Today's Washington Post discusses a case report published yesterday in JAMA Neurology, the Journal of the American Medicine Association
It's the story of Michael Keck, of Harrisonville, Missouri, a 2007 Rivals 100 recruit offered by K-State and others, who ultimately committed to and played at Missouri
Its a cautionary tale full of personal courage
Know this topic has been discussed somewhat on this board
With some 10 years of accumulating research about CTE, and as much as the sport is loved, again makes one wonder about it's future
It's the story of Michael Keck, of Harrisonville, Missouri, a 2007 Rivals 100 recruit offered by K-State and others, who ultimately committed to and played at Missouri
Sixteen years on the gridiron took their toll on Michael Keck’s brain. The former high school and college football player suffered countless blows to the head. More than 10 led to concussions. At least one rendered him unconscious.In a game as violent as football, none of that would have been notable if it weren’t for what came next. Keck died in 2013 of a heart attack when he was just 25. His wife, Cassandra, recalls one of his last requests: “When I die, make sure you donate my brain to Boston University.”
Its a cautionary tale full of personal courage
Know this topic has been discussed somewhat on this board
With some 10 years of accumulating research about CTE, and as much as the sport is loved, again makes one wonder about it's future
