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CTE is not about concussions. CTE is about repeated, sub-concussive hits (https://concussionfoundation.org/CTE-resources/subconcussive-impacts https://concussio
by unexpected 9y ago
CTE is not about concussions. CTE is about repeated, sub-concussive hits (https://concussionfoundation.org/CTE-resources/subconcussive-impacts https://concussionfoundation.org/CTE-resources/subconcussive...)
So, I don't think it's fair to say that you're not "killing the brains of your young men". Based on the best research available, Rugby players, who may be at less risk for concussions due to the safety protocols you have outlined, are still at a high risk for CTE.
- outsideoflife 9y ago> are still at a high risk for CTE. This is a very good point. I am concerned as the Rugby players have become bigger and faster (which I put down to not so much sports science as sports chemistry) in the last 10 years and the impacts are harder. Rugby is a contact sport and is dangerous for your brain. My argument has developed during the day due to some excellent responses. What I want to say now, is there are some lessons American Football can take from Rugby to make a dangerous game safer without risking the spectacle. Making it totally safe is going to be much harder