08-16-2025, 03:22 PM
I can't enjoy Ilia's talent because of this.
It's like a lamb to the slaughter.
His potential is gonna get wasted because his career will inevitably be shortened due to injuries/physical demand.
This shit happens to football players all the time, head injuries out the wazoo, they get TBI and their personalities get all fucked up...
https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-rese...phalopathy
These consequences are severe, the shit ain't a joke.
These same practices should be applied to figure skating. It needs to be regulated. The writing is on the wall, they're just gonna keep ramping it up til it requires inhuman levels of capability.
I want to be excited about Ilia, but I'm a lot more worried than excited.
The Olympic gold is too tempting and these skaters will do anything to reach that place.
It's like a lamb to the slaughter.
His potential is gonna get wasted because his career will inevitably be shortened due to injuries/physical demand.
This shit happens to football players all the time, head injuries out the wazoo, they get TBI and their personalities get all fucked up...
https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-rese...phalopathy
These consequences are severe, the shit ain't a joke.
Quote:• The NFL has implemented a robust concussion protocol that mandates neuropsychological baseline tests and retests for players before they can return to play after sustaining head trauma.
• The NCAA requires student-athletes to undergo a pre-participation exam that includes a history of concussions, neurological conditions, or mental health issues, along with symptom inventory, cognitive assessment, and balance testing.
These same practices should be applied to figure skating. It needs to be regulated. The writing is on the wall, they're just gonna keep ramping it up til it requires inhuman levels of capability.
I want to be excited about Ilia, but I'm a lot more worried than excited.
The Olympic gold is too tempting and these skaters will do anything to reach that place.
