Concussion
Accidental Hits To Blame For Rising Concussions In NHL
The NFL season’s theme seemed to be concussions. The focus looks to be turning toward the NHL’s concussions now. Concussions are on the rise in the NHL and it’s not because of illegal hits to the head.
Rodgers: New Helmet Helped Prevent Concussion
Aaron Rodgers has already suffered two concussion this season. And if it wasn’t for the new helmet he started wearing, that number might have hit three against the Chicago Bears.
Seahawks’ Tatupu Recovering From Concussion, Hasn’t Practiced
The Chicago Bears have been healthy all regular season long, and that health has continued into the playoffs. The Seattle Seahawks, on the other hand, may be without linebacker Lofa Tatupu.
City Passes Tougher Rules On Student Athlete Concussions
Athletes playing for Chicago schools who show signs of a concussion will be prohibited from practicing or playing until they are given the OK by a medical professional, under a new ordinance passed by the City Council on Thursday.
Concussion Crackdown Passes Council Committees
Chicago public and private school student-athletes who exhibit “signs, symptoms or behaviors” tied to concussion would be yanked off the field and barred from returning without written medical clearance, under a crackdown advanced Wednesday.
Ordinance Would Yank Possibly Concussed Students
Two key city council members want schools to pull athletes out of play if they show signs of concussion head injury.
Bernstein: Ailing McMahon Tells The Truth
Amid the joy of last weekend’s 25th-year reunion of the 1985 Bears came some sobering stuff from former quarterback Jim McMahon.
Bernstein: NFL In Conflict With Itself
Rarely is something so immensely popular so uncomfortable. All eyes are on the NFL right now, both here in Chicago and across the country. The television colossus dominates the screens in our homes, on our […]
Dent: ‘That’s What People Come To See’
By Chris Collins– He’s our man Dent ……“That’s what people come to see” was his response when asked about today’s news, the devastating hit rule. The Super Bowl XX MVP was very open about his […]
Brown: ‘We’re Not Going To Be Able To Hit People At All’
By Chris Collins– Former Bears DE and current Saints defender Alex Brown was very outspoken about the latest news-maker in the NFL, the new devastating hit rule. Brown told The Mully and Hanley Show, “we’re […]
Bernstein: Cutler Truth Clouds Bears’ Future
Jay Cutler was asked directly yesterday if he had ever suffered a concussion before the one he sustained against the Giants. His answer? “No.” Cutler is either lying or extremely forgetful, since the Chicago Tribune […]
Joniak: Cutler Should Start Sunday
Barring any complications, I would expect Jay to start against the Seahawks.
Miller Wants Long-Term Suspension For Hjalmarsson
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sabres goalie Ryan Miller is urging the NHL to “wake up” and severely punish Chicago defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson for his blind-side hit that knocked out Buffalo forward Jason Pominville. Miller says […]
Walter’s Perspective: Bears, Be Cautious About Cutler’s Return
Jay Cutler is just 27 years old. He has a long time to live. Help him live it.
Cutler Practices, Signs Point To Playing On Sunday
After being sacked nine times and suffering a concussion Sunday night, Jay Cutler was back at practice Wednesday and could play next week against the Panthers.
Lovie Smith Optimistic About Cutler
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith sounded optimistic that quarterback Jay Cutler will be back soon from his concussion, although he would not say just how severe the injury is. Smith said […]
Notre Dame’s Crist Played With Blurred Vision
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Talk about determined. Notre Dame quarterback Dayne Crist finished off an opening scoring drive against Michigan last week even though he couldn’t see out of his right eye. Crist acknowledged Wednesday […]
Breaking News: Hunter Hillenmeyer placed on IR due to concussion
Update 9/14 at 5:32pm The Chicago Bears have confirmed the fact that Hunter Hillenmeyer was placed on the IR. In a statement released to the press the Bears also confirmed it was the result of […]
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