1. As defined by the CDC, a concussion is a type of Traumatic Brain Injurycaused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that can change the way thebrain normally functions. Concussions can also occur from a blow tothe body that causes the head to move rapidly back and forth. Even ading, getting your bell rung, or what seems to be mild bump or blowto the head can be serious business.

2. Signs and Syptoms By an observer appears dazed or stunned, is confusedabout assignment or position, forgets instruction, is unsureof the game score or opponent, moves clumsily, answersquestions slowly, loses consciousness even briefly, showsmood behavior or personality changes, or the inability torecall events prior to or after the impact. By the athlete headache or pressure in the head, nauseaor vomiting, balance problems or dizziness, double orblurry vision, sensitivity to light or noise, concentration ormemory problems, confusion, or quick mood changes. 3. Some Science behind the Impact http://youtu.be/fFkWTGKNLT8 4. In the NFL in 2010 167 Total 12 Players to IR Concussions per Team 0 = Tampa Bay 1 = San Diego 2 = Houston, Buffalo 3 = Miami, Jets, Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver 4 = San Francisco, Kansas City, Giants 5 = Tennessee, New England, Jacksonville, Green Bay 6 = Indianapolis, Arizona, Washington, New Orleans 7 = Dallas, Pittsburgh 8 = Baltimore, Seattle, Minnesota, Detroit, Oakland, Philadelphia, Cleveland, St. Louis 10 = Carolina Concussions by general Position QB = 11 RB = 12 TE = 15 WR = 28 OL = 15Offense = 81 (48.5%) DL = 17 LB = 25 DB = 44Defense = 86 (51.5%) 5. Where concussions come from. http://youtu.be/FSHqMrKL7GE http://youtu.be/XQfAXlDH4K4 http://youtu.be/JRvBqwHJo8Q 6. Concussion Cases in the NFL One fraud and negligence lawsuit filed in Philadelphiaaccuses the NFL of publishing nonscientific papers writtenby biased members of its medical committee, whiledenouncing valid research. The plaintiffs include formerEagles Ron Solt, who suffers from substantial memory loss,and Rich Miano who is asymptomatic but seeks medicalmonitoring. At least eight similar lawsuits have been filed in New York,New Jersey, Georgia and Florida. Two-time Super Bowlchampion Jim McMahon and more than 100 other playershave signed on, citing symptoms that range fromoccasional memory problems to depression to degenerativebrain disease. 7. Play it safe With a game like football there is a level of danger andviolent impacts that cannot be avoided or the gamewould lose its integrity. What we as the future of theSports Management world can do, however, is acquirethe knowledge to realize when one of these TBIs hasoccurred and effectively treat them so the athletes canrecover properly and continue with their careers. 8. Dont be a crash dummy. In addition to the health concerns, many ethical issues are involved with concussions. Responsibility for and solutions to these issues should be taken seriously by all those involved with athletes at the professional, collegiate, and youth level. 9. It is on our shouldersUse yourhead. As Sport Managers we need to make sure that the education about concussions is out there for everyone to know and utilize; all the way from parents to coaches, and the players themselves. Consequences need to exist for individuals that knowingly put players back in the game who are exhibiting symptoms, or are suspected to have suffered a concussion.