No fan of FSU . . . but Bravo to Myron Rolle

SeabudGator · Oct 12, 2022

I simply cannot say anything but Bravo to Myron Rolle after reading this interview!

It’s Never Too Late to Pivot From N.F.L. Safety to Neurosurgeon

Student to NFL to Neurosurgeon. Father, husband. Concerned about giving back to his Bahamian roots.

tommyvee · Oct 12, 2022

Sorry, not paying a dollar to read that.

tegator80 · Oct 12, 2022

I believe there is an analogy that has something to do with a broken clock and a blind squirrel, but I forget what it is.

SeabudGator · Oct 12, 2022

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Today, he is Dr. Rolle, and at 35, he is in the sixth year of his neuroscience residency at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.

"Learning how to open up a craniotomy, learning how to put diapers on your newborn kids and be a better attentive husband, all these were tasks that I wanted to accomplish. Any goal, short or long term, doesn’t feel daunting or debilitating. They feel manageable. I appreciate and I pat myself on the back for the small gains, the small wins that I get every single day. It’s a rush of dopamine in my limbic lobe that says: “You’re doing right. This is a reward for doing well.”

"I believe that God placed me for such a time as this to be a beacon of hope, a light, a mentor and an advocate. I was on the front lines when Covid hit and got on TV to speak about Black and brown disparities in health care. I was placed here to be a father to my four children and a husband to my wife, Latoya."

I’m in year six of seven of my neurosurgery residency, and I have to do another year of pediatric neurosurgical fellowship. My long-term goal is to practice neurosurgery in America for the majority of the year and then spend a portion of the year back home in the Caribbean developing neurosurgical services in the Bahamas and in all the member states of CARICOM, an organization of Caribbean countries.

glaciergator · Oct 12, 2022

SeabudGator said: ↑

Excerpts for those who can't link.

Today, he is Dr. Rolle, and at 35, he is in the sixth year of his neuroscience residency at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.

"Learning how to open up a craniotomy, learning how to put diapers on your newborn kids and be a better attentive husband, all these were tasks that I wanted to accomplish. Any goal, short or long term, doesn’t feel daunting or debilitating. They feel manageable. I appreciate and I pat myself on the back for the small gains, the small wins that I get every single day. It’s a rush of dopamine in my limbic lobe that says: “You’re doing right. This is a reward for doing well.”

"I believe that God placed me for such a time as this to be a beacon of hope, a light, a mentor and an advocate. I was on the front lines when Covid hit and got on TV to speak about Black and brown disparities in health care. I was placed here to be a father to my four children and a husband to my wife, Latoya."

I’m in year six of seven of my neurosurgery residency, and I have to do another year of pediatric neurosurgical fellowship. My long-term goal is to practice neurosurgery in America for the majority of the year and then spend a portion of the year back home in the Caribbean developing neurosurgical services in the Bahamas and in all the member states of CARICOM, an organization of Caribbean countries.
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hate FSU but this is outstanding

gtj31 · Oct 12, 2022

It is a great story and count me as one of those who assumed he would never pursue a medical career. Well done Mr. Rolle.

ETGator · Oct 12, 2022

Very inspiring to everyone when a successful athlete pursues other successful things after playing days are over . . . especially like this and focusing on helping people! Thanks for sharing @SeabudGator!

Endless Excuses · Oct 12, 2022

SeabudGator said: ↑

Excerpts for those who can't link.

Today, he is Dr. Rolle, and at 35, he is in the sixth year of his neuroscience residency at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.

"Learning how to open up a craniotomy, learning how to put diapers on your newborn kids and be a better attentive husband, all these were tasks that I wanted to accomplish. Any goal, short or long term, doesn’t feel daunting or debilitating. They feel manageable. I appreciate and I pat myself on the back for the small gains, the small wins that I get every single day. It’s a rush of dopamine in my limbic lobe that says: “You’re doing right. This is a reward for doing well.”

"I believe that God placed me for such a time as this to be a beacon of hope, a light, a mentor and an advocate. I was on the front lines when Covid hit and got on TV to speak about Black and brown disparities in health care. I was placed here to be a father to my four children and a husband to my wife, Latoya."

I’m in year six of seven of my neurosurgery residency, and I have to do another year of pediatric neurosurgical fellowship. My long-term goal is to practice neurosurgery in America for the majority of the year and then spend a portion of the year back home in the Caribbean developing neurosurgical services in the Bahamas and in all the member states of CARICOM, an organization of Caribbean countries.
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If you would like the exact opposite human being I would give you Jameis Winston.

Skink · Oct 12, 2022

Endless Excuses said: ↑

If you would like the exact opposite human being I would give you Jameis Winston.
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Parallel universes come to mind

orangeblue_coop · Oct 12, 2022

Salute to this intelligent young man for truly making a difference in peoples lives

orangeblue_coop · Oct 12, 2022

Endless Excuses said: ↑

If you would like the exact opposite human being I would give you Jameis Winston.
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No congratulations to Dr. Rolle on his magnificent accomplishment?

nawlinsgator · Oct 12, 2022

orangeblue_coop said: ↑

No congratulations to Dr. Rolle on his magnificent accomplishment?
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Oh crap, we keeping score now?
Reminds me of Kayne grabbing the mic asking why Beyoncé didn’t win the Grammy.

hoyt233 · Oct 12, 2022

nawlinsgator said: ↑

Oh crap, we keeping score now?
Reminds me of Kayne grabbing the mic asking why Beyoncé didn’t win the Grammy.
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Please, don't encourage him. LOL.

uftaipan · Oct 12, 2022

Endless Excuses said: ↑

If you would like the exact opposite human being I would give you Jameis Winston.
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Myron Rolle is still the guy who compared the plight of Jameis Winston to that of Emmett Till, so not necessarily bright in all things.

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Skink · Oct 12, 2022

hoyt233 said: ↑

Please, don't encourage him. LOL.
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Our poster boy for virtue signaling

og8trz · Oct 12, 2022

Reminiscent of our Dr. Michael Gilmore minus the NFL playing time

DieAGator · Oct 12, 2022

SeabudGator said: ↑

he is in the sixth year of his neuroscience residency at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Couldn't get in to UF so went to a small school up North.

It’s a rush of dopamine in my limbic lobe that says: “You’re doing right. This is a reward for doing well.”
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Sure it's just dopamine bubba? Doctors do have access to the best drugs.

That's about all I took from it. The rest seems like filler.

GatorBowl1969 · Oct 12, 2022

og8trz said: ↑

Reminiscent of our Dr. Michael Gilmore minus the NFL playing time
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And Dr. Gary Rolle still practicing orthopedic surgery here in Tallahassee.

G8R92 · Oct 12, 2022

og8trz said: ↑

Reminiscent of our Dr. Michael Gilmore minus the NFL playing time
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What NFL playing time?

swampspring · Oct 12, 2022

Warrick Dunn. Myron
Rolle. That's it. That's the list of fsu players I respect.

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