Comments on: Jim McMahon suffering from memory loss

By: sonnymooks

sonnymooks — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:04:21 +0000

I’m shocked he even knows his own name.

By: nicehandtick

nicehandtick — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 03:22:38 +0000

I’ve lost 50 IQ points listening to the NFL denialists talk about aging and the study of dementia. Believe it or not, there have been more studies of this back to high school and college, and they found that a normal hits in practice, are like being in a car crash at 30 mph!

Damage occurs to the head with normal contact!
Football as a sport will change dramatically more as these studies will show how this violence causes horrofic damage to the players. And yes they study non-football players for brain damage to compare….

By: Deb

Deb — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:27:25 +0000

@Tinbender, -slap-, and jmac1013 …
jmac1013 is right about making sure the data is there. You’d be shocked at the number of court cases that have been decided based on anecdotal evidence when the dots couldn’t actually be connected. I believe in post-concussion syndrome and I’m not an apologist for anything, but medical science requires DATA. They may have it, Tinbender, but it wouldn’t be the first time I’ve seen stats in Time that couldn’t be backed up with legitimate research.
As for the symptom McMahon describes … it’s not unusual for people to walk into a room and forget why they are there. I imagine it’s happened to everyone on PFT at least once. That can be a product of aging, stress, hormonal surges (as with pregnancy) or even hyper-intellect (smart people with too much on their mind).
Scientists have a term called “automaticity” that refers to engaging in common behavior–like driving to work–and zoning out for a bit then suddenly realizing you’ve driven several miles without knowing it. Before McMahon panics that he’s suffering from dementia, he needs to have some scans and to show much more significant symptoms.

By: BenV

BenV — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:50:51 +0000

Suffering from memory loss. Some days he wakes up and thinks he is Refrigerator Perry.

By: truegrinder80

truegrinder80 — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:36:53 +0000

At least it’s your memory and not the OLD JOYSTICK JIMMY! Love Jim McMahon!

By: Duan

Duan — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:32:23 +0000

The Punky QB know as McMahon! lol!!
That was my boy – he took marketing to a whole new level, he was prime-time way before prime time!

By: FinFan6886

FinFan6886 — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:31:17 +0000

Looking at his history, he likely has something going on in his life that he doesn’t want to get blamed for. This guy had some questionable injuries that only seemed to occur when the Bears were losing big. He has always been a douche but if he is suffering due to his playing days I feel sorry for him.

By: if yer not first...

if yer not first... — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:11:12 +0000

Not to be too cynical but it’s called age Jim. I’m almost 50 and do that kind of stuff and haven’t played football since high school. I forget why I walked into rooms, I have a hell of a time remembering actors and musicians names anymore.

By: treeman

treeman — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:08:02 +0000

The posts on this thread confirm some things I learned sitting in the stands at my first NFL game, age 10. Football is a great game, the athletes are phenomenal, and half the fans are total a**holes.

By: 70 Chip

70 Chip — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:39:28 +0000

I remember when i was a…no I don’t remember.

By: RomeoWang

RomeoWang — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:30:19 +0000

True story. I played golf with Jim McMahon in a charity pro am golf tournament a year or two ago, and no joke, he drank 22 beers over the course of the 5-6 hour round. (We counted because we were impressed).
Just a hunch, that might not help memory problems.

By: CHIEF ZEE

CHIEF ZEE — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:27:20 +0000

Cocaine is a hell of a drug.

By: beckham

beckham — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:22:44 +0000

I always know why I walked into the room, but sometimes it’s the wrong room. Wife hates it when I put uncooked food in the clothes dryer or urinate on the television.

By: KingJoe!

KingJoe! — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:09:13 +0000

Oh please, this concussion BS in teh NFL is getting out of hand. Hey Jimmy, maybe you are just getting old.
I am about the same age, and I can assure you that I forget why i walk into rooms all the time. I forget what I was talking about and I forget peoples names. Part of it is age part of it is apathy. Sounds to me like you are whining simply because you need the attention and maybe some of the NFL cash.
If you don’t like what I am saying, I dont care, because you will probably forget what I said in ten minutes.

