Wednesday's health and safety news from the world of football:
- Former Pro Bowl wide receiver Andre Rison was hired as Tucson Rincon High School's football coach, according to the Arizona Daily Star.
- WSBT-TV in Mishawaka, Ind., reported how South Bend coaches are ahead of the curve on the proposed concussion bill that would require coaches to receive head injury training.
- WLFI-TV in Lafayette, Ind., also looked at the effects of the bill, which has passed the Indiana House.
- The Huffington Post's College blog asked if the NFL is ready for prospect Michael Sam, who came out as gay last month.
-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor