Dangers of American Football Essay

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    To many people, football is considered the most dangerous sport. The violent tackling nature means the possibility of broken bones or torn tendons with every play, and these injuries have always been understood as part of participating in the sport. A newer, less understood injury, however, is the concussion. 47 percent of all concussions in sports occur in football. For this reason, some parents are not allowing their children to play football because of the risk of head injuries. Unlike…

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    Fatal injuries for a football players After catching a brown pigskin spheroid ball than getting hit with the force of what feels like the mass of a truck and being knocked out cold.Then minutes later being thrown back into the jungle by medical officials.Then getting hit by another truck over and over again.That's what the life of an NFL player is and have been since the beginning in 1920.Yes, of course the game has been revolutionized and there have been evaluations of equipment and rules.Even…

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    Essay On Concussions

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    playing professional football, brain injuries may be some of the most severe because of their short and long-term effects on the individual. The brain is very susceptible to injuries from the harsh impacts that come with playing football. Concussions are classified as a mild-degree traumatic brain injury that results from one’s body or head being hit hard enough to cause the brain to shake or twist inside the skull. This type of blow often occurs during tackles and falls in football practices…

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    Concussions In The Nfl

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    turn football into a safer sport in the eyes of the players and the eyes of the public? There has been a lot of criticism on the NFL stand with concussions, and it is well deserved. In 2015, there were 199 players that were concussed and had to take participate in the concussion protocol. The number was a huge increase from 2014, where there was 123 players that had a concussion during the 2014 NFL season. I’m writing this as a concerned fan of your organization. I respect the game of American…

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    million students in America obtain sports-related injuries each year. The idea of having children play competitive sports has been put under fire for years. Parents are questioning whether the benefits of competitive sports overpower the inevitable dangers of participating. Some parents think that having their kids participate in a competitive sport is very beneficial, while other parents think a bit differently about the situation. We believe it’s clear to see that children should not play…

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    Persuasive Essay Football

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    your child, and with them playing sports there will be some moments where you think it is not safe for your child to play a contact tough sport such as football that has a lot of head to head contact and some serious injuries. Well in this paper there will be lots of reason why parents shouldn’t let their child play this evolving game of football. This is a very dangerous sport so most say no you should not let your child play. First of the most common reason is the concussion. That injury can…

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    have all the power then why is it so hard for us to stop the negligence? In the CBS article which discusses “How Can NFL Fans Not Feel Guilty In Light Of Brain Disease Revelations,” Ryan emphasizes that the first problem that many football fans share is that we see football only as entertainment and nothing more. “It’s easy to forget that behind the facemasks are real people with real families, with children who need functional fathers.” (Ryan Chatelain, CBS) That is where our problems as fans…

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    Americans today tend to believe that the NFL is a great sport to participate in and has no flaws. But the NFL is a dangerous sport where the players often suffer from concussions. According to the Medical News Today, over 4,000 former football players filed lawsuits alleging that the National Football League failed to protect them from the long-term health consequences of concussions. Also just in 2013, 228 NFL players have been diagnosed with concussions that season, according to the league’s…

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    favorite sport. What comes to mind? The NFL. There are not many Americans that do not love football. We live for the big hit and the memorable plays that change the game. Along with those big hits and memorable plays come concussions. Lots of concussions. Concussions that are happening way more often than most people think. They are ruining the lives of players. As a female high school senior, I have an incredible love for the sport of football. I spend my Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays…

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    Research Paper Concussions in Football Bang! Lights out. The most painful ringing is that of a concussion. A concussion is a very serious injury that results from harsh impact to the brain. Concussions can lead to serious long-term issues, as well as death and severe brain damage. With that being said, in contact sports, specifically American football, impacts to the head area are unfortunate familiarity. As a result of this problem, equipment and attire used in football has been continuously…

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