Comments on: Goodell says iPads could be used to help diagnose concussions

By: davereckon

davereckon — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:43:57 +0000

It should be very simple, and the technology is already here. Imbed a shockwatch sticker/tube into the outside of the helmet. Make it easily replaced. When a collision happens to set off the shockwatch, the player is taken in for a mandatory evaluation. If they check out ok, replace the sensor and back in the game you go.

The refs could visually see the triggered sensor by walking around the huddle.

By: packhawk04

packhawk04 — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:13:19 +0000

All of this depends on players willing to come out of the game, which wont happen. Why come out of the game when the nfl is doing everything it can for your safety? Because when your 50 and broke, just sue.

By: drexelvol

drexelvol — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:26:12 +0000

Except the replay videos are in Adobe Flash format and can’t be played on an iPad! Oh noes!

Put your big boy pants on and get an Android tablet.

By: realitypolice

realitypolice — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:58:35 +0000

How about suspending players who go back on the field without being checked out who are diagnosed after the game with a concussion? That might encourage them to get checked out.

I realize that probably isn’t practical, but my point is this: The only way this problem gets solved is if the responsibility is placed on the players. It is too easy to hide the effects of concussion from coaches and team personnel. Players have to step up and be held accountable for their own health.

Period.

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:38:37 +0000

rodgers419 says: Jun 11, 2012 10:29 AM

Ipads are for hipsters and have little practical value other than as a status symbol. Same price gets you a more tech advanced laptop that actually comes with a keyboard and mouse.
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I have to disagree. We all have Macbooks, but the iPad has taken the place of the family desktop computer.

It sits on the kitchen island, if someone needs some quick info, it’s there.

You can have that windows crap.

By: nflovercollegefb

nflovercollegefb — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:18:27 +0000

rodgers419 says:
Jun 11, 2012 10:29 AM
Ipads are for hipsters and have little practical value other than as a status symbol. Same price gets you a more tech advanced laptop that actually comes with a keyboard and mouse
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Yes but that would be a Windows based laptop, which for all intents and purposes is garbage!

By: Grulks

Grulks — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:45:09 +0000

Except, didn’t you ban teams/players/coaches from using them ~30 minutes prior to the game, along with cell phones, as part of your “no twitter” law?

By: mviglianco

mviglianco — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:07:30 +0000

Ipads? How about a doctor?

By: r0b1b0y

r0b1b0y — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:49:44 +0000

This Commish has jumped the shark

By: rodgers419

rodgers419 — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:29:08 +0000

Ipads are for hipsters and have little practical value other than as a status symbol. Same price gets you a more tech advanced laptop that actually comes with a keyboard and mouse.

By: hystoracle

hystoracle — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:19:12 +0000

The challenge is going to be getting the NFLPA to allow the NFL to embed those USB 2.0 ports into the players’ heads.

I’m having visions of Ivan Drago’s training sessions.

By: johanneschimpo

johanneschimpo — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:48:05 +0000

Damn, should have read the comments before posting.

By: johanneschimpo

johanneschimpo — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:47:12 +0000

If you can play Angry Birds, you’re good to go back on the field.

By: phillytailgater

phillytailgater — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:46:06 +0000

Also could be used for coaches that can’t read their 2 point conversion chart due to smudging.Right Rich Kotite?

By: nebster21

nebster21 — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:33:16 +0000

I wonder how much Apple is paying Goodell to say that?

By: moth25

moth25 — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:29:39 +0000

Wait, can the NFL require the use of Pads without the union’s approval?

By: jackblackshairyback

jackblackshairyback — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:29:06 +0000

That’s one heck of an app.

You think maybe Goodell owns a few shares of AAPL?

By: easyeddie

easyeddie — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:25:42 +0000

“The NFL has been forced to use spotters because players don’t self-report. Because they know if they self-report they won’t be allowed to play.”

They won’t self-report, but they will sue the league years down the road for its “negligence.”

By: dccowboy

dccowboy — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:14:50 +0000

Doesn’t the ‘tendency’ of players to not self-report, and, in fact, hide that they may have a concussion provide the NFL with a possible defense against the lawsuit? Not that I think the lawsuit(s) are going to be successful anyway. Without a ‘smoking gun’ memo (ala the Tobacco case) that outright says the NFL knew about the long term effects and was going to ‘hide’ that information, I don’t think that the players can prove the intent to deceive.

By: artvan15

artvan15 — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:14:32 +0000

So could the IPod!!!

By: redwinglion

redwinglion — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:07:45 +0000

“Can you beat this level in Angry Birds? Yes? Alright, you’re good enough to get back in the game.” — NFL doctor

By: specialteamsposter

specialteamsposter — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:06:10 +0000

Yes, an iPad! Brilliant! That’ll solve everything! And this is why Godell makes the big bucks.

By: bigperm33

bigperm33 — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:01:55 +0000

Now in writing his article today, I wonder if King just got paid by SI, or did he also receive some type of payment from the NFL – if not he should. NFL PR couldnt have written a better puff piece about how this commissioner is so caring and just wants players to be safe. Of course, if Goodell says one word about player safety and there isnt a question, “well, then how come you still want 18 games?”, you simply aren’t doing your job. Goodell is a hypocrite, plain and simple, and most who cover him seem to be either too blind to care, or ok with it.

By: spellingcopfather

spellingcopfather — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:01:01 +0000

More sales for the IPad, like they needed it!!!

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:58:19 +0000

The iPad does everything but make you breakfast.

Just wait.