[nuconvert]

Heck, I do that, and I never played football.

[lesko]

McMahon was as much an entertainer as a player on the field. Wonder what he thinks (if he still can) about all the headbutts he would exchange with his offensive line after a touchdown or a big play.

[MissH]

Me too - maybe we should be worried ;)

[Red Steel]

McMahon was very susceptible to concussions in his last years. He could not take much of a hit.

[RitchieAprile]

I hate it when that happens.

[marstegreg]

I am 50 years old. Last night I was watching TV and during the commercial I could not remember what show I was watching. I have never played contact sports. It’s what happens when you age. Also, has anyone connected these problems with the lifestyle these guys have? Steroids? Supplements? Muscle builders? Pain killers? Drug habits?

[marstegreg]

I am 50 years old. Last night I was watching TV and during the commercial I could not remember what show I was watching. I have never played contact sports. It’s what happens when you age. Also, has anyone connected these problems with the lifestyle these guys have? Steroids? Supplements? Muscle builders? Pain killers? Drug habits?

[Gay State Conservative]

I know that Rush rails about football being emasculated by the "head injury" crowd but science is science.Never having attended medical school I know nothing about neurology,neurosurgery of neuropathology (the medical specialty that analyzes the human brain under a microscope).However,if,someday,these "brain scientists" decide that football,hockey,boxing or other sports/activities cause brain damage down the road we need to pay attention.

One case in point...Cassius Clay.

[riri]

Me too. I mostly attribute it to my self involvement and lack of attention paying but maybe it’s something else altogether. (:

[Gay State Conservative]

neurosurgery of neuropathology = neurosurgery or neuropathology

[2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten]

Only stands to reason that if you get your bell rung - a lot - that there will be consequences both short term and long term. We didn’t know that many years ago but we know it now. I think that the “Science is Settled” to quote the AGW crowd :)

[txrefugee]

Not accusing McMahon, but how many of these players with dementia type problems also used alcohol and drugs after they left the NFL? Forgetfulness is one of the effects of alcoholism.

[Buckeye McFrog]

So shut up, Joe, and be thankful that the worst problem you have is a cranky prostate...

[ßuddaßudd]

I feeeeel sorry for all of them afletes,,,
/sarc

[Boxsford]

Article states he lead Bears to Super Bowl win in ‘86!
Didnt happen. Giants won in 1986.
Lazy journalist!

[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

I wonder if his claim of memory problems is related to his current money problems?

[edcoil]

My wife calls it my “sometimers”.

[lexington minuteman 1775]

I was going to post something...but then forgot what it was..
FREEGARDS
LEX!

[Yaelle]

A lot of you are writing off his forgetfulness or making light of it.

My dad was like this two years ago, and now he is fully unable to participate in life any more except to be watched like a child and see people and eat. My dad the vibrant person is gone. Alzheimer’s can go very fast; he has significantly declined this summer alone.

They say that over half of 85 year olds have it. So take this poor guy seriously. And hope that he can get it under control so that his decline is slower than my dad’s.

[The Duke]

When I turned 50 I just learned how to augment my memory with the features of my smart phone.

Now I've got better memory than any 20 year old! :)

In fact, my phone just reminded me that tonight is the first showing of "Last Resort". :)

[Phlap]

"When my friends call and leave me a message ...

Jim has friends? Who knew? lolbnr