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The Columbus Dispatch
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Flaws in Concussion Protocols and CTE Risks
A Dispatch investigation highlights that current concussion protocols across all levels of football—from college to youth leagues—fail to adequately protect players from repeated head injuries, increasing the risk of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Despite being linked to football for two decades, policies have not effectively addressed the "silent epidemic" of concussions. The growth of mega conferences, lucrative TV deals, and athlete compensation has added pressures that may worsen players' vulnerability to long-term brain injuries.
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