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Charges of exploitation and a growing concern for head injury and brain trauma have put college football in the spotlight. Do college football programs-which rake in millions-take advantage of student athletes, or do they provide young men with educational and professional opportunities they might not otherwise have? Do football's inherent danger and violence have any place in institutions of higher learning?
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Rugby has been called "a ruffian's game played by gentlemen" because of the unusually strong sense of community among its rival teams. An overview of rugby is provided in this program, with segments on the playing field, protective gear, and the role of the wingers, fly half, centers, flankers, and other players. Essentials of how the game is played according to international federation rules, including types of kicks and responses to tackles, are...
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Playing for Keeps follows the challenges facing several African-American football players and their coach, Fitz Hill, at San Joe State University, as they struggle to overcome obstacles on the field and in the classroom. This timely and provocative documentary highlights the national debate around the social and financial costs and consequences of maintaining competitive football programs on college campuses. Fitz Hill, one of only four African-American...
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Head injuries in youth and high school football pose daunting challenges that sensational media coverage has many parents believing are insurmountable. Factor in a sport culture resistant to change, too many coaches still teaching players to block and tackle using their heads, players unwilling to report concussions, and a game in which concussion identification and management remains haphazard and poorly understood, and it's no surprise that concerned...