Did Football Kill Former Eagles DB Andre Waters?

[AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace]

Originally Posted by Buster

Really, I didn't believe it. Later, we saw Mohammed Ali on TV and my wife commented on why she wonders why boxers would want to do that to themselves. I said, it doesn't happen to all of them, look at George Foreman...he's fine and he fought Ali a few times.

It's not a widespread problem with older football players. I think Waters' problems were more genetic and by chance than as a result of football. He's always had psychological issues and has been a hothead...so I don't think you can blame the sport.

Now with Aikman...yeah, he'll be messed up, but that's because he played longer than he should've with his injuries.

Did he lead with his head a lot on hits, moreso than other players?

Didn't George Foreman name every one of his sons "George?" He also says "sammich" a lot...so maybe all those punches had more of an effect than people think.

[riggoraider]

Originally Posted by AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace

Didn't George Foreman name every one of his sons "George?" He also says "sammich" a lot...so maybe all those punches had more of an effect than people think.

You may be able to thank God that your diction is better than Georges' but I am sure that he has MILLIONS of reasons to be thankful himself.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace

Didn't George Foreman name every one of his sons "George?" He also says "sammich" a lot...so maybe all those punches had more of an effect than people think.

But he's still aware enough to tell all of his Georges apart. At least I hope so.