PP: That guy just said the Washington Redskins won't be allowed to wear their traditional helmets this year.
GG: yeah, I heard about that.
GG: Maybe they'll have to change their name to "the washington concussions"
Just did a search on rugby and dementia – the rates are just as high for them:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/10685982/Silent-epidemic-of-brain-damage-and-dementia-caused-by-concussion-in-rugby-and-other-sports.html
Sisyphos about 10 years ago
I wonder if football wouldn’t be in fact safer in the long run without a lot of the armor that passes for protective gear nowadays?
IQTech61 about 10 years ago
Just did a search on rugby and dementia – the rates are just as high for them:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/10685982/Silent-epidemic-of-brain-damage-and-dementia-caused-by-concussion-in-rugby-and-other-sports.html
pschearer Premium Member about 10 years ago
Move the team to Idaho and rename them the Redskin Potatoes. (OK, so I stole that joke from someone, Sorry, someone.)