Football is a high-impact sport, but we all love the hard hits, the fast wide receivers, shifty running backs, trick plays, and all the nuances in between. It is also a dangerous sport, and with that come the ethical responsibilities of ensuring player safety.
Earlier today, the SEC announced that it will begin implementing new safety standards on player safety, as handed down by the NCAA.
The NCAA Sports Science Institute provided limits in regard to practices held during spring training, preseason, and the regular season.
Included in its recommendation, is reducing live-contact practices during the preseason and regular season.