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<blockquote data-quote="bke1984" data-source="post: 311037" data-attributes="member: 932"><p>I played from about age 8 to 16. I ended up quitting because everyone else got bigger and I didn't. I definitely got my bell rung (mostly in high school), but I never had a concussion (at least that I was aware of). We used to do stupid things like slam our heads together with our helmets on...and I remember getting light headed after several of these events. Hopefully this is discouraged these days...</p><p></p><p>So my take with my limited football experience...yes, I would play again, especially now that awareness of brain injuries has increased. </p><p></p><p>That being said, I know the question I posed is tough to answer unless you've actually been affected by CTE (either directly or indirectly). Obviously if you're not affected, why wouldn't you play again if you enjoyed it?</p><p></p><p>The crazy thing is how many former pro players (even those affected by CTE) say they would play football again. I watched a documentary on the '85 Bears a couple weeks back and every guy they interviewed said they would play again...including a couple of them that have CTE or other brain/spine injuries (Jim McMahon was a notable one). Now to be fair, a couple of guys from that team committed suicide...so it's probably safe to assume they regretted the decision to play. </p><p></p><p>Overall I think football is going to change...a lot. Right or wrong, perception is reality...more and more parents are scared to let their kids play football. My brother and sister in-law are prime examples, and he played D1 football. </p><p></p><p>It's sad for sure...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bke1984, post: 311037, member: 932"] I played from about age 8 to 16. I ended up quitting because everyone else got bigger and I didn't. I definitely got my bell rung (mostly in high school), but I never had a concussion (at least that I was aware of). We used to do stupid things like slam our heads together with our helmets on...and I remember getting light headed after several of these events. Hopefully this is discouraged these days... So my take with my limited football experience...yes, I would play again, especially now that awareness of brain injuries has increased. That being said, I know the question I posed is tough to answer unless you've actually been affected by CTE (either directly or indirectly). Obviously if you're not affected, why wouldn't you play again if you enjoyed it? The crazy thing is how many former pro players (even those affected by CTE) say they would play football again. I watched a documentary on the '85 Bears a couple weeks back and every guy they interviewed said they would play again...including a couple of them that have CTE or other brain/spine injuries (Jim McMahon was a notable one). Now to be fair, a couple of guys from that team committed suicide...so it's probably safe to assume they regretted the decision to play. Overall I think football is going to change...a lot. Right or wrong, perception is reality...more and more parents are scared to let their kids play football. My brother and sister in-law are prime examples, and he played D1 football. It's sad for sure... [/QUOTE]
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