College football is not immune from the incidence of concussions, although as John has shown the reported numbers seem lower. There are reasons for this, but I will let him explain them to you more in-depth. Regardless, the injury occurs as in the case of some “higher” profile athletes.
Justin Blackmon, possibly the best wide receiver in the country of Oklahoma State sustained a possible concussion this past Saturday and was held from practice. This is not unusual but the term used by OSU to describe Blackmon’s injury is horrible;
Justin Blackmon was held out of Oklahoma State’s practice Sunday night after getting “dinged” in the head during the first half of Saturday’s win against Missouri.
Dinged, really? C’mon man!!!
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Referring to concussions as a “head injury” diminishes the actual effects the injury is having. The more prudent and descriptive term would be brain injury. Unfortunately while listing injuries Continue reading