Australian Football League

concussion can result from a car crash, a fall, or an assault. It is estimated that between 1.1 million and 1.9 million children are concussed annually. Although sports are not the only way you can suffer from a concussion, many people are quitting football because of the dangers of getting a concussion. Moreover, concussions should not be taken lightly. Some…

28 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. That’s an incredible stat that no other quarterback came close to this season. No matter the competition Brady finds a way to get the job done. In the divisional round against the number one ranked defense in the league this year…

plans. The key here with the signing of Morris isn’t just getting a back that fits the Cowboys’ running scheme – Morris has been reliable and durable. The 6th round pick of the ’12 draft has started in all 16 games in each of his four seasons in the league, with career totals of 4,713 rushing yards on 1,078 attempts and finding pay dirt 29 times (all rushing scores). The addition of Morris improves the backfield, but ultimately provides the Cowboys with depth at running…

Do I envision playing football? Absolutely not," he said. "Do I expect to get some calls? Yes, that's the reality." One NFL executive told ESPN via text message that "Romo is now every team's emergency backup QB in case your starter gets hurt" and that those teams would have to "pay him to come out of 'retirement.'" Romo said: "You never say never," but added that "there's no part of me that wants to play." Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he wishes Romo and his family "nothing but the best."…

Have you had an high impact injury before? Believe it or not football has a lot of pretty bad injuries. There needs to be more scientific research because these injuries and can cause CTE, can result in death, and can cause concussions. First, more should be done to prevent these injuries from leading to serious illnesses. CTE is a brain disease caused by repetitive head trauma. CTE is very serious, it can lead to depression, aggression, impulse-control problems, memory loss, and dementia…

Football, it’s America's favorite pastime, with millions and millions just watching the Super Bowl. But is it really worth it? With playing and even just watching there are many consequences. Putting yourself out there to play for the love of the game, entertainment, or even just for the money, you are putting your physical and mental health at risk. Whether you like it or not you have to face the facts, it’s a dangerous sport with many cons. Myself, I don’t mind watching it, I’m a cheerleader…

achievements are even a drop in the bucket of my potential. That's what EVERYONE TOLD ME. Because no one thought that singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse would overdose on drugs; that quarterback Ryan Leaf would get caught embezzling money from a high school football team; of that Haley Joel Osment would go from “seeing dead people”…

“Plan”) is a member plan of the National Football League Professional Football Players Insurance Trust (the “Trust”). There are two members to this trust, the Plan and the NFL Former Player Life Improvement Plan. Participants should refer to the Plan document, as amended, and Trust Agreement for more complete information. The League Office of the National Football League (the “NFL League Office”) was established by the Member Clubs of the National Football League (“NFL”) to coordinate and handle…

It was a glorious day for Browns fans as they witnessed something that hasn’t occurred since 2007, a victory in Baltimore. It was a rare sighting, but Cleveland pulled off the stunning upset in an overtime thriller. At first, it didn’t look to good for the Browns. After three and outs from both teams, the Ravens struck first. The defense was fooled by the fake hand off to Justin Forsett and Joe Flacco went unscathed to score from one yard out. On the next possession, Josh McCown orchestrated a…

The NFL, Football, and Brain Disease What is there to say? Football has always been football; a rough recreational game fun, a sport meant for enjoyment. That was until, CTE, a brain disease linked to football has caused many parents, children, and families to suffer. Now CTE, is often found in athletes who have had some type of repetitive head trauma. Whether football is the main cause of CTE, varies because there are other instances in which someone has developed CTE. For example, former…