What does science say about injuries due to HUNH???

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Count University of Arizona head athletic trainer Randy Cohen among the skeptics about the NCAA Football Rules Committee's proposal to slow down hurry-up offenses in the name of safety.

"If you want to do it for a competitive advantage, then come out and say you're doing it for a competitive advantage," said Cohen, who chairs the college committee of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. "Don't say it's a safety issue because right now we don't have any data about this. None."

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Yes, some medical officials and researchers say, fatigue can lead to poor technique and put players at greater risk for injuries, including concussions. But some point out players can leave a game now simply by falling down on the field

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Rogers Redding, the national coordinator of officiating, told CBSSports.com there wasn't much "hard data" to consider for the substitution rule, which must still be approved on March 6 by the Playing Rules Oversight Panel.

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Even if it's true that the rules committee's intention for the 10-second runoff is due to competitive purposes, "you have to prioritize player safety," Huma said. "These coaches are paid enough to adapt and fully capable to comply with a rule like that and still be effective coaches."

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"If they slowed down the game a bit, there would be less snaps overall, which we know would reduce contact and reduce the risk of traumatic brain injury," said Huma, a former UCLA football player. "I would also say the committee would be negligent in its responsibilities if it doesn't consider reducing contact in practices, which is cited as the most effective way to reduce traumatic brain injury."

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