?Concussion Discussion:
Stream is 10:30 AM ET today!
Link to watch: https://t.co/ZSsGm7v1or https://t.co/XjFosvhI0I— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 8, 2017
Attention former NFL players: IMPORTANT NEWS#NFL concussion hearing Wednesday to be aired live online https://t.co/Fzp5B5M3Kv
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 8, 2017
Whether you’re experiencing symptoms now or not register. If you don’t you’ll lose eligibility should things change.https://t.co/bOJhINZWiL https://t.co/Y378U7e1Cg
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 7, 2017
Today is the first day to register for the concussion settlement. You have until Aug 7, 2017 to register for current or future payments.
— Benefits Huddle (@BenefitsHuddle) February 6, 2017
I had a feeling this would happen…
(I knew this was coming)
Financial adv firm accused of scamming NFL concussion settlement
players https://t.co/HBdzmtpm20 via @usatoday— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 7, 2017
Scientist: NHL’s demand would harm all ongoing CTE research, @rwesthead w/ more: https://t.co/5HRRLlJQ5a pic.twitter.com/JemZL7DWLJ
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) February 7, 2017
The NFL may become extinct if we don’t pay attention to youth football https://t.co/iXusVvvuT4
— Debra Pyka (@DebbiePyka) February 7, 2017
Do subconcussive hits have the same effect on the brain as clinical concussions? https://t.co/glY1ZdGbuJ via @phillyhealthsci
— NFLCSFacts (@NFLObjectors) February 7, 2017
“I worry about, I’m scared about the time if I actually get to that point where these guys [who have committed suicide] have snapped.”
Frank Wycheck believes he has CTE, can see the effects of concussions in his daily life https://t.co/JG3Hwkt138
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 7, 2017
Ex-NFL TE Frank Wycheck says he has CTE, suffered 25 concussions and 297,000 collisions: https://t.co/s19OT68a5r
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) February 7, 2017
Wycheck says he’d have preferred if commissioner Paul Tagliabue and his medical advisor, Elliot Pellman, “didn’t lie.” Perhaps it would be more appropriate to elect Tagliabue to the “Hall of Shame.”
Some say Paul Tagliabue missed the Hall of Fame by one vote; some say the margin was more than that https://t.co/D9LOJzk8Ej
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 7, 2017
?Painkiller Pandemonium:
My latest:
Judge’s Order Keeps NFL Painkiller Lawsuit Alive https://t.co/ChPeKyWwiu— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 7, 2017
This is often the result of NFL painkiller abuse and/or concussions.
Difficult for ex-NFL players to receive disability except lowest levels https://t.co/DK5F4vgQFM— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 7, 2017
Neurocognitive disability benefits can be denied if impairment is determined to be attributed to psychiatric disorder or substance abuse.
— Benefits Huddle (@BenefitsHuddle) February 7, 2017
✊?Player Rights, Safety, & Benefits:
Technically I think this ought to fall in the “Crime Blotter” category
Gov @BruceRauner‘s logic: If we change the law, then my friends @ChicagoBears won’t have to pay #workerscomp benefits to their players. pic.twitter.com/vphB5LTtVH
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) February 7, 2017
Bears owner & @GovRauner try to strip away #workerscomp from all @ChicagoBears players. Here’s how we’ll fight back: https://t.co/Bnlhew6pJg pic.twitter.com/XgPqSAo4Nd
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) February 3, 2017
#1) Injuries can manifest themselves much later.
#2) Sports other than NFL more commonly have >35-yo athletes.#sportslaw https://t.co/qrhpAgL1Em— Michael B. Engle (@EngleLaw29) February 4, 2017
This proposed state law sounds dangerous. How would it impact Cubs/WSox/Bulls/Blackhawks, if passed? #sportslawhttps://t.co/pml8pnkjuY
— Michael B. Engle (@EngleLaw29) February 4, 2017
Repeal of Affordable Healthcare Act / Obamacare will greatly affect athletes as well as the general population.
