Tag Archives: concussions
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
New Technologies and Tests for Concussions
Throughout all levels of football, new technologies and tests geared towards concussions are being implemented. New helmets have been developed to be able to better protect the player and also alert the trainers or coaches that the player has sustained … Continue reading
How Youth Football is Affected
After what they have seen about concussions and football on major news outlets, many parents are weighing the risks of letting their children play football at a young age. Instead, many parents are steering their children to less contact sports … Continue reading
Mental Effects on Former NFL Players
Even though the NFL has been around since the 1930s, it was not until 1994 that the NFL created a committee to study the affects of head injuries on current and former players. Many retired players suffer terrible health problems … Continue reading
Number of Concussions in the NFL
According to CNN, almost 500 concussions occurred in 2012 and 2013 NFL preseason and regular season. This alarming rate has caused uproar within the NFL Players Association. A unified lawsuit on behalf of over 2000 former NFL players was filed in … Continue reading
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