Texas, Arch Manning and concussion
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New imaging data suggest prior concussion alters cortical microstructure and surface area in young athletes, highlighting early neurotrauma effects in contact sports.
Florida A&M linebacker Nay'Ron Jenkins is recovering after suffering a concussion during a game. Jenkins left the field on a cart after a tackle in the fourth quarter against Alcorn State. He is currently in concussion protocol, and his return to play is ...
The NFL concussion protocol only has five steps, while the NCAA's has six. Really though the NFL's final stage is full football activity and clearance, which is what the NCAA has, but the NCAA just splits it into two steps instead of one combined one, so the policies really are the same, including the same general terms for each stage.
Former South Carolina State player Robert Geathers won an $18 million lawsuit against the NCAA for hiding concussion risks.
The NFL and NFLPA announced in a joint statement that the New York Giants, head coach Brian Daboll, and running back Cam Skattebo were fined for violating the concussion protocol.
Broncos WR Marvin Mims (concussion protocol) did not practice Thursday, putting his status in doubt for Sunday's game.
Broncos All-Pro return man Marvin Mims was not supposed to be in for a late-game kick return with Denver leading by 20 on which he sustained a concussion, head coach Sean Payton said Monday.
Following a civil trial that wrapped up late last week, Orangeburg County jurors awarded $10 million to 68-year-old Robert Geathers.
Arch Manning's heroics led Texas to a thrilling 34-31 victory over Vanderbilt, keeping the Longhorns’ College Football Playoff hopes alive.