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St. Thomas quarterback Dakota Tracy throws a pass against Monmouth College on Nov. 21, 2009. (Photo courtesy Tommiesports.com)

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Clampdown on concussions

Broadcast: Midmorning, 10/22/2010, 10:06 a.m.

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This week the National Football League imposed huge fines and threatened suspension for players who make dangerous helmet to helmet hits. Midmorning explores their concerns about concussion particularly among young athletes who take longer to heal and may aspire to play in the NFL.

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  • Mark Lovell: Ph.D., is an internationally recognized sports concussion expert and founding director of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
  • Vernon Williams: M.D., is a neurologist and medical director at the Sports Concussion Institute.

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