Caroline in Concussion Protocol

[Zanzman]

After a major concussion for one of the players, Stonington girls lacrosse began wearing helmets, Cascade brand. The girl who suffered the concussion believed that a helmet would have prevented the injury.

Really i thought helmets were worn all the tine already. Do the boys wear helmets ?

 

[Ozimoto]

Boys must. Optional for girls since the rules are different. No stick checking above the waist in girls/women's lacrosse if I recall correctly.

 

[Bigboote]

She had something on her neck for the SC game.

Thanks for the correction -- it is about time for a visit to the optometrist. I'm glad Audrey is still wearing the gadget.

 

[HopJim]

It seems like every game, one or more UConn players are hammered by elbows to the head. Refs typically give a nonintentional foul call with the resulting foul shot not a big deterrent for the future. The reality is that whether intentional or not, the damage is the same. Instead of forcing the refs to make a difficult call, perhaps its time to making the penalty more severe.