Tre Mason's mother: RB is like '10-year-old' due to head injuries

[fearsomefour]

bullcrap. He never was even diagnosed with a concussion and only played one year. You don't develop CTE that quickly. It takes years or even decades to actually trigger in the brain.

He has been playing football for many years however.
CTE would not be limited to
Pro ball.

 

[Athos]

Yeah, but enough to actually trigger CTE? Future NFL players are practically untouchable in high school and barely ever tackled let alone hit in the hard enough to get a concussion. Possibly college but again, it takes years for it to actually develop.

Still a relatively new disease. You don't know jack shit enough about it and I sure as hell don't either. We aren't experts and the science behind it is basically in its infancy.

Tell ya what though, it always amuses me when people through around "drugs" and "selfish" and "immature" and "not being responsible." As if people on an online board know shot about the dude.

By all accounts he was fine before this. No one knows. I don't think he's smart enough to out on an act like this. And if he is, that still smells of a mental issue.

Who knows. But stop the judgmental fucking bullshit.

 

[A55VA6]

Something is clearly going on and whatever it may be, it's not sounding good. Whether a mental illness, drugs, or something else.

 

[Wolfecola]

Yeah, but enough to actually trigger CTE? Future NFL players are practically untouchable in high school and barely ever tackled let alone hit in the hard enough to get a concussion. Possibly college but again, it takes years for it to actually develop.

You've got to understand who labeled his symptoms as those of CTE. I imagine she considers that acronym an umbrella term for all brain disorders/damage.

But stop the judgmental freaking bullcrap.

Amen. People seem to forget he's not just a RAM, but an actual human being, too. Geez.

 

[Dieter the Brock]

Still a relatively new disease. You don't know jack crap enough about it and I sure as hell don't either. We aren't experts and the science behind it is basically in its infancy.

Tell ya what though, it always amuses me when people through around "drugs" and "selfish" and "immature" and "not being responsible." As if people on an online board know shot about the dude.

By all accounts he was fine before this. No one knows. I don't think he's smart enough to out on an act like this. And if he is, that still smells of a mental issue.

Who knows. But stop the judgmental freaking bullcrap.

Aren't you a Titans fan already? :sleepz:

 

[Legatron4]

Still a relatively new disease. You don't know jack crap enough about it and I sure as hell don't either. We aren't experts and the science behind it is basically in its infancy.

Tell ya what though, it always amuses me when people through around "drugs" and "selfish" and "immature" and "not being responsible." As if people on an online board know shot about the dude.

By all accounts he was fine before this. No one knows. I don't think he's smart enough to out on an act like this. And if he is, that still smells of a mental issue.

Who knows. But stop the judgmental freaking bullcrap.

I understand what you're saying. But it's getting to the point where the NFL will be getting sued so much for "CTE" that they will be done as a league in 10-15 years. Don't be surprised either when they stop playing with helmets. It's already on its way to being flag football.

On that note, I can't really blame people for judging the situation. Because the more this happens, the more likely it becomes even more driven towards safety and you'll see guys get flagged for just bumping heads. Which will entice the former of what I was saying to happen.

I'm hoping as much as you that it's just him acting up. But to go as far as saying he has a sudden fucking brain disorder at 24 years old is a little farfetched.

 

[12intheBox]

I understand what you're saying. But it's getting to the point where the NFL will be getting sued so much for "CTE" that they will be done as a league in 10-15 years. Don't be surprised either when they stop playing with helmets. It's already on its way to being flag football.

On that note, I can't really blame people for judging the situation. Because the more this happens, the more likely it becomes even more driven towards safety and you'll see guys get flagged for just bumping heads. Which will entice the former of what I was saying to happen.

I'm hoping as much as you that it's just him acting up. But to go as far as saying he has a sudden freaking brain disorder at 24 years old is a little farfetched.

What is far fetched about it? Do brain injuries always present over an extended period of time?

Cutting edge science barely understands the brain - much less a bunch of dudes on a message board.

