[DonnaNi4os]

Exactly

[Deden]

Well Now you know! Praying for you Hamiln!! Go Bills!!!Prime of the sport

[Notsocrates]

Originally Posted by MrLonzo

Just wondering why there’s so much coverage of Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest during the NFL game last Monday. There are close to 1,000 people going into cardiac arrest every day in the U.S., none of which are headline news. Their businesses don’t shut down, their employers don’t send everyone home, the world doesn’t stop. Why is this one so special? Just wondering…

1. He's only 24 years old, not 64
2. It was witnessed by millions on tv
3. The serious injuries in football has been a public issue for several years
4. lots of familes have kids who are playing football

That enough?

[nhtexasrn]

Originally Posted by MrLonzo

Just wondering why there’s so much coverage of Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest during the NFL game last Monday. There are close to 1,000 people going into cardiac arrest every day in the U.S., none of which are headline news. Their businesses don’t shut down, their employers don’t send everyone home, the world doesn’t stop. Why is this one so special? Just wondering…

Are you serious? For one thing, most people don't drop in front of millions on national tv. The world has not stopped, but stopping the game was the right thing to do. I guess you've never had a good friend drop dead right in front of you. It kind of ruins your day to say the least. Where is your heart and why so bitter? Why does this bother you enough to post a remark like that? Just wondering...

[stanthomas44@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by coralway

The Bills didn’t give him a physical before the season started? It would have picked up a heart condition.

I never saw a report of a heart condition. The person who reported that is mistaken. Professional athletes are tested thoroughly before and during the season.

[Red Rose]

I feel so bad for him. He must have taken quite a hit to the chest. Hope he fully recovers. Prayers for him. It must have been very traumatic to everyone who saw it happen.

[kendi]

Originally Posted by MrLonzo

Just wondering why there’s so much coverage of Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest during the NFL game last Monday. There are close to 1,000 people going into cardiac arrest every day in the U.S., none of which are headline news. Their businesses don’t shut down, their employers don’t send everyone home, the world doesn’t stop. Why is this one so special? Just wondering…

You’re kidding I hope. Watching a person go into cardiac arrest and almost die affects everyone who is present at that moment. The 1000 people you mention rarely have more that a few people there when it happens. Demar had millions watching him.

[jrandall]

Originally Posted by Shellshack

I for one am proud that thousands of Americans and other people throughout the world have reached out and offered payers, support and genuine sympathy for this young man, his family, his fellow teammates and players. I find it unbelievable that anyone who witnessed the shock of that tragedy live or by replay could possibly ask people to justify their acts of awareness and kindness.
What is the inconvenience of delaying a form of entertainment for a few days compared to the the life of this young man?
Kindness should be appreciated, not criticized, even if someone is not "Special" to others.

I agree. This was a rare event happening on live broadcast. Seeing the players reactions made it clear that Damar Hamlin was in a life threatening situation. This was stunning for all involved including more than 20 million viewers. There also seems to be a higher rate of young male athletes around the world collapsing due to cardiac arrest some dying the past couple of years. I pray that Damar is able to fight and recover.

[Karmanng]

Originally Posted by coralway

The Bills didn’t give him a physical before the season started? It would have picked up a heart condition.

Did anyone watch the Documentary DIED SUDDENLY ? it will explain it all lots of this sudden deaths are caused by the JAB people.........

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by Karmanng

Did anyone watch the Documentary DIED SUDDENLY ? it will explain it all lots of this sudden deaths are caused by the JAB people.........

Who are the JAB people?

[tmiller166]

I agree! My news about how the NFL handles this. Why don't we focus on how governments handle gun violence?

[tvbound]

Originally Posted by Karmanng

Did anyone watch the Documentary DIED SUDDENLY ? it will explain it all lots of this sudden deaths are caused by the JAB people.........

That documentary simply proves how many gullible people there are, who so easily buy into certain conspiracy and quackery theories. Even in this day and age, some still believe that the earth is flat, the moon landings were faked and.... LOL

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by tmiller166

I agree! My news about how the NFL handles this. Why don't we focus on how governments handle gun violence?

Where have you been? That topic has been discussed ad nauseam on this site.

[MrLonzo]

23 year old Reggie Brown of the Detroit Lions was knocked unconscious on the field during a 1997 NFL game. The game, with playoff implications, went on. Brown sustained a spinal cord injury leaving him near death and paralyzed for life. I was watching a college basketball game a few years back when a player collapsed on the court with a potentially fatal heart condition. The game went on while he was rushed to the hospital. He did survive and was able to play again the following year. Injuries are common in sports at all levels. Spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries are common in football, and these often have left the player near death or paralyzed. Two dozen players at the high school and college level died while playing competitive football between 2005 and 2014. Many pro ballers over the years suffered career ending injuries during a game with no headline news.

I never suggested this story should not be covered, it is definitely newsworthy. But above the fold for 3 consecutive days? My question was why this case is so magnified. And I think I have the answer as I pick through some of the more thoughtful responses. It appears that when something traumatic which happens every day to ordinary people happens on t.v., it gets attention. Had this event occurred to Hamlin in his living room, it would never have made it to the front page. I’ve personally witnessed -- more than once -- a grown man dying of sudden cardiac arrest while ballroom dancing!! Of course I wish Hamlin survival, a full recovery and ability to play again. But to spend so much time on one person when there are so many others who also need prayers = “Out of sight, out of mind”.

[Rainger99]

From July 1990 through June 2010, there were 243 deaths in high school and college from football.

This is 12.2 deaths per year. None of them were televised on national tv.