Keep in mind folks that it does not take a direct hit to the head to cause a concussion. Any blunt impact to the body can whip the head enough to cause brain damage and it all adds up. Our athletes continue to get bigger and stronger and faster. The impacts get worse each year. The body masses that are colliding today do not even compare to the athletes that are currently retired from football.
It's amazing at how many professions take a physical toll on peoples bodies and we don't even bat an eye. Have you seen how some of these older people have to get around and it wasn't because they played football it's because they turned wrenches for years, or worked on heavy equipment, logged, drove a truck, climbed electrical poles, manned the deck of a fishing boat, roofed, farmed, laid concrete, Welded steel structures, mined, the list can go on and on. Just look at the physical condition most of these folks are in by the time they get to retirement age. What good is your mind if your body don't work? The point is, professional football has risks, just like the majority of other professions out there and professional football players are compensated much better than any of those other professions.
We are not only talking about professional athletes but all football players. They aren't getting paid to get brain damage in hs. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
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I think they are banned for 18 and under? I am not sure everyone wants football banned for 18 and under though?
Well fletch...being that retired NFL players outlive the general male population I would imagine their are riskier careers out there. http://operations.nfl.com/the-playe...dvisory-committee/nfl-player-fact-vs-fiction/
Like I mentioned earlier, those that are retired now didn't have near the mass and speed on collisions that the kids today have. Considering we are looking at a very elite level athlete, they probably should live longer. I'm just guessing that due to this study, there are going to be some very serious changes to the sport. Or, less participation to some extent. I really don't care either way. I enjoy watching some college football, but I never change my schedule or make any extra effort to actually catch a game. As far as the NFL goes, I watch the Superbowl. That's it. And that is mostly for the party that I go to each year. I probably enjoy the commercials as much as the game.
Who cares about the NFL players. They've made millions. I'm concerned about 99.9 percent of the kids who won't make a dime playing football and end up with mush for brains. Concussions are serious. I know first hand living with at least 5 or more of them from racing dirt bikes, taking a ball bat to the melon and car wrecks. I probably have CTE for sure lol. I have been diagnosed some short term memory loss and whats weird is that it threw of my internal compass. Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
The National Institute for Safety and Occupational Health (division of the CDC) is a funny source? What sources are you using?
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I have to strongly object to concusions in the NFL applying to youth football. I coached youth football for years and was president of a youth football organization for 6 years. There is much more awareness and training for coaches now. Also if proper technique is taught the conclusions are not nearly as common as the old stick your head in there and hit. My son played from 2nd grade till he graduated high school never was concused. Was a two way player and special teams. There are also clinics teaching and coaching rugby style tackling and there is a reduction in head and neck injuries. You can still play the game hard and not sacrifice the head.
My last year coaching was a 2nd and 3rd grade team, I coached with my son and a few of his friends. I had a QB get hit and was down, I ran out on the field to check on the kid, he said his head hurt. I took the mandatory concussion protocol training and if a player says his head hurts or he got hit in the head, he is out of the game, screening takes place after that but the kid is not playing any more in that game. I talked to the kid and let him calm down and screened him. He was ok not confused so I helped him up and off the field and held on to his helmet. This was before halftime, go him sat down by mom and dad on the sidelines and I kept the helmet. After halftime mom comes up and says he is ok he can go back and play. Again I kept the helmet and explained that her son is done for the night, she disagreed I simply explained the protocol and gave her the website address for the concusion website. Mom was pissed at me, next morning I shot her an email asking how the lad was, evidently she did check out the website she thanked me. Parents can be part of the problem.
As someone who has played Youth and semi pro[not paid] with some players being nfl wash outs or D1 to D3 level of playing skill. I mean we all know the risks and play for what. Love of the game, we know the risks of the game. I guess I don't see how people are saying I didn't know taking hits from other players that can equal the force of putting you head or body in front of a car at a speed of 35mph. But who am I to judge I just love playing football. I just don't understand the I didn't know statement to the situation.
If brain damage is so rampant from playing football then surely there must be people on here who know of individuals who are suffering these types of symptoms from playing in high school? I played high school ball in what was considered a powerhouse program in my state. I have many friends who went on to play in college. I've never heard of anyone ever having any type of brain issues? For every NFL player you hear about having some problems how many others have none? Why is the safety and health of high paid NFL players more concerning than industries such as oil, commercial fishing, logging, mining, construction, etc? I fractured my tibia and fibula in 10th grade playing football. I didn't cry about it or blame anyone else. It's the risk you take playin the game. Football is not for everyone and I understand why many would not choose it for themselves or their children. But if people want to play...I say let them play. It's the ultimate team sport in which I learned much about mental toughness, discipline, and teamwork.
