Regardless of safety concerns, football has its advantages. It is the number one sport in high school athletics, provides athletic scholarships for college, improves coordination and physical conditioning, and teaches mental and physical strength. But the major disadvantages of football are surprising and the statistics create a very harsh atmosphere. Football is a very difficult sport that favors the biggest and strongest players. Another disconcerting factor is the alarming player injury rate. In the very fabric of football there is a well-known element of violence. Those who play football in high school, college or professionally understand the risk they are taking. Professionals are paid well because of the income they generate as well as the risks they take while