Pretty much all football fans have seen at some point one player or another become the recipient of a concussion. Concussions are fast becoming the more common type of injuries sustained in the sport. Once an individual has sustained one the likelihood of reoccurance is significantly increased and can have lingering effects. They are often afterwards associated with dizziness, fatigue, headaches, sleep problems, even sometimes long term memory loss.
We've seen it in the news much more lately. We recently saw former coug great Austin Collie horrifically sprawled out unconscious laying on the field. This past week cougs Steven Thomas called it a career over the subject. Team up north lost possible future starter Sausan Shakerin as well hanging up the cleats. Texas RB Tre Newton, son of former Dallas Cowboy lineman Nate Newton recently decided to give up football after receiving one on November 6th. Junior defensive tackle from Rutgers Eric LeGrand is now even paralyzed from a violent hit. What does it take? At what costs? The NFL has begun cracking down on the matter issuing large fines. Is this the necessary first step? Or when do things come to a head? Does the entertainment value outweigh the possible long term consequences? When do individuals and groups start to look at its ramifications, possible rule changes, better equipment, or some other options? Thoughts? Would love to hear.
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