We need to seriously consider changes that can improve the health and general well-being of the game’s participants I’m no football hater. I genuinely enjoy watching the game. However, I am deeply concerned about the undeniable dangers of the game – especially for our children who are playing before their brains are fully developed. The…
Brain injuries dropped after Dartmouth eliminated tackling during practices Dartmouth coach Buddy Teevens made the bold move 12 years ago to eliminate live tackling during all practices. It was a gamble because neither he nor anyone else knew if Dartmouth could still be competitive on game days after making the move. However, Teevens has plenty…
Stop acting as PR agents for the sports leagues The mainstream sports media continues to avoid any serious examination of important social, cultural and economic issues in SportsWorld. Any reporting on sports policy issues is typically done at a very superficial level. At best, reporters identify the symptoms and then move on to lighter fare.…
High schools need to find the money to fund a full-time athletic trainer who is nearby for practices and games
The fact Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was allowed to return to a game against the Buffalo Bills after clearly suffering a concussion is terrible. The fact he was allowed to play four days later in a Thursday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals, in which he sustained a second concussion, is worse. And it…