USC legend Anthony Davis co-wrote Kick-Off Concussion: How the Notre Dame Killer Recovered His Brain” with USC dean Jeremy Rosenberg in 2014, chronicling Davis’ discovery of his brain’s trauma after his football career ended and the later rehabilitation he received to help his cognitive function. Davis tells Robert Scheer about when he realized that the various cognitive issues he was having needed to be dealt with. They discuss whether there can be such a thing as a completely “safe” sport. And finally, Davis tells Scheer the plan he hopes the NFL implements in the future to monitor players brain trauma and keep them safe.
Credits
Guests:
Anthony Davis – former American football running back, Jeremy Rosenberg – USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism – @LosJeremy
Host:
Robert Scheer
Producers:
Joshua Scheer, Rebecca Mooney