Comments on: Report: Polamalu will play despite more “concussion-like” symptoms http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:30:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Deb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1415046 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:10:05 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1415046 Again, the Steelers led the league in pushing for tougher concussion standards and were one of the first teams to have a neurologist on the field–long before the league even talked of concussion standards. Since they took these actions on their own without any prodding from Goodell, I doubt they’re ignoring their own standards when it comes to their own players.

]]> By: toegoat http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1414553 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:55:33 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1414553 mike Webster played from 74-88 with the steelers, not saying those were midevil times or anything but I’m quite sure medical treatment has evolved immensely since then. btw Webster isn’t the only player in NFL history that died early from football related injuries.

]]> By: toegoat http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1414513 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:46:08 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1414513 A.J. Green did not torch polamalu it was a jump ball in the back of the end zone n even tho Polly was there it was Ryan Clarks assignment.
Even tho the bungals are showing real promise for the future remember that mike brown runs the show in cicncy.

]]> By: numberonesteelerhater http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1414388 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:20:16 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1414388 He is getting old, fat, and alot slower than he used to be. As a Bengal fan, I hope he does play this Sunday. Steeler fans will use his absence as an excuse if the Bengals win. Besides, A.J. Green torched him for a long touchdown in the last game, an obvious mismatch. I hope he is playing this Sunday so we can see another exhibition of his aging skills against a much younger team. Oh wait, if he does get showed up, steeler fans will say that he was playing with a concussion. The Steeler organization will always have an excuse for losing or find a dirty way to win.

]]> By: theroc5156 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1414378 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:18:02 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1414378 Perhaps this will teach him to finally wrap up and tackle instead of leading with his head going for the big hit.

That being said, I didn’t think it looked bad enough to warrant him being out another game.

]]> By: quittsburghstoolers http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1414310 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:50:43 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1414310 If you listen close, you can almost hear
Mike Webster spinning in his grave.

It’s obvious to everyone outside Pennsylvania
that this team doesn’t give a damn what happens
to their players after they are done playing ball…

]]> By: tv426 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1414255 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:25:06 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1414255 Funny how the Stillers are the only NFL team that hasn’t reported a concussion since the new concussion rules were implemented. All of their head injuries are glossed over by the team and team “doctors” so that they can avoid having them take, and pass, the concussion tests that could keep the players out of multiple games.

That says that they find winning a game much more important than the brain health of their players. That is just wrong!

]]> By: sojumaster http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1414221 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:11:48 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1414221 jkhart says:Nov 28, 2011 7:37 PM

I’ve never seen such a crusade against how a team categorizes an injury.

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I know. It is amazing considering there is NO requirement to report an injury until Wednesday. New England Patroits are famous for mulipulating the injury reports, like reporting a player is doubtful on Saturday and that player is at 100% Sunday. NFL Teams are always hedging the Injury Report and no one cares.

In this case, it is the Pittsburgh Steelers, there is just so much blind hate, they can not do any right according to some people.

]]> By: sojumaster http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1414183 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:59:48 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1414183 How are the Steelers breaking the rules?

They sat down Troy for the game after the injury. There is NOTHING in the rules that state you HAVE to state a player had a concussion while the game is still in action or even after the game.

Teams are not required to report injuries until Wednesday when teams release their initial injury report. There is NO requirement for a team to give an immediate report on ANY injury.

This season the Steelers HAVE sat down every player that showed signs of a concussion and waited till the following days to make the offical announcement. The Steelers have been very responsible in the area of concussions.

]]> By: steelers1981 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1414120 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:39:47 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1414120 Polamalu is smart and by no means does he “live to play football”. He gets paid a lot of money. But as a Steeler fan I have say that I believe the Steelers can beat Cincinnati without Troy so I wish they would sit him for another week or two so he can be ready for their annual push for Super Bowl glory

]]> By: toegoat http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1414026 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:03:50 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1414026 Can someone please tell me what rules the steelers are breaking regarding TP?

]]> By: tv426 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1414014 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:48:11 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1414014 The Stillers are the new version of the 70s Raidahs.
Similarities such as:
1. Unlawful and unlikeable people on the team (Rapelisburger, “Bush caused 911″ Mendenhall, “One More Drink” Ward, “I Can Only Hit Illegally” Harrison, “I Have No Brain” Clark…),
2. Skirting and/or ignoring NFL Rules – cellphone use on the sideline, illegal hits (spearing with the top of the head), concussion rules, etc.,
3. Whenever the NFL comes down on their skirting/ignoring the established rules, they claim a conspiracy against them.
4. A team that all but die hard fans despise.

They should be renamed the Pittsburgh Raidahs.

]]> By: raiderbob56 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1413987 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:00:45 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1413987 Are these guys kidding me. The Steelers should take care of Troy, even if they and him want to play. Sit him out for a couple of games. I still cant believe that they want to play him after having a concussion this week.

]]> By: sbs9101314304043 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1413983 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:59:29 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1413983 The Steelers did nothing wrong here.
Were all of you at the Steelers Facility yesterday when Troy was examined?
Do you realize that the Steelers training facility was built by UPMC, the medical center in the forefront of concussion research?

Do any of you know what an Impact test is? A player takes a baseline test on the computer at the start of the season. Within 24-48 hours of a head injury, the player takes the test again to see the severity of the head injury. This test is used from Youth Leagues up to the Pro’s. Guess who sponsors the cost of Youth league in PGH? The Steelers.

What should the NFL fine the Steelers for? Following procedures

What did Tomlin lie about? Nothing.

Why is this such a big deal. Because PFT doesn’t like it and they are choosing to make a big deal about it.

