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Repeated blows to the head, which are routine in football, can have lifelong repercussions. A study commissioned by the NFL found that ex-pro players over age 50 were five times as likely as the national population to receive a memory-related-disease diagnosis. Players 30 to 49 were 19 times as likely to be debilitated. Of the dozen brains of CTE victims McKee has examined, 10 were from either linemen or linebackers; some scientists now fear that the thousands of lower-impact, or "subconcussive," blows these players receive, even if they don't result in documented concussions...
There is every reason to believe that the concussion crisis will get worse. The speed and size of pro athletes have made the game more dangerous. Offensive linemen now average nearly 315 lb. - 65 lb. more than they did 40 years ago. They launch that weight from a three-point stance, headfirst, at opposing linemen of nearly the same size. There are no small collisions...
...years later, I recall that moment because of the attention that is finally being paid to injuries in pro football - at least head injuries, prompted by the wonderful reporting of Alan Schwarz of the New York Times. But I also think about it because I know the focus will not trickle down to where it is needed most: the high school level. Research has shown that young players are far more susceptible than older ones to serious injuries. (Comment on this story...
...England Revolution. Akpan, who almost resembles an amalgamation of Casey and Cummings, should take advantage of the knowledge and experience at his disposal. He won’t be able to replicate the success he enjoyed in college to the MLS as his speed is simply average at the Pro level, but his proclivity for finding the back of the net is a skill that can’t be taught...
...gets called up to the U.S. National Team for this summer’s World Cup, Akpan may find himself in a situation where he can receive valuable playing time mid-way through the season. It will take about half the season for Akpan to adjust to the pro game but he may be primly positioned to apply the knowledge gained from his veteran teammates when minutes become available...