President Obama calls for more research into youth concussions

[Sportsguy9695]

President Barack Obama called Thursday for more robust research into youth concussions, saying there remains deep uncertainty over both the scope of the troubling issue and the long-term impacts on young people.

"We want our kids participating in sports," Obama said as he opened a day-long summit on concussions at the White House. "As parents, though, we want to keep them safe and that means we have to have better information."

The summit signaled an effort by Obama to use the power of the presidency to elevate a national conversation over youth concussions. The White House brought together representatives of professional sports leagues, coaches, parents, young athletes, medical professionals and others for the event.

Obama, an avid sports fan and father of two daughters involved in athletics, highlighted millions of dollars in pledges and other support from the National Football League, the National Institutes of Health and others to conduct research that could begin to provide answers and improve safety.

Among the financial commitments is a $30 million joint research effort by the NCAA and the Department of Defense and an NFL commitment of $25 million over the next three years to promote youth sports safety.

The president said additional research needs to also be combined with a broader recognition of the need to take the matter seriously.

"We have to change a culture that says, 'Suck it up,'" he said.

Source: ESPN

 

[theSabanator20]

President Barack Obama called Thursday for more robust research into youth concussions, saying there remains deep uncertainty over both the scope of the troubling issue and the long-term impacts on young people.

"We want our kids participating in sports," Obama said as he opened a day-long summit on concussions at the White House. "As parents, though, we want to keep them safe and that means we have to have better information."

The summit signaled an effort by Obama to use the power of the presidency to elevate a national conversation over youth concussions. The White House brought together representatives of professional sports leagues, coaches, parents, young athletes, medical professionals and others for the event.

Obama, an avid sports fan and father of two daughters involved in athletics, highlighted millions of dollars in pledges and other support from the National Football League, the National Institutes of Health and others to conduct research that could begin to provide answers and improve safety.

Among the financial commitments is a $30 million joint research effort by the NCAA and the Department of Defense and an NFL commitment of $25 million over the next three years to promote youth sports safety.

The president said additional research needs to also be combined with a broader recognition of the need to take the matter seriously.

"We have to change a culture that says, 'Suck it up,'" he said.

Source: ESPN

Obama is pussifying America... Fucking libs

The only way to play injury free in football is to not play at all. This sport ain't for pussies. Obama said himself he would never let his son play football. Simply for the reason stated above.

Everything in this world that is fun has dangers. That's what makes it fun.

 

[NDHoosier101]

President Barack Obama called Thursday for more robust research into youth concussions, saying there remains deep uncertainty over both the scope of the troubling issue and the long-term impacts on young people.

"We want our kids participating in sports," Obama said as he opened a day-long summit on concussions at the White House. "As parents, though, we want to keep them safe and that means we have to have better information."

I've seen this on ESPN, it just seems like kind of a "no shit, I'm pretty sure they're already looking into it" situation.

If he said it 4 years ago it'd have been a good call.

 

[Brasky]

Nebraska has invested a massive amount of money into concussion research. They are the tip of the spear in concussion research period.

 

[Brasky]

I've seen this on ESPN, it just seems like kind of a "no shit, I'm pretty sure they're already looking into it" situation.

If he said it 4 years ago it'd have been a good call.

"looking into it" is not helping anyone. Swift action needs to be taken. Nebraska has their shit together, and he's telling everyone else to follow suit.

 

[Brasky]

Obama is pussifying America... Fucking libs

The only way to play injury free in football is to not play at all. This sport ain't for pussies. Obama said himself he would never let his son play football. Simply for the reason stated above.

Everything in this world that is fun has dangers. That's what makes it fun.

Put your political bias aside for one millisecond

 

[757Hokie83]

Nebraska has invested a massive amount of money into concussion research. They are the tip of the spear in concussion research period.

nebraska is just jumping on VT's coattails

 

[Brasky]

nebraska is just jumping on VT's coattails

VT has been doing great things for a while with concussion research hehe. If NU is ever going to jump on anyone's coattails, this is a great coattail to jump on

 

[Bandwagonbo2]

I wish he'd call for more research into job creation and fixing the economy

 

[757Hokie83]

VT has been doing great things for a while with concussion research hehe. If NU is ever going to jump on anyone's coattails, this is a great coattail to jump on

 

[theSabanator20]

Put your political bias aside for one millisecond

forgive me for my opinion.

What I meant to say was, "He is a little late."

This is already being discussed and researched among several major colleges. In all honesty, whenever sports and politics mix, it's never a good ending. Keep your opinion in D.C. Mr. POTUS.

 

[Sportsguy9695]

I wish he'd call for more research into job creation and fixing the economy

what he said

 

[romeo212000]

I wish he'd call for more research into job creation and fixing the economy

Best thing the government can do for the economy is get their fucking hands out of it.