Tuesday's health and safety news from the world of football:
- Newsday and Forbes reported that former NFL quarterback Jim McMahon and former NHL player Jeremy Roenick have combined to create a concussion awareness group, the Players Against Concussions foundation. From Forbes:
- ESPN.com talked to Green Bay Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk, who welcomes the HGH testing that began in the NFL on Monday.
- The Associated Press also reported on the start of testing.
- USA Football published a letter by board member Dr. Gail Rosseau about how Sally Jenkins' recent column in the Washington Post about the dangers of football contained misrepresentations about the game.
- ESPN.com reported that the Chicago Bears are concerned about safety Chris Conte, who suffered his second career concussion Sunday. The Chicago Tribune examined the protocol used to examine Conte after his injury.
- The Houston Chronicle reported that Houston Texans offensive tackle David Quessenberry, who is suffering from lymphoma, will serve as the team's captain for Thursday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.
- WCCO-TV in Minneapolis featured an area golf tournament led by former NFL tight end Ben Utecht that benefits families of fallen soldiers.
- The Greenville (South Carolina) News looked at how the former South Carolina and current San Francisco 49ers running back started the Marcus Lattimore Foundation and has helped with concussion awareness in the community.
- MLive.com reported how the high school football participation numbers are holding steady in Muskegon, Michigan.
- The Canton (Ohio) Repository reported on an area middle school that is teaching its students about concussion awareness.
- In an editorial, the Lincoln (Nebraska) Journal Star called for a better response to concussions in public schools.
- The Monroe (Connecticut) Courier looked at the new concussion laws in the state and how they help parents and coaches.
-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor
