cereal_killer
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There is conflicting information on this. Some are saying that this is what caused Chris Benoit to flip out (killed family and himself) They have studied repeated concussions and they permanently change brain chemistry. Theres some other cases of ex players exhibiting crazy behavior as they got older.http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/03/sports/football/03duerson.html?_r=1
The diagnosis adds a new and perhaps pivotal chapter to football’s still-unfolding narrative surrounding concussions. Duerson shot himself Feb. 17 in the chest rather than the head, presumably so that his brain could be examined by Boston University’s Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy, which announced its diagnosis.
So? Multiple concussions have lasting effects on the brain, but I really doubt that was what made him pull the trigger.
Usually, it has more to do about being on the highs as a famous athlete, and not being able to cope with the lows in real life after the fame is gone, TM.
This is not a bash on Junior Seau, it is a reality about fame.