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Rare Brawls Break Out In College, NFL Games In Fight-Filled Football Weekend Rare Brawls Break Out In College, NFL Games In Fight-Filled Football Weekend
Rare Brawls Break Out In College, NFL Games In Fight-Filled Football Weekend It's been a fight-filled weekend in the football world, including a rare brawl in a collegiate contest. It started on Saturday, Nov. 30, when Michigan upset archrival and No. 2-ranked Ohio State,  13-10, in the Buckeyes' home stadium. Though the defending national champs, Michigan was having a disappointing season and entered the game at 6-5. After securing the win -- its fourth straight against Ohio State -- a Wolverines player attempted to plant a Michigan flag at the 50-yard line. An Ohio State player pulled the flag away, and things turned ugly. Dozens of players began pushing, a…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Concussion Discussion Concussion Discussion
Concussion Discussion Millions of Americans suffer a concussion every year. In addition to trauma to the head from falls, such as slipping on ice, recreation-related concussions from football, baseball, hockey, and many other organized sports put athletes at a particularly high risk. Having several concussions over time may result in permanent brain damage, especially if left untreated. So, let’s talk a little bit about how to recognize and treat a concussion. What Is a Concussion? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or by a hit to the body that causes t…

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Concussion, Or No Concussion? Concussion, Or No Concussion?
Concussion, Or No Concussion? Whether you slipped shoveling snow or took a tumble in the ice rink, a blow to the head can really hurt! But how do you know when to just brush off the snow and keep going, or head to your local HRHCare Urgent Care to get treatment for a concussion? What is a concussion? A concussion is a traumatic injury that happens when your brain is jarred or shaken inside your skull. Contrary to popular opinion, you can have a concussion without losing consciousness. In fact, there may be no outward signs that you have one at all. Symptoms may appear right after an injury, or may not become apparent fo…

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