Dangers of American Football Essay

The Withdraws of Football The benefits that come from playing a sport like are astounding. The extra muscles, the increase in stamina and strength as well as the development of leadership and sportsmanship skills is enough to make any sports fan enjoy the physical activities. Yet with the rise in attention regarding the potential life threatening injuries most football players sustain from the play the field, it brings up the questions many sports fans, and concerned football moms, often ask…

Every time a football player laces up his cleats, straps on his helmet, and steps on that field, he could be making one of the biggest mistakes of his life. Brain damage caused by multiple blows to the head has never received the appropriate attention that it deserves. A recent study by researchers at the Department of Veterans Affairs’ brain repository in Bedford, Massachusetts showed that of the brain tissue from 128 former football players examined, 101 (78.9%) of them tested positive for CTE…

Section: Introduction The game of football has been a major part of American culture since its establishment in 1869 when the first game of college football was played (Birth of Pro Football). However, in addition to the fun and excitement of football, there is a far more dangerous and even deadly aspect of the popular sport. Concussions are a danger that all young athletes are aware of, or have at least heard of. Regardless, the issue of concussions is accompanied by a wealth of startling and…

Is It Worth It? Football is considered by many to be the number one sport in America. It is enjoyed by millions from little league all the way to the National Football League (NFL). As exciting as football is to watch, it is no denying that it is a high-impact and physically dangerous sport that can lead to many serious injuries. There is one such contact sport injury that can be more severe than many other sports-related injuries. What is the culprit? It is a concussion. Concussions are usually…

In America we eat, sleep, and breathe the game of football. Embedded in our minds at a young age most kids begin playing football competitively, for fun, or simply just watching the game as early as 4 years old. Football is a game that brings people and families closer in America and puts smiles on their faces. For example every thanksgiving there is a NFL football game played every single year. Where tons of families across the country gather around eat great food and watch grown men’s bodies…

May 2016 American football has grown in popularity since its inception in 1869. Not only has the fan base grown, but more and more men and women are showing an increased interest in playing the game than ever before. Behind the highlight reel catches and storybook victories lies the risk of injury players put themselves through when they step on to the football field that can last beyond their playing career. Even with the latest advancements in protective gear and improved in-game regulations,…

Concussions are a problem. They are serious, life altering injuries. Since the beginning of the game of rugby there have been people ‘getting their bell rung’. Only recently has the Global Governing Body of World Rugby understood the severity of rugby related head injuries, like concussion. A lot of rugby played around the world is played in areas or countries where there is a shortage of medical staff that are trained or qualified to recognize then treat, with proper proficiency, concussions.…

their mind or body. Tracy Scroggins, a former NFL player, sued the league, seeking $5 million after he was preliminarily diagnosed with CTE. According to Belson, a New York Times NFL journalist, 5,000 former players sued the league due to hidden dangers of concussions that…

Since August 26, 2016 when Colin Kaepernick decided to not stand for the national anthem, others have come to join him through the past football seasons. By taking a knee or sitting through “The Star-Spangled Banner” NFL players have decided to peacefully protest in order to make their opinions and views known on systematic oppression of the minority in America. The players have done the job to getting the situation known in a positive way worldwide. Although there has been negative effect…

Youth football has been part of American sports for many decades. As I was sitting in class pondering a topic, I suddenly came upon the idea to tackle the question which as of late is a popular one. Is youth football a healthy sport to be played by our youth? I have a nephew 13 years old currently playing the sport, which by the way I myself refused to play. Most recently during a game which I had attended at Northview middle school where my nephew goes, a teammate of my nephew was going through…