Big Hits Broken Dreams Analysis

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Big Hits, Broken Dreams is a documentary that reveals the tragic story behind JH Rose high school’s star running back, Jaquan Waller, along with the chilling results of how football can impact its players. As a spectator, the rival team are the foes out on the playing field but the main adversary that can end any football player's career is the multiple gritting hard collisions. Sometimes, concussions are usually overlooked since the symptoms may be subtle or they may not seem life threatening, however, if this is continuous without any precautions, the loss of a player is inevitable. Grief is unbearable for those who have lost a close friend, father, brother or guardian who loved to play with their life always on the line. Coach Todd lipe

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