Move on to another subject people

]]> By: macbull http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1413979 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:40:49 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1413979 Don’t be angry at a professional football player for wanting to play…

Don’t be angry at a coach for allowing a player to play…

If you want to do something constructive…start asking questions about the quality of today’s football helmets.

It is time for the NFL to mandate added padding on the outside of the rock hard plastic shell.

I encourage others to take a look for solutions, such as the Pro Cap.

]]> By: baldingerspinky http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1413976 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:34:01 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1413976 I’m a Dan of TP, dude should think about his health over what the “medical staff” of Pittsburg think. I hope he’s ok and doesn’t play concussed. Hate to see his career end early because of an ignorant medical staff

]]> By: rarson http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1413925 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:03:26 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1413925 @30octavefart

“it is if you’ve sustained a subdural hematoma…”

A subdural hematoma is a serious head injury, aka NOT a normal concussion. So, as I said, MOST concussions aren’t detectable via CT scan.

@johntonioholmes

“I meant to say that the only sure-fire way to know if someone had a concussion would be to do a full-medical examination.”

Well then I guess it’s unfortunate since you didn’t say anything remotely similar to that. Because what you said was completely wrong. As in not even remotely close to being correct. Because you said a CT scan was the ONLY SURE-FIRE WAY of diagnosing a concussion. You can call that poor wording, I just call it talking out your ass.

]]> By: supremeomega http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1413923 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:01:31 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1413923 Hate the Steelers…love Polamalu. He has had his bell rung at least once the last four years it seems. Life is more important than this! I don’t want this guy to have neurological issues after his career is over.

No reason to play if there is even a question.

]]> By: sportsguybayarea http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1413909 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:23:01 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1413909 this is sad to me..and im sure to nfl fans across the nation. multiple concussions are very serious and ultimately can end a players career. i would hate to see troy get out on the field and get another concussion that can possibly end his career. hes in my opinion the best defensive player in the nfl. one of the all time greats. im praying for you troy

]]> By: bmoreballbuster http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1413840 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:33:12 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1413840 Hey Troy, are concussion-like symptoms similar to head-detaching symptoms? (Let’s ask Hines, shall we?)~just saying…

]]> By: lilmidas http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1413704 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:00:48 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1413704 wake up and smell the coffee Steelers. Take a page from the penguins book. Look at how well Sidney Crosby has been since his recovery taking it the “safe” route . Football is way more vicious than hockey. Show that you care about your players well being off the field as well. It would be a shame to watch a future H.O.F’s career cut short to force the issue against the bungles. But IDK they seem to say anything to put their “jersey-sellers” out there. aka roethlisberger and troy.

]]> By: atmedic8daily http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1413683 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:53:11 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1413683 He will regret it when he’s 50

]]> By: whodeydaytonchapter http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1413660 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:44:55 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1413660 Of course Troy says he is OK, dude is a warrior. Of course Tomlin is gonna lie about his condition. He is not concerned about the long term health of his players. He did the same word dance with Ward a couple of weeks ago. These two are not responsible for the obvious negligence, I put the blame on Goodell for not enforcing the new rules.

]]> By: johntonioholmes http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1413659 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:44:12 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1413659 @rarson

It was very poor wording on my part. I meant to say that the only sure-fire way to know if someone had a concussion would be to do a full-medical examination. The only way to do a full medical examination is o have a CT on hand.

I rewrote and deleted part of that first paragraph which is why it says what it does.

To summarize my post: Concussions cause a lot of symptoms–dizziness, loss of memory, nausea, etc…

If Troy was dizzy after the hit, he would have experienced “concussion-like symptoms.” That’s not necessarily a concussion.

I’m going off my experience. When I was 16, I ran full speed into a kid 70 lbs heavier than me, while he was coming the other way in a game of flag football. I banged my head off of his shoulder and was dizzy for a little bit afterward. I had no other signs of a concussion, bu t I was pulled from the game for the same reason Troy was.

Maybe he had everything–dilated pupils, disorientation, slurred speech–I don’t know. And neither does PFT.

]]> By: edgarpoe2 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1413641 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:35:38 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1413641 Concussions are serious business. “Concussion-like” symptoms have shortened the lives of many former NFL players. I like Polamalu, but I worry he will be one of them. For all of you making a mockery of this, shame on you.

]]> By: jeepin08 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1413635 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:32:26 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1413635 The drool mods are running amuck yet again. Deleting everything they don’t agree with. Probably because they got a drool problem themselves. This should be deleted soon.
What a biased site.

TP’s playing life span will be shorter than most safeties simply because he does not know how to tackle correctly. o.k. delete away.

]]> By: stevincinci http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1413538 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:51:07 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1413538 Cedric will be coming at you Sunday. Hold your head up when he hits you, Troy.

]]> By: ajc33635 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1413529 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:47:29 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1413529 The reality is this is all speculation by Rosenthal to drum up debate. What an ass.

]]> By: 3octaveFart http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1413526 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:47:04 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1413526 rarson says: Nov 28, 2011 8:10 PM

@johntonioholmes
“But you guys do realize that a CT scan is the only sure-fire way to determine whether or not someone had a concussion, right?”

I’m not sure where you got this from, since most concussions aren’t even detectable via CT scan.
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it is if you’ve sustained a subdural hematoma…

]]> By: jkhart http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/28/report-polamalu-will-play-despite-another-head-injury/#comment-1413518 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:44:47 +0000 http://nbcprofootballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=169778#comment-1413518 “but one has the potential for much more dire consequences than the other.”

Obviously you’ve never been to western PA in december. When the steelers play poorly, it’s pretty dire.

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