 

[Legatron4]

What is far fetched about it? Do brain injuries always present over an extended period of time?

Cutting edge science barely understands the brain - much less a bunch of dudes on a message board.

But his actions don't qualify as brain trauma. Unless he had a mental disorder before any head injuries. Which he obviously showed in interviews and such that he didn't.

 

[12intheBox]

But his actions don't qualify as brain trauma. Unless he had a mental disorder before any head injuries. Which he obviously showed in interviews and such that he didn't.

Qualify according to what standard?

 

[Ellard80]

I doubt its CTE.

Could be drug related but looks like Schizophrenia

Eventually we will know.

I feel for his mother.. she is trying to find some outside force to blame - but honestly it could be one of those things that is under the control of no one.

 

[Ellard80]

Yup. There's a whole list of brain disorders that Mason's symptoms fit. But of course you'll have people claiming it simply has to be just drugs, or that he's just immature.

For his sake, I hope they're right.

Yeah... hopefully i'ts drugs.

Can come back from that... if its Schizophrenia

There is no coming back.

 

[mike schad 1 rd]

Another 3rd Rd. Pick down the toilet.

 

[12intheBox]

The humanity in this thread is overwhelming - you guys are all heart. I guess football really is family.

 

[Legatron4]

Qualify according to what standard?

http://m.brainline.org/content/category.php?name=Behavioral and Emotional Symptoms
He doesn't really relate to this list. Maybe a couple of syndromes but who isn't depressed and occasionally has outburst of anger. That's just basic human emotions. He's a different kinda crazy.

 

[12intheBox]

http://m.brainline.org/content/category.php?name=Behavioral and Emotional Symptoms
He doesn't really relate to this list. Maybe a couple of syndromes but who isn't depressed and occasionally has outburst of anger. That's just basic human emotions. He's a different kinda crazy.

And you think there is going to be some online chart that can diagnose him - or better yet - disprove a suggestion of what may be causing his symptoms?
The smartest minds the world has ever known admit that the brain is more unknown that known.

Isn't it enough to just admit that we don't know what is wrong with him and hope that he finds the right kind of help and gets better?

 

[12intheBox]

http://m.brainline.org/content/category.php?name=Behavioral and Emotional Symptoms
He doesn't really relate to this list. Maybe a couple of syndromes but who isn't depressed and occasionally has outburst of anger. That's just basic human emotions. He's a different kinda crazy.

By they way - this is from link you sent:

Why behaviors and emotions can change after TBI
Depending on what part or parts of a person’s brain are injured, the individual may experience significant behavioral and emotional changes. The frontal lobe, for example, helps govern personality and impulsivity. If damaged, there might be no “braking mechanism” for self-control. A person may find he cannot control his anger or aggression. He may also make inappropriate comments to friends or strangers not realizing they are off color.


This doesn't sound like it fits to you?

 

[bubbaramfan]

OK Mrs. Mason, if you are so against football, why did you let your son play it? I bet I know. So Tre could buy you that new SUV, that new 3500 sq ft split level 4 bdrm home, new furniture and all those new clothes you've been wearing since Tre inked that NFL contract.
Yes, Mrs Mason, you knew full well for years, even before Tre started playing football in high school, that there was a risk of injury, and even paralysis and death, but the monetarily benefit outweighed the risk, so you let your son play football. So don't expect me to feel sorry for you or your son. You knew the risks, gambled on it , and got paid. Don't come crying to the public "football ruined my son".

No, Mrs. Mason, You did.

PS. Mrs. Mason, would you give the house, the SUV, the clothes and all the money back to have your son back the way he was before you let him play football?

I wonder...........

 

[kurtfaulk]

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She's probably on the same drugs he's on. Isn't that what happens in the music industry?

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[12intheBox]

#Ramily

 

[Dieter the Brock]

Another 3rd Rd. Pick down the toilet.

Hey Schad, I think we've done okay with our third round choices

HITS:
Trumaine
TJ
Mannion
Jamon

MISSES:
Stedman
Mason