Frank Wycheck will always be remembered for his part in the Music City Miracle. But his CTE diagnosis should remind us all of ...
A progressive disease, CTE is divided into four stages that are marked pathologically by tau protein buildup in the brain that impairs neuropathways and can cause severe cognitive issues.
Frank Wycheck, the NFL tight end best known for throwing the lateral that started the “Music City Miracle” and launched the ...
The family of former Titans star tight end Frank Wycheck has confirmed the diagnosis of advanced-stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he died in December 2023, per reports. Wycheck, a member of ...
Additional performance standards include: Minimum grade of “B” (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better in all required CTE courses 90% or higher attendance during the program Completion of state assessments ...
Additional key findings include: Significant cortical thinning and reduced neuronal density in the brain folds within the frontal cortex, especially in advanced CTE stages. A strong association ...