1. Concussions in Professional Football BY: KYLE PORTER

2. History of the Issue 1994- 2 players retire early in career because of posts concussion syndrome. 1994- NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue creates the Mild Traumatic Brain Injury committee. 1997- New Return to Play Guidelines 2002- Dr. Bennet Omalu finds CTE in ex-NFL players. 2011- Ex-NFL players file lawsuit against NFL.

3. Addressing The Issue Enforce tougher concussion rules. Pay settlement to ex-NFL players. Better educate current players on concussions.

4. Impact on the Future Negative impact if…. Positive impact if….

5. References Ezell, Lauren. "Timeline: The NFL's Concussion Crisis." PBS. PBS, 8 Oct. 2013. Web. 30 Nov. 2014.. Heller, Jacob. "Concussion." PubMed Health. U.S. National Library of Medicine, 15 Jan. 2014. Web. 30 Nov. 2014.. "NFL Concussions Fast Facts." CNN. Cable News Network, 1 Jan. 1970. Web. 30 Nov. 2014.. "NFL Outlines for Players Steps Taken to Address Concussions." NFL.com. Web. 30 Nov. 2014..