News Comment Week 5

This article discusses a new study that Boston University conducted. This study links  playing football at a younger age to more brain traumas. These traumas include behavioral and mood impairments. This study was conducted by studying 214 different players, some of whom only played high school, some through college, and a few into the NFL.

I think this lede is excellent it cuts straight to the point. It is a good lede because if you just see that and you have a child or plan to, it spikes your interest because you want to keep them safe. It also makes you wonder when they should start playing and how they should start playing football, and the best way for them to get introduced to the sport.

 

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2017/09/19/study-links-youth-football-greater-risk-later-health-problems/UF3vWIAraotnJnbU8o8TDP/story.html

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