- With so much attention being paid to safety in youth sports in recent years, a report by USA Today is sure to raise attention. The article referenced a survey by Safe Kids Worldwide that shows that more than 1.35 million youths suffered sports-related injuries serious enough to send them to the emergency room in 2012.
- The Atlanta Falcons have signed a deal with an Australian company that provides GPS athlete tracking technology according to the Journal-Constitution.
- Several outlets reviewed player opinions of the new knee and thigh pad rule, with varying results. CSNWashington found that some players were annoyed.
- According to The Associated Press , some players were worried about how the new rules would affect their games.
- Meanwhile the Washington Post found that others were grudgingly accepting of the new rules.
- Football players from Chapel Hill (N.C.) High School will be monitored this season to study the impact that any concussions might have on their brains, the News & Observer reports.
- The severity of Austin Collie's concussions should be what concerns San Francisco 49ers fans, Niners Nation writes.
- STLToday.com announced a free seminar on "Knowing the Dangers of Concussions" in September.
- The Pittsburgh Steelers treated a retired Marine sergeant and his wife to a special day at training camp.
