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and not everyone is aligned with your statement.....additionally some individuals may be much more prone than others when it comes to CTE, but its not understood why. So it seems that blanket statements are not wise. But I fully acknowledge you will not be open to any view other than the one you align, so done going down your rabbit hole. Just suffice it to say, there is not total consensus who exactly is at risk. https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/should-potential-risk-chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy-be-discussed-young-athletes/2017-07 In addition to studies on CTE, multiple studies have demonstrated brain changes on neuroimaging following concussion [11-16], but the long-term implication of these changes is currently unknown. Recently, there has been increased attention to the potential effects of repeated subconcussive head trauma on the brain. While this is most often discussed in relation to football, other contact sports, such as wrestling and soccer, also involve some degree of this type of head impact. A recent study of 25 youth football players found an association between cumulative head impact exposure and microstructural changes in certain white matter tracts over a single season in the absence of concussion [17]. Similarly, a longitudinal study of collegiate football players found white matter changes on diffusion-tensor MRI following one season of play in the absence of concussion; however, these athletes underwent repeat imaging after six months of rest from contact activity, and the white matter changes had returned to baseline [18]. At this time, there is not enough evidence to correlate changes in white matter to the subsequent development of neurodegenerative disease or functional deficits, especially in young athletes. Shared decision making regarding sports participation. Health care professionals routinely counsel young patients and their parents about the consequences of activities that could impact long-term health, such as drug and alcohol use, sex, diet, and exercise. Similar to inclusion of pediatric patients in discussions of how smoking can lead to cancer or how obesity can lead to hypertension and heart disease, we recommend that young people be included in the discussion of concussion and repetitive head trauma and the unknown risk of CTE. This discussion often requires a longer clinic visit. The physician should review the patient’s concussion history and risk factors for prolonged recovery with the family. There is evidence to suggest that prior history of concussion, younger age, history of headaches, and history of learning disability might be risk factors for prolonged recovery [9, 19, 20, 22]. Discussion of risk should be age appropriate and individualized, taking into account the child’s level of cognitive and emotional development [24]. It is important to be honest about the fact that, despite the available research on concussion and CTE, much remains unknown, including causation, incidence, and risk. Some young athletes and families are more willing to accept this unknown risk than others. https://news.umiamihealth.org/en/should-i-let-my-kid-play-tackle-football/ “This can be very concerning, especially in developing brains,” says Gillian Hotz, Ph.D. neuroscientist and Director of the Concussion Program at the University of Miami Health System, specializing in concussion, neurotrauma, neurocognition, and neurorehabilitation. “But a lot more research needs to be done. We still need to figure out who is high risk [for damage] and who isn’t. Why is it that some players can take hits but don’t develop neurological damage, and others do?”

@Muda69 I understood...my question was rhetorical. I see you chose to ignore my comment about accepting the risk of driving a car, understanding the fatality risks....not to mentioned life altering accident potential. Is there risk of playing football...yes. Is there risk is many other occupations and activities...yes. Do people make risk vs benefit choices in life....all the time. The impact to children with long-term CTE is very different than adults. That is based on the laws of physics...mass, rate of collision, etc. That risk is not apple to apple.

I understood...my question was rhetorical.

it is apples to oranges....what are the populations playing professional football vs hikers? How many people died in automobile crashes last year in the US? Can I state driving a car will kill you?? Does that prevent you from driving understanding the risk?

Tremendous growth...while at the bottom of 6A enrollment now, my guess that will continue to evolve and change. Wonder if their growth will force them to start evaluating other conferences? In the same sectional as Center Grove...will be good to start building a Johnson Country rivalry on the gridiron. They used to play some in the past, but stopped.

Crazy athlete with his speed and vertical jump. Physical for his size and very smart. Seems like a strong candidate for the nickel spot as well as a cover corner.

?? not seeing anything on Google or X.....what happened?

What was that all about?? Never quite seen a "celebration" like that......

Thanks for making an incredible difference over the past 25 years YG!! Good to know you will be opening up a new chapter to serve our youth!!

Not going to lie….Quenton looks great in IU football merch.

Your opinion is certainly shared…

Thanks...did not remember the time gap...makes sense

I knew the 2nd one....Bob, I have to ask...what led him to leave ND for South Carolina? That one to me always felt like a step down.......

His senior VCU profile in 2016-17 https://vcuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/mo-alie-cox/798 Don't think he was...looks like the game you were referencing was 2011. Mo was a frosh 2012-13. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/game/_/gameId/310792509/vcu-purdue

Not the first Colts rodeo in this space....Mo Alie-Cox (BBall VCU) and Marcus Pollard (BBall Bradley). Both very productive NFL tights ends....not at the Gates level, but excellent ROI players.