Football’s dangers, illustrated by one young man’s brain – CNN

Source: www.5dtv.net --- Monday, January 11, 2016
K eck began playing Football at 6. In his 16 years of playing, he had more than 10 concussions, the first when he was 8. Not once did he go to the hospital for treatment. The star high school player was also a good student. He had a 3.8 GPA and was offered Football scholarships to Alabama, Michigan and Southern California, according to the Kansas City Star . He spent his freshman year at the University of Missouri and then transferred to Missouri State. During his freshman year at University of Missouri, he suffered a concussion on the field. He lost consciousness, suffered headaches, neck pain, insomnia and anxiety. He couldn’t remember things or concentrate. Keck was allowed to return to play a few days afterward but the symptoms persisted. He eventually saw a neurologist, who prescribed him a muscle relaxant and anti-seizure medication, but they did little and the symptoms continued. By the beginning of his junior season at Missouri State, he stopped playing Football because the symptoms were so strong. Keck was also suffering at school, the once star student now had a 1.9 GPA, and he eventually dropped out of school, 12 credits shy of graduating with his bachelor’s degree. His wife, Cassandra Keck , told CNN affiliate KCTV , “he had great opportunities, and he had to turn these opportunities down because of something that was taking over his brain.” He became increasingly depressed and suicidal. He couldn’t keep a job and sta ...

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