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Old May 2, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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Junior Seau....RIP

I'll start it off. Great American who worked the American fundamentals/dream

Police: Junior Seau found dead at California home - WTOP.com

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Old May 2, 2012 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Copedawg
I'll start it off. Great American who worked the American fundamentals/dream

Police: Junior Seau found dead at California home - WTOP.com

Rest In Peace and thank you for participating.
Wow that is crazy! something in this story sounds fishy thow....
 
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Old May 2, 2012 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Copedawg
I'll start it off. Great American who worked the American fundamentals/dream

Police: Junior Seau found dead at California home - WTOP.com

Rest In Peace and thank you for participating.

I guess money doesn't always buy you happiness......
 
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Old May 2, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Kruse
I guess money doesn't always buy you happiness......
LOL, you said "piness"! Sorry, Family guy is protruding through my warped mind....sorry...way off topic.
I guess my point that I am trying to point out is....The "American way" is there for the taking/proceeding. Sorry for the ending but the story is a good one....with the drive and sacrifice, you can make ands leave a point or
 
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Old May 3, 2012 | 12:16 AM
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What a shame. I didn't see him play a lot, but I always kind of liked the guy.

He had some real enthusiasm and always seemed happy. Must have had some darks spots in there somewhere. Too bad...

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Old May 3, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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It's a sad day in the NFL. Junior was a great player, exciting to watch and one of the toughest SOBs in the league. I wish he had gotten help instead of committing suicide.
 
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Old May 3, 2012 | 10:13 AM
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I wonder if it's related to repeated concussions.......The effects of which the NFL (and other sporting agencies) are finally paying attention. Didn't an NFL player commit suicide not too long ago? Also shot himself in the chest and left permission for his brain to be used for medical research?

He did seem to have it all.....And was young.
 
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Old May 3, 2012 | 10:18 AM
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Dave Duerson is the guy you're thinking of, Steve:

Dave Duerson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 
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Thanks, Steve.

They're also linking trauma and concussions to development of neuro-disorders like Parkinson's and ALS. In sports AND in the military.

Sad situation.
 
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Old May 5, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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Perhaps its most telling about Junior that he was NOT tabloid fodder, constantly having his antics splayed all over the news media---not that I ever heard anyway!

Despite the suicide issue his attempts to help others by his departure has to be considered very very unselfish. I don't know I'd be that brave if facing his issues.

RIP Junior and peace too to the ones who he left behind
 
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Old May 8, 2012 | 03:31 AM
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A great player, that's for sure.
The Charger's seemed to have too many of its former players die within a relatively short span.
 
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I grew to appreciate all that Junior Seau was when he played 4 seasons for the Patriots. He was an inspiraton to his teammates as well as a great player. It appears as if concussions may have played a part in his demise. The NFL needs to do something about this topic...and...quickly.
 
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