Author Archives: jmkintz
Clint Trickett Retires
Clint Trickett, the West Virginia quarterback, made the right decision in retiring from football. He has had 5 concussions in the past 14 months. This decision was definitely the right one for his health, and it sets a good example … Continue reading
Is the NFL Season Too Long?
With each NFL team playing 4 preseason and 16 regular season games, players put a huge toll on their bodies. Football is a very violent game and it can really affect the health of the players. Should the NFL decrease … Continue reading
Michigan coach blasted for allowing QB back into game
In late September, a Michigan quarterback was allowed back into the game after a big hit. To the viewers on television, he showed all of the signs of a concussion. Many fans called for Brady Hoke to be fired because … Continue reading
Stricter Protocol for Concussion Tests
The NFL has recently installed stricter protocols so that diagnosing a concussion is made easier on team doctors. A player must pass a series of tests to be able to be let in back onto the field of play. If … Continue reading
Why I chose this topic
I have played football since I was seven years old and playing Pop Warner, so I am very interested in learning more about the effects of concussions on all levels of football. It is very sad to see these former … Continue reading
New Rules in Football
In both college football and the NFL, the yard line to kickoff has been moved up to decrease the amount of hits taken on the kickoff play. Also, there are much stricter protocols that teams must abide by before letting … Continue reading
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