The Picture of Concussion

[Mean Green 93-98]

I thought it was interesting that the Tulsa World chose this photo to illustrate the problem of concussions in football:

Tulsa's Ja'Terian Douglas is stopped by Zed Evans(1), Jamal Mashall(14) and Fred Scott of North Texas on Nov. 30, 2013. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World file

http://newsok.com/concussion-years-of-playing-football-linked-to-brain-injury-in-local-study/article/4818374

[GreenBat]

I thought it was interesting that the Tulsa World chose this photo to illustrate the problem of concussions in football:

Tulsa's Ja'Terian Douglas is stopped by Zed Evans(1), Jamal Mashall(14) and Fred Scott of North Texas on Nov. 30, 2013. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World file

http://newsok.com/concussion-years-of-playing-football-linked-to-brain-injury-in-local-study/article/4818374

When the NT reserves are still smacking the Tulsa Hurricanes hard. Hope that player wasn't hurt, but love the reserves bringing the pain.

[UNTexas]

When the NT reserves are still smacking the Tulsa Hurricanes hard. Hope that player wasn't hurt, but love the reserves bringing the pain.

I laughed at the use of reserves. Like its a battle.

[GrayEagle]

Weren't they members of the kickoff cover unit as well? Either way, it shows that they get after it.

[keith]

When I was 5, my mom would not let me play with my older brothers in a sandlot football game. So I sat on the sidelines and watched. Sixty minutes later, I was the one in an ambulance on the way to the hospital with a concussion. Spent the next two days there. There is risk in everything we do...even being a spectator on the sidelines. Would have rather played the game.

[UNTBill]

When I was 5, my mom would not let me play with my older brothers in a sandlot football game. So I sat on the sidelines and watched. Sixty minutes later, I was the one in an ambulance on the way to the hospital with a concussion. Spent the next two days there. There is risk in everything we do...even being a spectator on the sidelines. Would have rather played the game.

You had to bring that up. I did say I was sorry.

[DeepGreen]

That photo is too close to call. As far as a direct helmet to helmet hit, Evans' helmet is behind the ballcarrier's helmet.

[DT 90]

That photo is too close to call. As far as a direct helmet to helmet hit, Evans' helmet is behind the ballcarrier's helmet.

To close of a call for what? He is being tackled. Nothing illegal about it.

If you want to see an illegal hit here you go. http://www.dentonrc.com/sports/colleges/north-texas-headlines/20120915-football-boutwells-return-could-bolster-unt.ece

or this: http://www.dallasnews.com/incoming/20130921-north-texas-georgia-football_33309827_827001.jpg.ece/BINARY/original/North+Texas+Georgia+Football_33309827_827001.JPG

One was called and one was not.

The rule has also been "clarified" this year. Doesn't matter if the hit is initiated befow the neck if you go helmet to helmet on an unprotected player you are get get the flag. It is also 15 yards from the spot of the foul, not the previous spot as it was last year.

Edited June 9, 2014 by DT 90

[Mean Green 93-98]

That photo is too close to call. As far as a direct helmet to helmet hit, Evans' helmet is behind the ballcarrier's helmet.

Just to clarify, I don't think anybody at Tulsa World or here was suggesting that this was an illegal hit. Just a big hit.

[TheWestie]

To close of a call for what? He is being tackled. Nothing illegal about it.

If you want to see an illegal hit here you go. http://www.dentonrc.com/sports/colleges/north-texas-headlines/20120915-football-boutwells-return-could-bolster-unt.ece

or this: http://www.dallasnews.com/incoming/20130921-north-texas-georgia-football_33309827_827001.jpg.ece/BINARY/original/North+Texas+Georgia+Football_33309827_827001.JPG

One was called and one was not.

The rule has also been "clarified" this year. Doesn't matter if the hit is initiated befow the neck if you go helmet to helmet on an unprotected player you are get get the flag. It is also 15 yards from the spot of the foul, not the previous spot as it was last year.