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NFL's concussion concerns hit home for parents of young players, clouding football's future
Sat, 26 May 2012 08:32:03 -0700
Already uneasy about the idea of letting her 7-year-old son Jason start playing tackle football, Elizabeth Giancarli made up her mind when former NFL star Junior Seau committed suicide.
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NFL Concussions: Junior Seau's Suicide Leaves Parents Concerned About Children Playing Football
Sat, 26 May 2012 10:21:50 -0700
-- Already uneasy about the idea of letting her 7-year-old son Jason start playing tackle football, Elizabeth Giancarli made up her mind when former NFL star Junior Seau committed suicide.
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NFL's head injuries raise concerns with youth football parents
Sat, 26 May 2012 10:12:54 -0700
The NFL's head injury issues are causing some parents of youth and high school football players to rethink whether football is safe enough for their children.
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Parents' dilemma: Let children play football?
Sat, 26 May 2012 08:49:44 -0700
By CHRIS JENKINS AP Sports Writer Already uneasy about the idea of letting her 7-year-old son Jason start playing tackle football, Elizabeth Giancarli made up her mind when former NFL star Junior Seau...
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NFL's concussion effect trickling down to Pop Warner
Sat, 26 May 2012 16:11:28 -0700
Already uneasy about the idea of letting her 7-year-old son Jason start playing tackle football, Elizabeth Giancarli made up her mind when former NFL star Junior Seau committed suicide.
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Responsible coaching can save youth football
Mon, 28 May 2012 10:31:51 -0700
Sunday’s sports pages from sea to shining sea not only included an Associated Press column regarding gambling on NFL games, but also contained an AP article on the future of youth football. The item from Chris Jenkins provides an accurate snapshot of the practical consequences flowing from the combination of a generation of helicopter parenting…
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Possible sports gambling in New Jersey is not expected to alter NFL's Super Bowl plans
Fri, 25 May 2012 10:27:56 -0700
The NFL plans to host its championship at Metlife Stadium in February 2014 regardless of whether gambling in the state exists.
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Sports Briefs: NFL makes thigh and knee pads mandatory
Wed, 23 May 2012 11:17:15 -0700
ATLANTA -- The NFL made thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season, a move that drew criticism from the players' union and some of the players.
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Brad Rock: Colleges should get aid from rich NFL
Sat, 26 May 2012 19:02:52 -0700
The cost of college football is too much for the colleges and the NFL has an abundance of cash. It only makes sense for the...
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Exonerated football star to NFL: Give me a chance
Fri, 25 May 2012 13:38:59 -0700
Now cleared of rape charge that put him in prison for 5 years, one-time football star Brian Banks wants to pursue NFL dreams
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