Concussions In Sports

• Post By: johnredmannpoa
• Date: June 10, 2016
• Category: Episodes
• Tags: Bountygate, Concussions, Football, Head Injuries, NFL, Saints, Sports Injuries

Original air date: November 27, 2012

Interview with Attorney Larry Wiedemann about Bountygate, the Saints season ticketholders lawsuit,
and the problem of concussions in professional and amateur football

Answering Viewer Questions about Concussions in Sports

Bonus Interview with Attorney Larry Wiedemann about Concussions

Attorney Larry Wiedemann joins the show to talk about his lawsuit against the NFL on behalf of Saints season ticket holders. Then he helps John and Shauna go over the basics of concussions in pro sports and on the youth level.

Larry Wiedemann helps John and Shauna answer viewer questions about concussions in the NFL and in youth sports.

Concussion Resources & Articles

Louisiana Youth Concussion Act

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in an NFL player

ESPN Report: “NFL’s disability board concluded playing football caused brain injuries, even as officials issued denials for years.”

 

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