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littlemissmartypants

(26,395 posts)
22. We only get one brain and it runs everything.
Fri Sep 13, 2024, 06:23 PM
Sep 2024

It's not like transplants are a thing here.

Tua is his own worst nightmare. I'm totally convinced that his risky plays are a result of the brain damage he's already sustained causing him to keep damaging his brain repeatedly.

That is until someone who has sway, sense and some compassion pulls him out. Or he suffers a catastrophic acute injury which is very likely, imo.

Here's my reply to tishaLA...

13. If one has brain damage as is documented by his previous injuries, it's highly likely that there has been damage to the prefrontal cortex. This is very problematic because that area, in part, is responsible for executive function, which means that the ability to make reasonable decisions is going to be impaired.

He may literally be unable to make decisions in his own best interest because of his repeated injuries to his brain.

I'm wondering who's looking out for him in this regard. He probably needs some help.

It makes me sad to think about the possibility he is being manipulated to his detriment. Which could very well be the case.


https://www.verywellhealth.com/prefrontal-cortex-5220699

The prefrontal cortex is involved in executive functions like controlling behavior, regulating emotions, planning, decision-making, problem-solving, and balancing short-term rewards with long-term goals.
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Hope he is okay kansasobama Sep 2024 #1
It IS a concussion... the guy needs to learn to slide!! InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2024 #2
Heard About That, Today ProfessorGAC Sep 2024 #20
Well said!! InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2024 #25
That's not a bell ringing, that's a concussion with a fencing response. RockRaven Sep 2024 #3
Where I come from True Dough Sep 2024 #5
Okay. Where I come from that term carries/d with it a euphemistic/minimizing implication RockRaven Sep 2024 #8
They just said he has a concussion calguy Sep 2024 #4
Hope it is a minor one kansasobama Sep 2024 #6
Yikes. Here's the full play... Princess Turandot Sep 2024 #7
200 pound safety who is all muscle exboyfil Sep 2024 #11
He's had way too many brain injuries tishaLA Sep 2024 #9
If one has brain damage as is documented by his previous injuries, littlemissmartypants Sep 2024 #13
Didn't the NFL establish a limit on number of lifetime concussions? yonder Sep 2024 #10
I had not heard that True Dough Sep 2024 #16
Yes, thank you. I snooped around a little too with no luck. yonder Sep 2024 #18
We need a better solution for concussions True Dough Sep 2024 #19
It's a real shame MorbidButterflyTat Sep 2024 #12
With a damaged brain, littlemissmartypants Sep 2024 #14
Thanks, LMSP True Dough Sep 2024 #17
We only get one brain and it runs everything. littlemissmartypants Sep 2024 #22
He has $167M in injury guarantees exboyfil Sep 2024 #15
A Bit Ironic, Too ProfessorGAC Sep 2024 #21
Hamlin does seem like a good guy True Dough Sep 2024 #23
The list of people calling for Tua's retirement True Dough Sep 2024 #24
As someone with concussion issues. He needs to retire JT45242 Sep 2024 #26
If the NFL really cared they would MomInTheCrowd Sep 2024 #27
They will honor guaranteed part of contract and honor the retirement JT45242 Sep 2024 #28
Good point MomInTheCrowd Sep 2024 #29
As could be expected True Dough Sep 2024 #30
Mike McDaniel says he expects Tua to play again this season True Dough Oct 2024 #31
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