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Jadrian Clark, #10, is tackled by two Portland State Players in the Homecoming game on Oct. 8. Hard tackles can cause concussions, but changes made in football are designed to reduce the risks. (Dalton Flandro / The Signpost)

Rules, new tech help fight concussions

John Keeffer December 2, 2016

Football has come under scrutiny in recent years due to research on concussions during the games and their impact's effects on participants.According to the NCAA, concussions make up 7.4 percent of all...

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) stops to sign autographs after the afternoon practice at Cowboys training camp in Oxnard, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (Max Faulkner/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS)

Injuries cripple careers

Harrison Epstein September 6, 2016

Disclaimer: I'm a lifelong New York Giants fan.Tony Romo needs to retire. For his own sake, I think it’s time for him to call it a career. For most players, their worst fears post-career are brain...

WSU trainer, coach and player sound off on concussions

April 8, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDXsptZJosQ Head injuries are the biggest issue facing the game of football. Millions of dollars are being invested in finding a solution to concussions, or at least...

WSU students conduct research at Dew Tour

January 4, 2013

Weber State University students in athletic training and nursing went to the Winter Dew Tour in Breckenridge, Colo., to gather research on concussions related to extreme snow sports through helmet sensors,...

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