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Sports Reporting: Can Football Without Helmets Lead To Fewer Concussions?

New Hampshire Public Radio | By NHPR Staff
Published February 11, 2015 at 5:15 PM EST

On the field, the UNH Wildcats had a nearly perfect season, advancing into the playoffs as the top ranked team in its division. But off the field, a study using this team is trying to figure out how to reduce concussions. The big idea is to protect player’s heads by having them practice - without a helmet.
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