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Post by groundchuck on Jan 28, 2009 4:34:31 GMT -6
www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/26/athlete.brains/index.htmlJust thought everyone should know just in case someone "asks if you saw it." I played football in high school and college and don't have drain bramage.  While it's true concussions are a serious issue I hate the way the news has to sensationalize an issue. How many people play high school football? How many never have any problems? As I told a parent once if you are that afraid for your son why did you let him get his driver's license?!
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Post by spreadattack on Jan 28, 2009 8:26:35 GMT -6
Concussions are serious business. I saw Tedy Johnson and TV and he's in BAD shape. It's really an argument against the NFL -- which I think there are serious arguments to be considered there -- but not really high school. Big thing is they need to keep improving the helmets. I think some of these were designed to scramble your brain when you got hit, but what do I know. I do know that the NFL guys need to understand that the human body is probably not designed to play that level of football for five-six-seven years. Now, like dc said, I'd bet 99.9% will choose the NFL if they have the chance. But the old football types are in bad shape.
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Post by brophy on Jan 28, 2009 11:54:15 GMT -6
I agree. There should be more done to prevent injuries (through education / product development), but some of it is part of the game.  While we should do everything in our power to ensure the game remains safe, I am not sure Muhammad Ali would take back his years in the ring for extended quality of life in his waning years. Likewise, a guy like Steve Young, Bill Romonowski, Dan Morgan....guys who suffered from multiple concussions during their pro careers. Concussions (I've had more than a few) can be pretty scary when they ACTUALLY happen (complete disorientation.....especially during a game, when you realize you had blacked out for the last two series.....), but I think can have such a hard on to stop a concussion (trainers/coaches/admin) that we interpret any headache or discomfort as a concussion. Of course, I'm no medical professional, though. I saw a study (was big news two years ago) regarding retired NFL players and the correlation of concussions to violent behavior / depression / other mental illness rates after playing. Many of these guys, after playing, are complete messes...... www.nytimes.com/2007/05/31/sports/football/31concussions.html  |
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Post by catz1 on Jan 28, 2009 12:01:48 GMT -6
This is a serious issue. Maybe this article is a little more balanced. www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1873131-1,00.html The concern is my mind is that both coaches and athletes naturally want the kids on the field. I think this puts an extra burden on the coach/staff, because you can't count on the kids to tell you the truth. I see it all the time with various injuries. 'Is your hand OK?'
'Yes, coach I'm fine.'
'Doesn't look like it.'
'Really coach, I'm a 100%.'
'Make a fist.'
(Player can't do it - broken hand)Obviously some injuries are more dangerous than others... We can't be mind-readers, but I do think we need realize that we are dealing with kids and we are the adults. The trainers/doctors should certainly be a critical part of this also. Another question... how many of you seen another coach push a kid to play when he was really hurt? Just some food for thought. |
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Post by coachinghopeful on Jan 28, 2009 15:51:35 GMT -6
After reading this, would any coaches here actually tell a kid to hang 'em up for his own good after he had X number of concussions? I know it's a sad situation, but his brain is going to take him farther in life than his knees or back ever would.
I've had a few fairly mild ones myself. I can't tell if there are long-term effects directly related to them, but I don't feel like I'm quite as sharp as I was when I was younger. Does anyone know if any of these new helmet designs that are supposed to be so much safer are affordable for your typical youth/MS/HS team?
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While it's true concussions are a serious issue I hate the way the news has to sensationalize an issue. 
