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That's not what happened I don't think though. JT talks about it a lot, concussion symptoms are tricky in that they may not act up until you're a ways into the race sustaining a very high heart rate. For those unfamiliar look up Pastrana Atlanta 2002 main event. Travis would never quit and he HAD too. Anyone trying to say he pulled off because he was tired is a fucking idiot.
Remember that concussions get more severe and happen easier the more you've had. How many times has James knocked himself silly on the race track? It messes you up man. I got KOed at a race in 2008, it was my third conky. I got up and rode teh last 2 corners of the race then spent 20 minutes driving aimlessly around trying to find my pit. Then spent the rest of the day asking the same question over and over. It was weeks before I felt right again.
I guarantee if James had been at 100%, he would've finished the race. but clearly he was having issues,
Guy is gnarly but it seems he isnt quite healthy yet.
Can you please tell us what James is weighing in at and how much he is supposed to weigh?
Some of you people are just dumb!!! You talk like you know him and have a relationship with this guy.
I will say he is far from overweight! Is he in the greatest shape? No. Its not from the lack of hard work. Certain instances did not help any toward the end of 2015, and now a new issue at the beginning of the 16' season opener.
He can run the full 20 laps without any issues in fitness. The mental side of things are another issue.
I think if Dungey and James didn't collide at the opener James would be surprising a lot of people right now.
Pit Row
Time to hang up those boots.
•Unconsciousness
•Inability to remember the cause of the injury or events that occurred Immediately before or up to 24 hours after
•Confusion and disorientation
•Difficulty remembering new information
•Headache
•Dizziness
•Blurry vision
•Nausea and vomiting
•Ringing in the ears
•Trouble speaking coherently
•Changes in emotions or sleep patterns
I myself have experienced all of these symptoms throughout my football, boxing, and motocross endeavors, and there is substantial proof from the dissection of the brain itself, after the player is deceased and has donated his brain to this type of research. If you don't believe me, just research for yourself the short and long term effects of these types of injuries, and you will see that it is not just a matter of James lacking the motivation, or his inability to run up front as the race continues, there is solid medical insight as to why James could be experiencing these things, and one thing I know for certain is if you put James7 out on a track, keep his heart rate low enough for a short enough period of time, he may feel ready to go, but 8-10 laps into maximum heart rate, compounded by every small impact his brain is incurring throughout the race, and it is no surprise he pulls off, likely feeling many of the symptoms listed above. The NFL went round and around in circles with a group of retired players in a lawsuit that pertained to this very knowledge of brain injuries, and the NFL reluctantly settled, paid somewhere in the ballpark of 50 million dollars if I remember correctly, and from there they attempted to bury any notion that the NFL was well aware of this entire research project, which they themselves researched on more than one occasion. I urge you to educate yourselves the best you can before you begin to speculate all of the other possibilities that could be affecting JS7, I speak from experience when I tell you that he is facing a very difficult situation, people don't fully grasp the potential consequences of an injury like the one he incurred at Anaheim, and it is time people realize that this is a serious medical issue, an internal injury to the brain, compounded every time a rider takes even a minor bump in the head, not to mention the pressure of being JS7. My opinion: James is suffering from this injury, and the old pick yourself up and rub some dirt on it philosophy will no longer apply to anyone with the type of brain injuries he has likely sustained throughout his career. My prayers are with you James, I believe he has the heart of a champion, and the last thing he wants to do at this point is hang up any boots.
But never saw so many "Mr. know it all" in one place.
Don't want to write "dumb" but it is close!
Don't know what went wrong with a lot of people around here.
Might have a messed up "youth" or something like that.
@ chase4372 that's whats all about. Well written!
A lot of guys go out and feel ok during the week only to race and see they are not ready....I would imagine with the concussion issue, its even worse....feeling good...then its 47 degrees out...your body gets cold and your head starts freezing up.....who know...as much as I want to see him race, id rather he play it safe.
Take the next few months off James. Coach up your brother, sign some autographs, and get ready for the outdoors (or retire).
The fans like seeing you healthy and happy. Get well Bubba!
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/76470267/mario-fenech-reflects-on-l…
Highlights the real danger of continuing to play sport while concussed. ok ok Rugby League is a very heavy contact sport but still a good read.
While he may not be at his ideal race weight (I'd guess the time he spent on the sidelines after Lille didn't help), he apparently was pounding out 20-lappers last week at the test track, and going very fast. Fitness doesn't seem to be the issue.
Personally, with blurred vision being an issue, I'm happy that he pulled off the track. I also see it as a good sign. "Old James" might have tried to ride through that. I'd rather see him pull off than take himself out...or maybe take another rider with him.
I hear he'll be getting a CAT scan this week, and that he'll be back when he's ready to roll.
As for some of you "experts" in here... (shaking head)
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