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“Football’s massive popularity is undeniable, as are the many reasons players and fans are drawn to the game. But what is also undeniable is the game’s brutality and the troubling aspects of football culture at all levels. To whatever extent the reader shares Irv Muchnick’s perspective and conclusions, the evidence and arguments he presents deserve thoughtful attention.” — Bob Costas, Emmy Award–winning sportscaster
“Muchnick’s jeremiad digs deeper than ever into the greed and hypocrisy of high school and college football, and the trail of broken bodies left in their wake. His information on the perils of conditioning is essential reading and might save your kid’s life.” — Robert Lipsyte, author of The Contender and SportsWorld
Football’s concussion crisis is well known, with our Hall of Fame heroes behaving erratically and dying young. But did you know that kid players across the continent die every year before a single ball is snapped — just from extreme conditioning drills directed by all-powerful coaches? And then, when the unimaginable happens, the football world simply buries the evidence, pays off victims’ families, and moves on …
Without Helmets or Shoulder Pads presents the shocking stories of young men struck down by exertional heatstroke and other, often unacknowledged, causes. Taking the conversation about football and public health to a new level with investigations of the sport’s underreported worst tragedies and cover-ups, it makes the case that no matter how much we enjoy America’s most popular sport at elite levels, it belongs out of our public schools and off our public fields.
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Are you concerned about the safety of your children while playing football? Look no further than Without Helmets or Shoulder Pads: The American Way of Death in Football Conditioning Book. This eye-opening book exposes the dark side of football culture, revealing the brutal reality players face and the troubling aspects that persist at all levels of the game. As Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Bob Costas puts it, the evidence and arguments presented by author Irv Muchnick deserve thoughtful attention.
The concussion crisis in football has captured the headlines, but what about the young players who tragically lose their lives during extreme conditioning drills? Yes, you read that right. Kids across the country die every year from these intense workouts orchestrated by all-powerful coaches. It's a heartbreaking truth that the football world sweeps under the rug, offering hush money to victims' families as if it were just another routine play. Without Helmets or Shoulder Pads delves into these shocking stories, shedding light on the often hidden causes of deaths like exertional heatstroke.
This book takes the conversation about football and public health to a new level. It uncovers the worst tragedies and cover-ups, making a strong case for removing football from our public schools and off our public fields. With a focus on underreported incidents and the greed and hypocrisy surrounding high school and college football, author Irv Muchnick forces us to question the price young players pay for our entertainment.
If you want to protect your child's well-being and gain a deeper understanding of the risks associated with football, Without Helmets or Shoulder Pads is a must-read. Don't wait until it's too late. Take action now and make an informed decision about the future of football in your child's life.
Click here to get your copy of Without Helmets or Shoulder Pads: The American Way of Death in Football Conditioning Book and start advocating for a safer future for our young athletes.
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