Did I miss where it was suggested he was suffering from CTE? I haven't read that, only people asking if it was CTE with no basis other than there have been other football players who suffered from CTE and committed suicide.
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WOW: RIP Rashaan Salaam (funeral service on Fri 12-9)
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Did I miss where it was suggested he was suffering from CTE? I haven't read that, only people asking if it was CTE with no basis other than there have been other football players who suffered from CTE and committed suicide.
We will never know. It doesn't appear that that level of autopsy was done. It sounds to me his was more a case of depression that wasn't CTE induced.
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The box was carried to the grave but not buried.
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In one of the pictures, it appeared the lid wasn't nailed down fully and I wondered about that. Do they bury the body in a shroud?
I don't think it was CTE, he had other issues, sorry to say.
I could be wrong, but I believe it is tradition that burials are not done in coffins.
Heisman presentation show coming up in a few minutes, hopefully they will pay tribute to Rashaan. I can't imagine they won't but who knows with ESPN
I read he was removed from the coffin and buried in a white burial shroud.
Such sadness.
I have no idea what led him to this act and to even speculate at this point may not be fair until they release more information.
That said this country has to get a better grip on finding ways to help those in our society with mental health issues, addiction issues, or a combination of both.
People and their families are suffering. The societal cost of not helping these people is huge, the benefits of treatment would offset much of the financial cost not to mention the simple human element.
Fair enough and maybe I'm wrong. I just don't think it was CTE.
I don't "want" this to be about CTE, and if you read my post closely, I specifically said that I wasn't sure if it was any of our business anyway. I was just providing a reason as to why someone might wonder about how someone might have committed the act. If that bothers you, fine.
The link to suicide, football players and CTE is strong and well established, and it seems silly to me to dismiss it out of hand.
The link to suicide, football players and CTE is strong and well established, and it seems silly to me to dismiss it out of hand.
Hmm. I get it on line. Not sure if I can link it. I'll be right back.
Here's the article. I thought it was well done.
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/11/rashaan-salaam-colorado-football-great-wanted-save-lives/
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/11/rashaan-salaam-colorado-football-great-wanted-save-lives/
You're right it isn't our business really. Could it have been CTE? Sure, I just have my doubts, that's all. Not disagreeing with you at the same time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...-cte-his-brother-says/?utm_term=.c54079d1e3a5
We will never know the answer and it is better to focus on treating depression anyway. Look for signs, reach out, help those in need. Be empathetic instead of judging a depressed person that they can just "snap out of it" by changing their lifestyle.
Depression is very REAL and the consequences are life and death.
We will never know the answer and it is better to focus on treating depression anyway. Look for signs, reach out, help those in need. Be empathetic instead of judging a depressed person that they can just "snap out of it" by changing their lifestyle.
Depression is very REAL and the consequences are life and death.
Very good point, depression is a sumbitch. Whatever it was with Rashaan, it's tragic.
Unfortunately this kind of speculation is nothing new when it comes to former CU players whose death was an apparent suicide. I had a passing acquaintance with Tennyson McCarty ... he was good friends with a couple of people in my law school study group, who were also devout Christians and members of the Christian Legal Society, CU Law chapter (I was kind of an honorary member ... they were trying to convert me from my apparent agnosticism). Tennyson came to one of our meetings and witnessed his faith to us ... he was definitely a sincere and dedicated young Christian man.
That's why it was such a shock to me when I heard of his death under some baffling circumstances, which were only made more confusing by how the sheriff's department handled the investigation (see the Colorado Daily story linked above). And there were some really outrageous and irresponsible speculations by people over the circumstances of his death and possible reasons for why he apparently killed himself (again ... see the comments to the article linked above).
All I know is that I was, and still am, very confused as to why such a devout man might resort to suicide. In the note he left, whose existence was at first denied by both the family and the sheriff, he talked of "pain" which he could no longer bear. Was it physical pain, or emotional? We don't know ... I do know that when he came to speak to our little group. he talked about his disappointment at not being able to try out for the NFL due to a crippling injury. But he stressed how his faith in God and Christ helped him out of his depression for that. Perhaps it turned out not to be enough ... but again, that's just speculation. In any case, a tragic end for a fine young man, as it was with Rashaan.
That's why it was such a shock to me when I heard of his death under some baffling circumstances, which were only made more confusing by how the sheriff's department handled the investigation (see the Colorado Daily story linked above). And there were some really outrageous and irresponsible speculations by people over the circumstances of his death and possible reasons for why he apparently killed himself (again ... see the comments to the article linked above).
All I know is that I was, and still am, very confused as to why such a devout man might resort to suicide. In the note he left, whose existence was at first denied by both the family and the sheriff, he talked of "pain" which he could no longer bear. Was it physical pain, or emotional? We don't know ... I do know that when he came to speak to our little group. he talked about his disappointment at not being able to try out for the NFL due to a crippling injury. But he stressed how his faith in God and Christ helped him out of his depression for that. Perhaps it turned out not to be enough ... but again, that's just speculation. In any case, a tragic end for a fine young man, as it was with Rashaan.
Depression is a tricky thing man. A dude I knew in middle school committed suicide. It was shocking to me because the guy had a smile on his face all the time. I guess you just never know for sure. Either way, very tragic with Rashaan. Prayers to him and his family going forward.
On that subject.
And I really, really hope that this is just bad writing/editing, and not a horrible attempt at making a sick joke:
