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I'm a big football fan and got a ton of enjoyment out of Friday nights, but fears of football injuries are not unfounded.

In three years of high school varsity, we saw numerous injuries, many of them what I would consider serious: several concussions, few knees, several shoulders, ankles, wrists, toes, eyes, etc. For our family, we were willing to tolerate the risk. And, no doubt, there are many rewards associated with playing football. But, of course, a 16 yo never think a serious injury is going to happen to him so it's unclear to me how much the kids consider the risk v. reward of football. I'll miss the games, but part of me is thinking "phew," now that it's over for my son.

2/25/1612:49 PM

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