In 2012 there were 3‚800‚000 reported concussions‚ 47% of those reports took place in high school football. 1 in 5 athletes will experience a concussion in each sport season and 33% of those athletes will experience at least one more before their high school graduation. Together as high school athletes‚ we need to stand up for our neurological safety in high school football by learning how to identify‚ treat and prevent a concussion. Now many people have no idea what a concussion even is. “A concussion
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due to extenuating circumstances. Entering into the spring semester‚ due to my performance in the Fall I knew there was a lot of work to be done. In the Fall‚ after being out of college for a few years I had to get acclimated to working and going to school full time‚ not to mention online schooling‚ which is something I hadn’t experienced before‚ but due to having to work to take care of myself I made the decision to try it because I know in order to truly excel in life I have to further my education
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The crowd was roaring and happily jumping from the intersection that just happened against the TCU. Everyone was ecstatic as the students waved their white towels and cheered on our team. The smell of donuts and popcorn filled the air as the game heated up. Waves of yellow and maroon filled the stadium like one united nation. During the third quarter‚ my friends and I sat down since we be The game was 3 to 23 and we all began to get tired and lose hope of the Gophers winning against TCU. Suddenly
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Essay on Two Perspectives on an Issue or Problem Did you know that the injury rate in the NFL is eight times higher than any other professional sport? Boy’s high school football has an injury rate that is three times higher than girls’ soccer‚ which has the second highest injury rate. An Increasing rate of former football players are being diagnosed with a brain disease called CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) which causes difficulties with memory‚ impulsive control and depression. Football
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I played basketball through middle and high school‚ but I learned quickly that college basketball was not my next step. I loved being around my teammates and always filling them up with laughter and joy. When it was game time‚ I was always there to cheer them on‚ even when they needed encouragement for their mistakes in the game or if they felt like they were having the worse game ever. I love the game of basketball because it keeps everyone on the edge of their seats with every shot that goes in
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“ Football After School ” What Parental feelings does McCarthy explore in the poem and how does she use language to present them to you? Football after school is a poem about a mothers‚ or the poets’‚ struggles in the harsh realisation of her son maturing‚ and having to experience school. Patricia is feeling powerless and worried about her sons inevitable future of him going to school which he has to endure. We observe the poet sharing her thoughts‚ and images‚ in each verse her view changes on
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per year in the United States alone. High school athletes consist of about 2.5 million of those injuries and an average of 6 high school football players die each year because of the sport they love (Stanford)(Gorman). It is well known that professional football players and even unpaid college football players risk their well being every day to put on a show for the many fans and spectators that enjoy watching people slam their heads into each other at high velocities. However‚ what is not as well
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This movie made me feel very thrown off with my overall perspective of football and how it is played and it’s dangers. I felt very scared for the players and mad at the coaches/ other leaders for not taking better care of their players. The way this game can affect someone’s life is horrible. People think this game is just simple fun and good times but behind the scenes many people get serious problems from playing it and it also can affect other people’s lives like their families. But‚ on the other
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Football At Two Different Levels Being in a football atmosphere is absolutely crazy to say the least. When the lights are turned on and the music is playing‚ it creates a feeling that cannot be matched. Many people create memories that they will never forget‚ no matter what level it is. High school and college football obviously have a lot of similarities and differences‚ but there are a lot more than people notice by just watching a game. There are two very different parts to the game. There
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Quite possibly the most significant time of my life was during my senior year as part of the Edison High School football team. The story of our 2006 season is a reflection of my life and testimony to my beliefs and values. Underdogs from day one‚ we represented not only our school‚ but also our community and families. Early expectations of the 2006 Eagles were low and the surrounding community was under the belief that Edison would be lucky to go 6-4 with the inexperienced players and the loss of
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