In a March, 2011 Tampa Bay Times article, Stephen F. Holder writes of former Buccaneers offensive lineman, Aaron Sears and his suffering from apparent mental instability. Sears is the most recent NFL vet to join the class-action suit against the league involving debilitating brain injuries. Sears' story is similar to that of former USC standout, Chris Brymer--also an offensive lineman:
"Media Coverage of Hidden Brain Damage Mounts" --J. Paul Zoccali, Communication By Symbol
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
An Editorial Note on CTE and Offensive Linemen
A Glimpse of CTE Litigants by Position--So Far
J. Paul Zoccali
In my October 13, 2010 post, "Media Coverage of Hidden Brain Damage Mounts," I stated that Owen Thomas, a University of Pennsylvania football player who committed suicide was an offensive lineman. In Sports Illustrated's coverage of the death of Junior Seau, it was indicated that Thomas was a defensive end. In a September 14, 2010 article, "Penn's Owen Thomas had CTE," ESPN referred to Thomas as...
J. Paul Zoccali
In my October 13, 2010 post, "Media Coverage of Hidden Brain Damage Mounts," I stated that Owen Thomas, a University of Pennsylvania football player who committed suicide was an offensive lineman. In Sports Illustrated's coverage of the death of Junior Seau, it was indicated that Thomas was a defensive end. In a September 14, 2010 article, "Penn's Owen Thomas had CTE," ESPN referred to Thomas as...
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