Maine league adopts Heads Up Football, sees fewer concussions

Published: Apr 07, 2014 at 06:06 AM

Monday's Heads Up Football news:

The Portland (Maine) Press Herald examined the football sign-ups in its area, where the Heads Up Football program is taught.

The Montgomery Advertiser reported on how former NFL players teamed up for a "Fuel Up to Play 60" camp for 75 kids, including former NFL wide receiver and Alabama State coach Reggie Barlow.

The Baltimore Sun profiled Calvert Hall High School football coach Donald Davis, who participated in a USA Football safety workshop this weekend.

An Idaho Statesman columnist wrote on the decisions parents have to make as youth football sign-ups are underway.

USA Football's concussion awareness blog looked at the importance of keeping kids hydrated.

-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor

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