Why “CTE” is being discussed
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Show me statistics that correlate wrestling with CTE and we can talk.
by stouset · Nov 4, 2026
> Soccer is not like football True, but soccer is also susceptible to CTE. It is becoming increasingly apparent that soccer, particularly headers and on field collisions, also y…
by bmitc · Nov 4, 2026
*millions And yet, when I watch videos of these guys at 50 barely able to speak, it makes me sad, so I support changes that reduce the likelihood of CTE without sacrificing the…
by kylecazar · Nov 3, 2026
I'd guess that CTE rates for football kickers are lower than for professional soccer players, as the rules forbid tackling or even running into them. A soccer player who becomes…
by ggreer · Nov 3, 2026
Yes hockey has CTE’s but it’s at a lower rate than with US football. Nobody is saying it’s super safe or doesn’t have CTE cases.
by Forgeties79 · Nov 3, 2026
This is no surprise, it's been known for over a decade since that movie Concussion (2015) with Will Smith came out. What is a surprise is that football is still celebrated as a…
by toephu2 · Nov 3, 2026
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