From the Real Sports website:
In the violent world of football, helmet-crushing hits that cause concussions are common. While these injuries often make headlines in pro football, few realize that head injuries at other levels of the game, specifically high school, are occurring at an astounding rate and can have deadly consequences. In the last two years alone, eight kids have died and dozens more have suffered catastrophic injuries after returning to the game too soon following a concussion. REAL SPORTS host Bryant Gumball takes an in-depth look at the disturbing frequency and deadly hazards of concussions in high school football.
119-15-2009 @ 8:23PM
Stevieboy said...
http://www.mahercorlabs.com/news/article-20090831.htm
The latest research independent of the NFL concussion committee, shows a drastic reduction in concussion, in players treated for jaw cartilage damage prior to play. Boxers with this condition are known to have "Glass Jaw", making them more prone. Answering the question, "WHY ARE SOME ATHLETES MORE PRONE TO CONCUSSION THAN OTHERS",
A procedure proven in research and use in the NFL for over two decades, was developed with Marvin Hagler, a six time world champion boxer. He was never ko'd or knocked down. Today he is mentally clear with no signs of dementia. U.S. Army soldiers in Afghanistan are now protected by the very same device used on Sunday by N.E. Patriot player and many other NFL and NHL athletes. Yet the NFL has not investigated this element of concussion. www.mahercor.com
Posted by: steve | September 16, 2009 at 02:57 PM
AS I AM SAD ABOUT THE LOSS OF BUDGETING FOR SOME HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS PROGRAMS ,WE MUST AT THIS TIME STRESS TO YOUNG PEOPLE THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION THE EDUCATION THAT CAN BE OBTAINED WITH OR WITHOUT A SPORTS PROGRAM AT THEIR HIGH SCHOOL.THE ESSENTIAL GOAL IS NOT MAKING ALL-STATE BUT MAKING GRADES GOOD ENOUGH TO SECURE THEM A FUTURE AND THE OPTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION. MOST STUDENTS INVOLVED IN HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS WILL NOT GO PRO.WE KNOW THE ODDS ARE ENORMOUS .ALL OF THESE STUDENTS WILL HOWEVER ,HAVE TO COMPETE IN THE HARDEST RACE OF ALL THE HUMAN RACE.THEY WILL NEED TO GET JOBS AND SUPPORT THEMSELVES AND POSSIBLY A FAMILY.
I LOVE SPORTS AS MUCH AS ANYONE.THE TIME HAS COME WHEN WE MUST MAKE GETTING GOOD GRADES AS MUCH A CELEBRATION AS MAKING THE STARTING TEAM.WE NEED TO INSTILL IN OUR YOUNG PEOPLE HOW THEY MUST BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR FUTURES,AS THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING TO PRACTICE EACH DAY.SPORTS ARE A GREAT CHARACTER BUILDER.THEY HELP MOLD INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME BETTER PEOPLE WE DON'T DENY THEIR POSITIVE INFLUENCE.THIS IS A PERIOD IN OUR COUNTRY WHEN WE ARE IN FINANCIAL TURMOIL.EVERY ASPECT OF OUR LIVES HAS BEEN AFFECTED,YES ALSO OUR BELOVED SPORT PROGRAMS.LET'S GET BEHIND EDUCATION AND STRESS IT'S IMPORTANCE TO OUR YOUNG,DURING THIS BREIF PERIOD OF SETBACKS.AFTER ALL,THEY ARE THE FUTURE.
Posted by: STEVE T | October 27, 2009 at 08:03 PM