Let the Boys Play Safety Course

Why the College Football Safety Course is Necessary:

 

Head and neck injuries are an evident and on-going issue in college football. The National College Athletic Association recently established new targeting rules to college football games in aim to keep players safe by reducing head-to-head blows. These rules are stirring up heating arguments because it is difficult to notice the difference between a head-to-head contact hit and an intentional targeting hit. Controversy is caused because it is solely up to the referee to decide the verdict of the hit, and whether the player will get a penalty, or ejected from the game. The controversy, confusion, and anger these rules have created in college football players, coaches, and fans significantly outweighs the attempt the keep the player's safe. Other less controversial methods of keeping college players safe are available. A mandatory safety course taught by a retired football veteran where methods of safety and proper tackling form are stressed will increase player's awareness and knowledge on safety. The safety course is initially starting within the Big Ten Conference where trends of player injuries will be recorded to identify the decrease in player injuries. It will then be expanded to all other major college football conferences. The goal of this safety course is to create a safer game environment on game day without corrupting the entertainment aspect of the game. This will keep players, coaches and the audience much happier and more content with the rules of the game.

 

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