In our opinion: Head injury season

Deseret News editorial

Published: Tuesday, Aug. 23 2011 12:00 a.m. MDT

Summary

Few people today would deny that repeated concussions may lead to long-term health problems. As fall approaches, however, parents, coaches and athletes sometimes pretend the problem doesn't exist.

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Irony Guy

Bountiful, Utah

A close friend played college football at BYU in the 1980s when players were told to "man it up" and "play hurt." Today he cannot remember what he said to me only a few minutes before. He is anxious, can't see clearly, and wonders More..

9:35 a.m. Aug. 23, 2011
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liberal larry

salt lake City, utah

I've long wondered how playing football can possibly be allowed by religions that regard the human body as a temple. Statistics have shown over and over that participation causes damage to the body, and especially to the brain. Every year that a More..

6:53 a.m. Aug. 23, 2011
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Confused

Sandy, UT

As an High School Official for Football, I am estatic that the Utah High School Atheltic Association is taking concussion serious.

this year officals have been asked to watch more closely for Helmet to Helmet, or any head contact with the More..

8:30 a.m. Aug. 23, 2011
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