Dr. Rock Posted February 18, 2005 Author Share Posted February 18, 2005 (edited) Confirmed - mild stroke. He's walking and talking and seems okay, but his football career could very well be over. Edited February 18, 2005 by Dr. Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Confirmed - mild stroke. He's walking and talking and seems okay, but his football career could very well be over. 702571[/snapback] seriously? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 What was the name of the Nebraska QB that had to quit football due to blood clots that could lead to a stroke? Won 2 national titles. Tommie something. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Confirmed - mild stroke. He's walking and talking and seems okay, but his football career could very well be over. 702571[/snapback] Wow. :bigshock: I don't care for the Pats, but you never want to see something like that happen to any player. Well, 'cept maybe for "the peoples champion" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 What was the name of the Nebraska QB that had to quit football due to blood clots that could lead to a stroke? Won 2 national titles. Tommie something. . . 702580[/snapback] Frazier, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Hate to hear news like this, especially about a guy who always has acted with class and respect for the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Frazier, I think. 702688[/snapback] Yep. That's it. Thanks. It was driving me crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSox in 6 Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Shoulda left the roids alone! 701333[/snapback] Calling you a moron is an insult to morons! If you have proof, offer it up; otherwise, keep your cakehole shut. Bruschi is a class act and deserves our thoughts and prayers during this time, not moronic speculation from pimply faced, "look how tough I am behind the keyboard" adolescent (or adolescent-acting) idiots. There! I believe that is my only post of the year. I usually just read and learn from the intelligent folks on this board but this one I couldn't pass by without venting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBalla Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Unbelievable...it could happen to anyone. This guy was a pure athlete... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNasty Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Man, that sucks. So young, too. I hope if his career is over, at least it's some solace to know it happened after he won another Super Bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Dude, you have no idea what you're talking about. 702437[/snapback] OK, whatever guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhoops Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 So from that nhoops, I take it you know Bruschi personally? 'Cause he sure has all the classic looks of a roider to me. But if you know for a fact that he ain't doing roids, then I apologise. However if you don't and you're just flapping your gums then right back at ya! 702220[/snapback] I don't know him personally but he is no David Boston. For everything he does for the community around here and all the press he gets and little glimpses into his personal life, it's hard to believe that he is a 'roider. They do test for these things in the NFL (and I know they can be masked). If he is then I've been a fool and will admitt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Is it common for active football players to have strokes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 OK, whatever guy 702794[/snapback] Nice reply, genius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelBunz Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Wow....I sincerely hope Tedy is alright. 31 is WAY too young to be worrying about something like this. While anabolic steroids can increase risk (not saying he does them)....in younger stroke victims, sleep apnea, a history of migraines and a familial history are more likely to be high risk factors. Diabetics are also higher risk. I think we can rule out Tedi being a couch potato. Get well soon, Tedi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarina Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Strokes aren't common in anyone, really, but they can strike at any age. There was a guy on the news last night who had one when he was 14. He's partially paralyzed on his right side, but ran a marathon last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Steroids can increase the chance of heart disease and stroke but that is all speculative and we'll likely never know what the cause is. Just as good a chance is that he had some condition that was genetic or had been present all his life that was unknown. Figure that he had his problem during what has to be the least stressful time in his life - after the season and after a Super Bowl and Pro bowl. It is always sad to see anyone with a problem like that - athlete or not. Hopefully he can recover fully though I have seen nothing about a diagnosis or a prognosis since it is all being kept rather quiet now. There are no reporting requirements in the offseason for a player health, so we may not know anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelBunz Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Strokes aren't common in anyone, really, but they can strike at any age. There was a guy on the news last night who had one when he was 14. He's partially paralyzed on his right side, but ran a marathon last year. 703004[/snapback] 14?......that's incredible. Kudos on running in a marathon.....whew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Hopefully he can recover fully though I have seen nothing about a diagnosis or a prognosis since it is all being kept rather quiet now. There are no reporting requirements in the offseason for a player health, so we may not know anything. 703012[/snapback] According to a Dr in the below linked story: "Dr. David Liebeskind, associate neurology director of the UCLA Stroke Center in Los Angeles, said Bruschi's reported state of health indicated he had a good chance of recovery -- and could possibly resume his playing career. ``Based on the fact that he's walking and talking, in a 31-year-old, it sounds like he could be able to play'' football again, Liebeskind told The Associated Press. ``A lot of people who have strokes while young tend to have no effects later. ... But things could change quickly. If he happens to have some numbness that persists, that may affect his playing.'' http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylc=X3oD...ov=ap&type=lgns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSab Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Sad for anyone to have to suffer through that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Anyone watch ER last night? Had something sorta similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSab Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Anyone watch ER last night? Had something sorta similar. 703100[/snapback] Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinpig Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 First, let me say... Big Score you are a complete moron...and I've never called anybody anything on this board before--not even Spain or Ryan... Tedy is being released from the hospital as I write this. I take that as a good sign. We won't know his prognosis for a while. Everything is pure speculation at this point. It has been front page news here for two days. He is highly respected by all. The fact that he took less money to stay here made him a cult hero. He is a real class act, in a day of me-first. Get well Tedy. We need you. :bawling: Look for him to throw out the first ball at Fenway on opening day against the Yankees...right after they raise the banner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balzac Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Shoulda left the roids alone! 701333[/snapback] That's just all around bad form, dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dogs Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Confirmed - mild stroke. He's walking and talking and seems okay, but his football career could very well be over. 702571[/snapback] Wow!!! :bigshock: That sucks!!! I'd say I'm pretty much a PAT's hater, but of all of them, I did like Bruschi.......He was one of those guys that seemed to play truely because he loved the game, and that was evident by the fact that he structured his own contract without an agent. (from what I heard). Hope he can play again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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