By: GeeBee

GeeBee — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:07:29 +0000

@GBfanForever: It wasn’t Tim Martin who bodyslammed McMahon, it was Charles Martin. You’re thinking of Tim Harris.
And he didn’t slam him on his head, he slammed him on his shoulder, blowing up his rotator cuff.
One thing you did get right is, yes, it was oddly gratifying.

By: Stihler fan

Stihler fan — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:06:32 +0000

Now its only stooler turds who don’t give a damn!
What are “stooler turds”, exactly?

By: Clevelander

Clevelander — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:03:15 +0000

He also played for the Browns. Or at least was signed by them, even if he didn’t play in a game.

By: Stihler fan

Stihler fan — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:03:13 +0000

Walking into rooms and forgeting why I went in has happened to me for decades. I don’t think it is much worse today, at age 47, than it was a quarter century ago.
There are numerous legal occupations that have more associated risks than football and most don’t get compensated nearly as well

By: FaulkAnA

FaulkAnA — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:03:01 +0000

No wonder that giant check from Publisher’s Clearing House hasn’t been delivered to my door yet…
I’ve been dressed in a pink towel for three years.

By: 20PTBUCK

20PTBUCK — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:58:49 +0000

Dear Michael ah er MIkey?
I’ve had memory loss for a long time!
Hell I even forgot I won a Superbowl with the Packers because I wore a Bears Jersey to the Whitehouse ceremony.
I guess Karma drinking and drugs can be a bitch
Who am I writing to again?
Mumble mumble drool If I’m good on Sunday’s I get Milk
My 3 favorite cities are Belgium Belgium and Kansas city
Jimmy

By: Florida727

Florida727 — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:55:37 +0000

funny (at least I think it is) story about McMahon…
a friend of mine was at a party for McMahon when his book came out. my friend is in a group of guys, including McMahon, just talking, nothing specific, just general BS. some girl approaches him, interrupting time with the guys obviously, and gives some sob-story about just turning 30, was hoping Jim would autograph her copy of his book. totally lame way to scam a signature.
McMahon’s response? direct quote: “sign it yourself. who’s going to know?”
he’s a classic…

By: Wallacej

Wallacej — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:55:07 +0000

What exactly does the “punky qb” have to remember? Look at your SB ring and say thank you to Sweetness and a sick defense.

By: spyboots

spyboots — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:48:23 +0000

Memory loss is a part of aging: Forgetting why you entered a room, forgetting the name of a grandchild, forgetting where you parked the car, etc. Happens to almost everyone regardless of profession.

By: AFCroxNFCsox

AFCroxNFCsox — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:47:53 +0000

Who’s Jim McMahon again?

By: JoeFlaccosUniBrow

JoeFlaccosUniBrow — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:47:37 +0000

B.S.!
I do the same thing and I never played a down in the NFL. It’s called getting old!

By: olskool711

olskool711 — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:44:02 +0000

>
Now its only stooler turds who don’t give a damn!

By: petro

petro — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:43:01 +0000

51 Is relatively young and unless there’s a medical reason or in his case, physical condition fromo football, your average 51 year old shouldn’t suffer from memory loss yet. Male life expectancy has risen so much and again, 51 isn’t that old.

By: Supersuckers2

Supersuckers2 — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:39:14 +0000

willmose says:
November 10, 2010 8:51 AM
The saddest thing is that while NFL is taking concussions seriously, college football is not. Players regularly get hit in the head (no suspension or fines to the school) and play later in the game (really sick) or next week without any test. Question: Do all college football players get base brain scans before the season starts? Of course, not, way too much money for schools that make millions off of nearly free labor. If a he doesn’t perform, yank his scholarship. Try to study after a concussion
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Concussions do happen in college football. BUT…the level of play is the difference. pro players are faster, stronger and hit with much more force then college players. Therefore it isnt as much of an issue as it is in the pros.

By: ravenfan820

ravenfan820 — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:39:10 +0000

remembering McMahon from his playing days, I am not so sure football has anything to do with his memory loss…

By: NinerDynasty

NinerDynasty — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:38:00 +0000

did he also mentioned all the drugs and drinking he did when he was younger? newsflash.. i never played pro football and i can’t even remember 20 years ago from my life.. that’s just life buddy! and a lot of pot lol