In the world of football, the name Ditka is iconic. It is as instantly recognizable as names like Aikman, Namath, or Brady. Mike Ditka is also one of the only people to win an NFL title as a player, assistant coach, and head coach. Unsurprisingly, the deep love of football stretches to his extended family.…
ReadWhether or not you agree with the changes, there is no denying that football isn’t the same as it used to be – all thanks to concussions. For one, players face numerous new rules dictating not just when they are removed from play, but how and when they can tackle another player. Even further, athletes…
ReadThe great majority of the concussion controversy in football focuses on the NFL, but a Buzzfeed report on the number of teenagers who have died from brain or neck injuries sustained playing football this year is terrifying. Last week we reported the news that 17-year-old Hopi High School student Charles Youvella died from a traumatic…
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