Study: Most Americans want end to tackle football before age 14
A majority of Americans — both sports fans and non-spectators alike — say the NFL has failed to address the problem of sports-related concussions, and believes tackle football before the age of 14 should be eliminated, according to a poll conducted by University of Massachusetts Lowell researchers…
Expert quote:
“It’s fascinating. Public perception, as exemplified by this poll, is really greater than the current science truly indicates. … I find it amazing that the public has become so aware of this issue so quickly.”