Last Podcast On The Left Episode 634: Aaron Hernandez Part I - Worst Case Scenario
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The 'Worst Case Scenario' Explained
- Aaron Hernandez represented a 'perfect storm' of factors that turned football success into violence.
- The hosts link abusive upbringing, bad peers, CTE, and football culture as converging causes.
CTE Diagnosis Is Retrospective And Worrisome
- CTE diagnosis requires postmortem brain exams, so prevalence is uncertain but concerning.
- Dr. Anne McKee's studies showed a high rate of CTE among donated NFL brains, implying a serious problem.
Father's Fallen Glory Shaped Aaron
- Dennis Hernandez was a local football hero nicknamed 'The King' who later lost his place and career.
- That legacy drove him to obsess over his sons playing football for UConn and shaped Aaron's upbringing.