Friday's health and safety news from the world of football:
- that four leading physicians with ties to the NFL and NFL Players Association reminded team medical staffs this week to be vigilant about how the league's concussion protocols. The move comes after at least four players this season have suffered concussions that were either missed by medical officials or denied by players.
- on the issue, including Jahleel Addae of the Chargers.
- how Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback William Gay is wearing purple cleats as part of his efforts against domestic violence.
- After the St. Louis Rams lost Sam Bradford and Chris Long to ACL injuries, to knee injury experts who said re-injured ACLs are common.
- on how the San Francisco 49ers are teaching running back Marcus Lattimore how to get hit again after sitting out nearly two years rehabbing his injured knee.
- Fleet Week in San Francisco and how some 49ers players visited sailors on the U.S.S. America.
- on the Ravens' PLAY 60 youth military combine.
- at how many schools in state use helmets that pass the Virginia Tech STAR ratings.
- that many high schools in the area are still using outdated football helmets.
- at helmet safety in its area.
- on the dangers of using older football helmets.
'* area high school football players who have taken a pledge against domestic violence.
- how the LSU football team is leading the way in concussion technology.
- a local high school student who has been speaking out on concussion awareness.
- a concussion-monitoring mouthguard that is coming to market soon.
-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor
