In an effort to minimize injuries in college football, specifically concussions, the Ivy League has announced that they will limit the amount of full-contact practices to two per week, according to ESPN.com. The total is three less than the NCAA permits.
The limitation on contact practices extends into preseason, as only one practice during two-a-days can be full contact. The Ivy League is also going to continue to educate on proper tackling technique, recognizing the symptoms of a concussion and the short-term and long-term affects multiple concussions can have on the mind and body.
The conference announced on Wednesday that the eight presidents accepted the recommendations from a special committee and will continue to do similar studies for other contact sports such as hockey, lacrosse and soccer.
"The presidents formed the committee, because they were deeply concerned that concussions are a significant injury in football," Ivy League executive director Robin Harris told ESPN.com, "and wanted the Ivy League to take an active leadership role in developing steps and measures to limit concussions, first in football and then in other sports as appropriate."
