[Hawkeye's-911T]

I don't recall this subject being posted in the recent past, although concussions in contact sports has been discussed previously on this forum. It seems to me to be in the news more frequently & all too often, the outcome inevitably results in a diminished & or a shortened life span for an increasing number of retired pro athletes - Tony Dorsett being the latest example.

I wonder if the short term gain & stardom accorded pro athletes is worth shaving good years off the back side of their lives - especially now research into inherent risks & the effects of cumulative physical wear & tear are being recognized. This may give parents of young children considering participating contact sports just cause for some concern.

New evidence of repeated or accumulated head trauma is sure to have some repercussions & may possibly bring changes to the future of contact sports. One has to bear in mind of course, these changes should avoid altering the basic spirit or to emasculate said sport.

Although the NFL & NHL have recently been taking some steps to address this issue, the basic question remains: what more can or should be done about it?

How do you folks feel & where do you think the solution(s) may be found?

Cheers
JB