Shooter: Ben Utecht says he's "feeling better than ever"

BleedGopher

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• Jun 29, 2019

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per Shooter:

Ben Utecht, 37, the former Gophers-Indianapolis Colts tight end who suffered numerous concussions as a player, said he’s feeling “better than ever” after undergoing brain training sessions.

https://www.twincities.com/2019/06/29/charley-walters-twins-derek-falvey-thad-levine-are-keepers/

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• Jun 29, 2019

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This must be what, 2+ years of encouraging stories on Ben? Good to hear his difficulties appear to be something besides CTE, maybe severe post-concussion syndrome. CTE by definition is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that doesn’t get better over time.

 

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• Jun 30, 2019

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Keep up the good work, Ben. Love that guy.