Football: Crippling Concussions, Wacky Mascots
I'm as trouble as most folks by the overwhelming scientific evidence about the damage concussions do to football players and how I can continue to enjoy the sport in light of that fact. And this Time article (and its sidebar) does a good job of explaining the situation. But, REALLY, did no one look at the links appended to various paragraphs? Because they're kind of appalling.
The link just needs a better segue and added context, like this:
"The fact that he won't be around to raise his boys – that's the hardest thing," Lisa McHale said. While many close to the NFL say they sympathize with families such as the McHales, not everyone agrees. University of Wisconsin mascot Bucky the Badger pretended to dry-hump University of Iowa mascot Herky the Hawkeye in the McHale's kitchen while waving a giant foam finger emblazoned with "We're No. 1."
Well, and one of the eccentric mascots is Concussy the Concussion.
Teddy the (dancing) Subdural Hematoma.
It's understandable that you're distancing yourself from football in light of the Colts' impending victory. I have them by 3 in the Times' NFL Playoff Challenge. That's right, you heard me, the Times' NFL Playoff Challenge.
"The death toll continues to mount, and when UN public health experts look ahead, they see only further catastrophe as water-borne diseases claim even more victims."
"Click here to see a video of Marlene Dietrich performing 'Hot Voodoo'."
Also the caption at the top calls Kyle Turley a "linebacker," which he was not at all.
"Insane person" would have been a better description.
I gave up on football for this reason.