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NFL examines sensors in helmets to measure impact of hits

Right now, the research consists of measuring helmet collisions caused by compressed air, but if the NFL determines that the research is useful, the next step is to have select players wear the equipment in practices and games.

Falcons President Rich McKay says he looks forward to examining the data in his role as chairman of the Competition Committee.

“It should help when we talk about all issues.This includes rules on game day, the rules and the rules-season training camp, "McKay said. "Because the only thing we are looking for data as much as we can get from a head injury."

If the NFL is the data to be useful, we might one day see all the players in the league with a sensor in his helmet.

Until the NFL gets rid of its silly rules that they have to "protect" players (made by non-players), it will be an ongoing concern. When athletes were on the ground, they could maneuver into a position where they were about to be hit in order not to get hurt. But, let’s face it, when players are pushing 350 on a regular basis, how agile can they be?

Bring back the athlete and full natural turf stadiums which will limit the traction the players will have against one another and you will see this problem go back you normal. Oh, here’s one that will never happen. Stop letting the players hit each other with their heads – bring back the leather helmet – but that will never happen.

“If the NFL finds the data to be helpful, we may some day see every player in the league with a sensor in his helmet.”

Get a couple of engineering student summer interns and I’m guessing they could come up with some fairly accurate numerical models in a lab setting in short order – fairly inexpensively.

After they generate the models, then instrument up a few helmets and put em on a some players to prove out the calculations. Then you’ll have all the information you need.

There’s no need to permanently instrument players since the physics doesn’t change – given player weights, speed and helmet materials remain relatively constant.

ajtexans is right. I’m a big proponent of gathering data and making informed decisions rather than the current model of changing rules on a whim with no idea if they address the issue. But since the mechanics of the game remain constant, it will only take a few players at key positions wearing the sensors for a few games to gather the necessary data. Nothing more can be gained from wiring players long-term.

Old Leather Football Helmet

Old Leather Football Helmet

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The CSA officials maintain that the majority of cranial injuries due to soccer are due to collisions and they do not intend to prohibit young players hitting the ball with the head. The ACS does not recommend this technique to teach young children of 9 or 10 years. this stage, we should use a smaller ball than the standard approved (No. 5) by FIFA to teach proper technique. Officer recommends using a ball as Lger a beach ball. The CSA officials say that more children should learn not to leave the eye ball and hit it with the hardest part of the skull or the forehead. . .

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