Mr. Garger has nailed it.  I enjoy watching football and appreciate how sophisticated the game has become. ......violent....indeed, but carefully orchestrated violence.  That said.  Mr. Garger points out, quite correctly I think, that collegiate D1 football has very very little to do with the mission of a University.  At the very least, coaches should do everything possible to a) keep their players safe, b) help them get an education and c) help them transition from "callow youths" to responsible young men, ready to "step into" the real world.  That involves much more than winning football games...and, IMO, it's a lot harder and more important.  Thank you, Mr. Garger, for your perceptive letter.  regards, Gary Crum