry for NFL players because they make more money for playing one game than most people earn all year. A little (or a lot) of CTE is a fair trade-off for such riches and fame.
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