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California Rep. Linda T. Sánchez asked the National Collegiate Athletic Association to "review its concussion policy and take stronger measures to protect the safety of its students." Officials said her letter to the NCAA was prompted by the death of a football player at Frostburg State University, whose family is suing the coaches and NCAA in part over their ignorance of head trauma.
"Student athletes deserve to know that there are policies in place that will protect them in the event they suffer an injury on the field. Concussions can happen to an athlete of any age, any league, and any sport,” Sánchez said in a statement. “These young people might play in non-revenue sports, but that does not mean they should be ignored. My hope is that the NCAA will further focus on head injuries and develop safety plans that encompass all sports, not just football.”
The NCAA requires colleges to have concussion management plans, which include education and treatment requirements and are not limited to football, but does not ensure that the plans are followed. It has made some rules changes in football to reduce head contact, but some argue the NCAA should do more.
