Harvard University president Charles W. Eliot remarked in 1906 that colleges must purge themselves of football’s ‘monstrous evils’ after multiple player deaths, a sentiment echoed today.
Following the tragic death of football players, including Alabama A&M's Medrick Burnett Jr., concerns over player safety and the morality of maintaining football programs are urgent.
Neurologist Ann McKee warns that young contact sport athletes face a high risk of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, leading to severe mental health issues and cognitive decline.
With numerous fatalities and serious injuries in football, the lingering question remains: Should this sport have a place in educational institutions dedicated to student care?
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