Doctors are speaking out against Trump https://t.co/ZzVE2H67H3 pic.twitter.com/20Oo9IJF6j
— Scientific American (@sciam) February 7, 2017
NFLPA Head to Trump: Come See How ‘Soft’ Game Is – Athletic Business https://t.co/Nxqzw8nXkJ
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 7, 2017
NFL Players Union Vowing to Support Muslims After Ban – World Religion News https://t.co/V2VCnTZUWu
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 7, 2017
NFL Legends Community- Assisted by Retired Players Associationhttps://t.co/0a8hKQZTmd
via @DwashntonJr— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 7, 2017
?Crime Blotter:
Hunt for Tom Brady’s jersey continues – Texas Rangers called to assist investigation https://t.co/c7BfNIexm8 via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 7, 2017
#Patriots can’t find another piece of memorabilia: James White lost game-winning football https://t.co/zBNu8MuOW7 via @shalisemyoung
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 8, 2017
New Jersey coach suspended after investigation finds he was sheltering six foreign players https://t.co/7wBc2AP8zN
— USA TODAY HSS (@USATODAYhss) February 7, 2017
Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo reaches out to boy who was attacked at school https://t.co/g4sNcT1oqS via @usatoday
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 7, 2017
#Prostitution sting just a Class B misdemeanor carrying up to 180 days in jail + $2,000 fine. But really?? #Baylor https://t.co/HoYP3kSZQt
— Adrienne Lawrence (@AdrienneESPN) February 7, 2017
Jets LB Darron Lee claims he was attacked in Columbus, Ohio https://t.co/sDFAhkja6L
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 7, 2017
⚖Litigation Lane:
Brian Urlacher wants Florida hair clinic toupee him for using his image https://t.co/8KbUkkE0M2
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 7, 2017
?NFL Sidelines:
.@AndrewBrandt shares thoughts about the “guarded, unrevealing and on-script.” “Corporate Commissioner.” https://t.co/RmQnwMFFS0 via @SInow
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 7, 2017
Justice delayed, but not denied for Tom Brady: @BobMcGovernJr shows how “the script flipped.” https://t.co/RJQiKHAsPN
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 7, 2017
Tom Brady’s parade float featured a “Roger that” shirt with his fifth Super Bowl ring on the middle finger https://t.co/rUEsqeK1j2
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 7, 2017
My last #Deflategate take (probably)
A Mother, a Son, and a Telephone https://t.co/8HtZsyvJR4— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 7, 2017
Super Bowl audience was the lowest since 2013 https://t.co/2MePdUHXHC via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 7, 2017
Devin McCourty won’t be going to the White House either https://t.co/OyZcYC3b39
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 7, 2017
On the @PlayersTribune, @MalcolmJenkins shares the biggest takeaways from his trip to Capitol Hill. #WordsOfWisdom https://t.co/mCaZjh5PLH
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 7, 2017
Finally reinstated
Aldon Smith: I’m back and nobody can stop me https://t.co/c1Q4hyr99U
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 7, 2017
?NHL Slap Shots:
Report: NHL will ask players to review ice conditions this month https://t.co/prKAR0cZW4
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) February 8, 2017
Follow @rwesthead for comprehensive coverage of this hearing. https://t.co/LAgvuh5ogY
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 7, 2017
I expect that he’ll have a story out shortly, but in the meantine, lots of info on his Twitter timeline.
CHL president David Branch, along with several former WHL players suing the league for min. wage, watching proceedings from the gallery.
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) February 7, 2017
Worries over Canadian junior national team member being caught up in Trump’s travel ban. Via @DavidEbner https://t.co/IzevVXqLyS
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) February 7, 2017
?NCAA Notebook:
Title IX:
@dhellingsports wrote about what to expect in higher education now. #devos https://t.co/urw677LI5c via @Sports and Politics
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 7, 2017
Betsy DeVos Confirmed as Education Secretary; Pence Breaks Tie https://t.co/fde95Jsogq
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 7, 2017
Perhaps they should be immune to federal funding as well, then. https://t.co/YqeDIJZk8b
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 7, 2017
AGs from 6 states join Univ of Arkansas claiming that the school should be immune from Title IX lawsuit damages https://t.co/eUNXd83eun pic.twitter.com/314KIFFHUy
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) February 7, 2017
Shessh this program needs a break. I wonder…what level of misconduct must occur for NCAA to evoke the death penalty on a program? https://t.co/9WU39iribO
— Nneka Enemkpali (@NnekaEnemkpali) February 7, 2017
Unfortunately, NCAA – like all other institutions and businesses – need financial incentive to knock #Baylor. Lives harmed isn’t enough smh https://t.co/tXErXUG9mj
— Adrienne Lawrence (@AdrienneESPN) February 7, 2017
?Scoop on Sports Betting:
Impressive deep dive by @TheLegalBlitz on how Gorsuch will impact sports issues-@WALLACHLEGAL & @MarcEdelman commenthttps://t.co/bCp18GSX2C
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 7, 2017
