[Herky] PENN STATE GAME IS PROVING TO BE A TOUGH SELL DESPITE THE HYPE AND CIRCUMSTANCES

[Craig B.]

That's very true also John, I hear you! Craig

On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 9:17 AM John Lundell <johnalundell at gmail.com> wrote:

> What I find sad are the many former football players who are permanently
> disabled and/or committing suicide due to their concussions.
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> *From:* Herky [mailto:herky-bounces at lists.herky.net] *On Behalf Of *Craig
> B.
> *Sent:* Thursday, September 21, 2017 9:13 AM
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> *Subject:* Re: [Herky] PENN STATE GAME IS PROVING TO BE A TOUGH SELL
> DESPITE THE HYPE AND CIRCUMSTANCES
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> I have been a high school and college football fan and coach my whole
> life, but I know the dangers of the sport. Some people even liken it to the
> "sport" of boxing. I don't buy that argument but I do know our awareness of
> concussions, etc has exploded in recent years. We are seeing even high
> powered programs like Iowa City West HS have some trouble getting enough
> players to come out for football! The parents may be instrumental in ending
> high school football at least and the biggest part of me finds that very
> sad!
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> On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 9:04 AM James Kusack <kusack at cox.net> wrote:
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> On Sep 20, 2017, at 11:26 PM, Gwen Enokian <gmcnhawkeye at gmail.com> wrote:
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> interesting
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> better wall to wall seasons will increase sales
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> I dunno.  The NFL is also showing decline in interest.  One explanation
> that is offered is the negative publicity, concussions, etc.   Is it time
> to “short” football?
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> JMK
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