At least 7 American football players in middle and high school have died in August
At least 7 American football players in middle and high school have tragically lost their lives in August alone. The statistics from the National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research are chilling – 16 football-related deaths in all of last year, with 9 occurring in middle and high school programs. The fact that these deaths cannot be solely attributed to the physicality of the sport, with 10 out of 16 being indirectly related, highlights a deeper issue within the culture of high school football.
The pressure to “be tough” or “man up” in the scorching heat of summer practices is a narrative that plays out across the country.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker