8 June 2010, 6:38 am
1. In the Pennsylvania House of Representatives a bill has been introduced aimed at enhancing concussion management in youth sports. At the heart of the bill measures have been laid out to protect interscholastic athletes from grades 7 to 12 restricting those young athletes who are suspected of having sustained a concussion or head injury until they have received written clearance from a licensed health professional to return to play. To date, PA teams representing MLB, NFL, NBA and the NHL have all chosen to support this bill save one, the Pittsburgh Penguins. http://www.philly.com/dailynews/sports/eagles/20100602_Philly_teams_endorse_bill_on_concussion_management.html#axzz0qGavYVm1 My question: what do you think the reasoning behind the Pens lack of support on this measure may be? 2. In recent weeks The Ohio State University has reached a deal to take over the management of non-sporting events at Columbus' Nationwide Arena, relieving the Blue Jackets of an estimated $1 million in operating costs. http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/05/12/osu-to-help-guide-arenas.html?sid=101 My question: do you think this is just an honest effort to right the financial ship or should we expect to see more dramatic changes for the franchise in the not too distant future?... Read More »
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