Important Names
Former center for Pittsburgh Steelers who zapped himself with taser gun; He died of a heart attack in the back of his pick-up truck.
Who is Mike Webster (Iron Mike)?
What was Dr. Bennet Omalu's profession
A forensic Pathologist
What is the abbreviation of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy?
CTE
What is the worst injury I've seen at DHS?
Concussions
What position in football suffers the most head injuries?(CTE/Concussions)
Center / Nose guard / Oline-Dline
NFL Commissioner
Who is Roger Goodell?
Where was Dr. Bennet Omalu from?
Nigeria
What defines Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy aka CTE?
What sports are being played right now during winter season at DHS?
Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Girls Water Polo, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Wrestling, Girls Wrestling
How many G's is reached when a football player is hit in the head which then leads to a concussion?
100 G's
a Nigerian-born pathologist who brought the issue of brain damage in retired NFL players to the forefront
Dr. Bennett Omalu (Will Smith)
What was special about Dr. Omalu that his boss did not like?
Talked to the dead
Does CTE show up on an MRI or CT Scan?
NO
Do the helmets worn in the NFL prevent concussions?
No
Who was Dr. Cyril Wecht?
Dr. Omalu's boss and mentor who was also a Forensic Pathologist
a Neurosurgeon and former Pittsburgh steelers team doctor who wound up working with Dr. Omalu
Dr. Julian Bales
Who introduced Dr. Omalu to his now wife & mother of his child?
The priest at his church
What is the signs and symptoms of either CTE or a Concussion?
Confusion, dizziness, headache, memory problems, loss of vision, anger, mood swings, depression, etc.,
In the last 3 years, what DHS team has the most championships?
Competitive Cheer
All schools have instituted a procedure as to steps that must be taken before an athlete can return to play after a head injury
played safety for the Chicago Bears and worked as an NFL executive. He committed suicide by a gunshot to his chest.
Dave Duerson
What color car does Dr. Omalu drive at the end of the film?
Grey
What is the purpose of a spica(Thumb, shoulder, hip)?
To help support the joint from harms way. To secure protective padding
Where did Dr. Omalu receive his degree from?
University of Nigeria