ESPN Analyst Ed Cunningham Resigns Due to Concern over Head Injuries in Football

[Stuart G]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2730459-espn-analyst-ed-cunningham-resigns-due-to-concern-over-head-injuries-in-football?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial

Former NFL center Ed Cunningham announced Wednesday that he resigned from his role as an ESPN college football analyst due to his concern regarding head injuries within the sport.

According to John Branch of the New York Times, Cunningham said the following about his decision to walk away: "I take full ownership of my alignment with the sport. I can just no longer be in that cheerleader's spot."

He also discussed the role concussions played in his unprecedented move: "In its current state, there are some real dangers—broken limbs, wear and tear. But the real crux of this is that I just don't think the game is safe for the brain. To me, it's unacceptable."
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Cunningham is right. Many are willing to take the risk simply because of the $$. Those that don't make it to the NFL..the injuries and damage aren't worth 4 years of college ball. Even making it to the NFL, is more costly than people imagine. But it is still all about $$...............Question, Has any announcer for football, college or pro ever resigned and made a statement like this?...I don't recall, but I really don't follow football much.

[TBA]

1. I read an article on this several years ago

Have not watched a game since. It just makes me too sad.

I live in a BIG college football town and it seems everyone here is an obsessed fan.

[Stuart G]

2. I agree with you. I never watch it in my home.

Occasionally at a family get together there is a game on. (maybe once or twice a year) That is all. Football as a sport can destroy any part of the body, and often does.

[Purveyor]

3. The line is long of those hoping to take his place... nt

[zipplewrath]

4. Not really

There have been variations on a theme from former players. Some have retired "early". Some have claimed that their kids won't be allowed to play. That kind of thing.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

5. We're about to hit critical mass on having a national conversation about this.

I'd say in the next five years.