Student reporter Cross Warnock dives into CTE in U.S. football in this two-part series. Click on the headlines to read more. READ PT. 1: CTE in U.S. Football The increase in medical research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) gives reason to believe in a potential link to the health of U.S. football players. According to […]
CTE in U.S. Football
By Cross Warnock The increase in medical research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) gives reason to believe in a potential link to the health of U.S. football players. According to Arizona Law Review, Jeffrey Miller, the NFL’s senior vice president for Health and Safety Policy, said there was a correlation between football and degenerative brain […]
Retired NFLer Merril Hoge denies CTE-related dangers in football
By Cross Warnock Retired NFL running back Merril Hoge said his career did not end early because of head trauma. “That’s an absolute lie,” Hoge said. “My career ended because of improper care.” Hoge said he was unable to cognitively function after the concussion but was cleared to play five days later. “Even in 1994,” […]