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Concussions and the NFL

By Nancy Harris Bonk Monday, December 19, 2011

 

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Sources:

Schefter, Adam. "Source: McCoy nearly recovered." ESPN. NFL. Updated December 18, 2011. http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7365415/cleveland-browns-colt-mccoy-nearly-ok-concussion-source-says

 

Wilson, Brad. "NFL's suspension of Pittsburgh's James Harrison shows teeth in new rules limiting hits, and more from the NFL for Week 15." The Express Times. December 18, 2011. http://tinyurl.com/6r3l7tb.

 

Withers, Tom. "Holmgren: Browns did not check McCoy on sideline." Chronc.Com. Sports. Updated December 15, 2011. http://tinyurl.com/cksgayh.

 

National Football League. "2011 Official Playing Rules and Casebook of the National Football League." 2011. http://tinyurl.com/cq7phe3.

 

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Last updated December 19, 2011

12/22/11 11:59am

Thank-you for stating what should be obvious to everyone especially the league.  I agree there needs to be tougher penalties for the players especially if it is not their first hit.  Harrison should be out for the season.  My choice would be forever.  The league needs to send a clear message that it won't be tolerated if not for the players well-being then from a business stand-point.  Do they not want to protect their multi-million dollar investments from intentional attacks?

I love the game of football but this is certainly taking away from the entertainment of it. 

Thank-you for your posts, I always enjoy themLaughing

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