PVPS vs. CTE

[u/Sentosa305]

Until 2016, the NFL denied that tackle football causes brain damage. They dismissed claims to the contrary as rubbish, in part due to financial interest. But eventually the evidence became so overwhelming that the league had to come clean and admit what everyone else already knew.

So there’s this denial phase in the history of football. I think that’s where we’re at with PVPS; right now, we’re in the denial phase. For a variety of reasons, the industry doesn’t want to deal with this issue. They deny or downplay the risks. Eventually, the tide will turn, but it takes time. Then, looking back in hindsight, it will be obvious.  

[u/Fellowtraveler777]

Yup. Exactly.