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Macalester College football players practice rushing the passer. Sports medicine experts worry that players will suffer long term consequences from concussions sustained during games. (MPR photo/Jim Bickal)

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Sports medicine expert says new rules, not new helmets, will prevent concussions

by Cathy Wurzer, Minnesota Public Radio
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Dr. William Roberts, chair of the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee for the Minnesota State High School League says concussions will be cease to exist with new rules, not new helmets.

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