Saniya Chong Has Concussion

[todbo]

I wish that were true but there seems to be a never ending parade of kids wanting a football scholly in college, and then trying to get into the pros. I wonder if there are any stats across the nation as to football participation among younger kids in certain age groups, as compared to other sports. If they aren't playing football, what are they playing?

As a side note - I've never been a huge rugby follower, but isn't that sport just as brutal? Because they don't wear helmets at all. I realize you don't see the crushing hits like you see in football, but what are the injury and brain damage stats for rugby?

Head Injuries in Rugby vs. Football - Brain Injury Law Center

 

[Fairfield Fan]

Head Injuries in Rugby vs. Football - Brain Injury Law Center

"The same Auckland University of Technology report showed American football resulting in 1.0 catastrophic incidents per every 100,000 players between 1975 and 2005. That’s more than 75% fewer incidents than the index tallied in rugby."

Thank you very much for the link. I stand educated.

 

[DaddyChoc]

Mouth guards absolutely prevent or limit the potential concussive impact from hits. That is why they are mandatory in all levels of football. Back in the dark ages, I received a concussion playing football after being punched in the jaw. Back then, mouth guards were optional. If I had been wearing one, I probably would not have had a concussion.

are you sure you wasn't playing "boxing"... how many fingers am I holding up?

 

[oldude]

are you sure you wasn't playing "boxing"... how many fingers am I holding up?

Boxing, football? What's the difference?