Former Dolphins wide receiver O.J. McDuffie (not pictured) just won an $11.5 million dollar medical malpractice lawsuit against former Fins team doc---Dr. John Uribe (also not pictured).
I wasn't on the jury.
I wasn't in the courtroom.
But based on what I've read, I think O.J. juiced the system.
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This is a case of a more than $11 million toe.
The deal is this.
O.J. got hurt.
The doc said, You can play.
O.J. said there was tendon damage that doc KNEW about and still forced O.J. out there.
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The reward was $10 million in lost wages.
$1.5 million dollars in anguish.
I think both are garbage.
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Let's start with the lost wages.
Have you ever watched an NFL game?
You are ALWAYS a play away from your career being over.
At any practice you can blow out your ACL and you're toast.
If the team doc tells you something that's against your better judgement, here's a crazy idea, get a second opinion. You're rich, get a third.
Talk to a players union rep if you feel any pressure to get on the field.
Only you know your body.
You are a professional athlete.
Your body is your living. Protect it.
How about a little personal responsiblity?
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Then there's over a MILLION dollars in anguish because his career ended prematurely.
I always wanted to play football.
God gave me no ability in, well, just about any physical task required to play the game.
Should I file suit?
By making me a skinny, gangly guy, God prematurely ended my NFL career.
Get me Alan Dershowitz on the phone.
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I grew up in a doctor's household.
I was raised to believe that doctors are healers with a unique gift.
Much like NFL players, who also have rare talent.
O.J. you were a fantastic wide receiver.
Let it go.
Is there a single guy who ever played the game who didn't have anguish when their career came to an end?
Does any retired player not think he has one more go left in him?
I always liked O.J. as a player.
I just lost a lot of respect for him as a person.
Yea, I too have lost respect for O.J. I loved watching him as a Dolphin. I even have his rookie card (in a box somewhere). But I've met Dr. Uribe. He is a brilliant surgeon and a good man who has helped many people, not just famous athletes. O.J., you played over 100 games as an NFL starter and you did a pretty good job. And unless that 11.5 mil is going to the Catch 81 Foundation, I'm pawning your rookie card, if I can find it.
ReplyDeletehere here! some people just don't know how to bow out gracefully.
ReplyDeleteI think we should all sue our jewish mothers for not letting us ever play football and stifling possible hall of fame careers...I suspect if matriarchal/self imposed ban on jews in football was lifted---kicking and/or punting in the NFL would be elevated to new levels.
ReplyDeletegood stuff matt
ReplyDeleteYeah, I had ACL, MCL surgery by Dr. Uribe so to hear this I have to admit it raised an eyebrow about my own surgery. Knowing Dr. Uribe better then most who've never stepped into his office the guy is top notch in his profession. But that's not to say that even doctors on the highest plain can't make mistakes. But you do make good points and I agree that this is a poor copoutfor the "other juice" man.
ReplyDeleteGo OJ! Get your paper up by any means necessary
ReplyDeleteXoxo
Devils Advocate
With a name like O.J., we should just be greatful that he didn't behead his ex-wife and her boyfriend, then play golf and rob someone.
ReplyDeleteall good stuff, particularly the anonymous past patient of Dr. Uribe
ReplyDeleteAmen...and thats not because I too grew up in a doctor's house!
ReplyDeleteThe only thing I don't agree with is that he was a fantastic wide receiver. He was a very solid third down receiver. He was never the stud kick returner the Fins thought he'd be out of Penn State and he was never the deep threat we so desprately needed.
I can't believe this case was just settled. It feels like he made this rediculous complaint 10 years ago!
he was a really good receiver and a fine playmaker.
ReplyDeleteBut yeah, this case is a bit of poppycock
Okay, I'll agree that he was a fine playmaker and the type of player the Fins could use these days.
ReplyDeletePS, I love your blog by the way. It gives me a chance to talk sports. Not only that, I get to talk sports with someone I haven't seen for probably 11 years. Strong work!
thanks greg! love the comments. Keep em coming and spread the word about the blog... the more readers, the more comments, the more interesting for all involved
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