Colts quarterback Andrew Luck made one of the toughest decisions of his life yesterday. Just weeks before the start of the regular season, Luck retired from football. His coaches and teammates had to understand; after six seasons, his perpetual pain had become too much to bear. Luck made the decision with life, and life after football, in mind, and he deserves nothing but respect.
Player health has never been under as bright a spotlight as it is today. With research on CTE and concussions becoming more prevalent, rules have been put in place to penalize players for endangering others, and equipment is being designed to further stymy the negative effects of constant contact.