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Brain Quote by Bud Grant

“At some point, we're going to have to get to the point where, before you play football, I'm going to test you at some stage in your life to determine if you're susceptible to concussions. We need a test that shows us that your brain is situated a certain way that puts you at risk. If you are…” quote by Bud Grant
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“At some point, we're going to have to get to the point where, before you play football, I'm going to test you at some stage in your life to determine if you're susceptible to concussions. We need a test that shows us that your brain is situated a certain way that puts you at risk. If you are susceptible, don't play football.”

Bud Grant

About This Quote

Source Speech: Interview on sports safety, 2015

A proposal to screen athletes for concussion risk before they play, to prevent brain injury.

In simple terms: Test athletes for concussion risk before they play.

Key Takeaway

Screen for risk, then decide participation.

Themes

sports safety health prevention risk assessment

Mood

concerned protective

Type

policy ethical practical

When to use this quote

  • high school football
  • college athletics
  • professional leagues
  • youth sports

Key Concepts

neurology concussion screening ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should health risk outweigh personal ambition?
  • How to balance fairness with safety?
A Different Perspective

Testing may limit opportunities and raise ethical concerns about exclusion.

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