Practicing Smarter

The Ivy League football teams have taken a step which is sure to draw discussion among fans of the game.

In order to address the issue of concussions, the league has decided to limit full-contact practices to twice a week. The NCAA allows five.

They will also limit contact to one session during pre-season two-a-day workouts. They also plan to further educate players on the proper tackling techniques and the symptoms of concussions.

Some purists feel this is reducing the game to flag-football. I don't believe this to be the case. If left unattended, the dangers of concussions will destroy the game. Too many players suffer career ending injuries because of them.

It's one thing to play a violent game, but the health of players after they are done is too big of an issue to ignore.