Too many thoughts.
So I'll keep it to a few.
First and foremost:
This is about a human being.
A son
A brother
A friend
And yes, a teammate.
It was absolutely the right decision to end the game.
I think more games should end after a serious injury.
Players have suffered serious concussions, broken bones, and possible paralysis.
But the games continue.
What message does that send to our society?
We have become desensitized to the brutality that football has become.
The sport has to be made safer.
Safety protocols that have been developed apparently aren't sufficient.
Are they being adhered to?
If not, why not?
Also if not, are the punishments strict and swift?
What can be done to make the sport less dangerous?
Is padding to protect the chest possible?
Will it help?
They wear helmets, but they still get concussions.
So many questions still.
Football is a tremendous industry.
And risk is an inherent part of life.
Freak accidents and injuries happen every day.
Also, anyone can have both a natural talent and innate love for football.
Last night a former player said, "I loved the game from the moment a ball was put in my hands. I never wanted to do anything else. I had no Plan B."
So in my way of thinking, you don't end football.
You make it safer.
You strictly enforce safety.
You create a culture of safety.
And no one plays football until this happens.
librarianintx
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