Harvey 1 Kenny Harvey Mr. Karwatsky Freshman Seminar, Per.1 9 January 2014 How safe is football? That is a question that many have been debating for years. Overall, I believe that football is safe to play. It seems that, in today society, there is an overwhelming in the game. Grandmothers, grandfathers, adults, kids, aunts and uncles are all interested in the game of football. I, like a lot of other people I know, am also very interested in the game. Due to medical reasons, I am unable to
the impact playing football can have on a player’s brain. I think college football should be banned for three reasons. First, it is too dangerous for the players, and the short term and long term medical effects of playing are not healthy. Secondly, illegal behavior is not properly handled because universities are trying to protect their football programs and coaches. Finally, many universities are spending too much money, which should be spent on academics, on their football teams. Obviously there
Computed Tomography scan otherwise known as a CAT scan. Although these pieces of technology can detect concussions, sometimes it does not and the person may not notice until later. Immediately after a doctor diagnosis a concussion, the concussed person should not return back to sports or activities in which require movement for at least one week. Every doctor will advise a person with a concussion to not do activities in which require physical contact because they can have a higher risk of a new brain