Football is a very famous sport that has been around for centuries and has been famous for its advantages, but it comes with its disadvantages. There has been a debate about whether football is dangerous. Most people consider football to be the most popular ball game in the world in terms of both players and spectators. On the other hand, it also comes with physical roughness, which causes injuries. In my perspective, football is dangerous for its causes of concussions, traumatic brain injuries, and arthritis. “Debilitating brain disease can be caused by repeated hits to the head” (Schwarz 24). This quote demonstrates how even with one hit, you might not feel anything which will make you keep playing but eventually will turn into an injury.
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During high school many individuals get hurt since they get very competitive which causes aggressive games and injuries. In professional football, concussions are exceedingly common. For example, “Concussions and their long-term effects on NFL players have raised concerns about the effects that head injuries may have on teen players” (Holder 26). This is an unsafe activity for the younger people since their heads are vulnerable and developing. For all the brain injuries happening, they should have an ambulance or trainers in the field before they play since they will need medical assistance fast. They should also monitor players when they get back on the field after they have rested from their injury so they would not fake it just to go back. “Running plays were the leading cause of injury in both high schools'' (Nationwide Children’s Hospital 22). When being a professional NFL defender you can be quick, but when you are not you might get an injury. There are several risks with playing aggressive football at an age where you have not developed. However, what this argument overlooks is that it demonstrates the value of teamwork, time management, and learning
During high school many individuals get hurt since they get very competitive which causes aggressive games and injuries. In professional football, concussions are exceedingly common. For example, “Concussions and their long-term effects on NFL players have raised concerns about the effects that head injuries may have on teen players” (Holder 26). This is an unsafe activity for the younger people since their heads are vulnerable and developing. For all the brain injuries happening, they should have an ambulance or trainers in the field before they play since they will need medical assistance fast. They should also monitor players when they get back on the field after they have rested from their injury so they would not fake it just to go back. “Running plays were the leading cause of injury in both high schools'' (Nationwide Children’s Hospital 22). When being a professional NFL defender you can be quick, but when you are not you might get an injury. There are several risks with playing aggressive football at an age where you have not developed. However, what this argument overlooks is that it demonstrates the value of teamwork, time management, and learning