It is really very sad what happens with all the hits to the head. I hope the powers that be really take this seriously. I know that the NCAA has the emphasis on hits to the head this year. Concussions are also part of the problem. What happened to Boogaard (and others) should not happen to anyone. Carol GO Gophers!!! On Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 8:17 AM, Joe Makowiec <[log in to unmask]> wrote: Great series in the NY Times on Derek Boogaard; starts here: > > http://www.nytimes.com/2011/**12/04/sports/hockey/derek-** > boogaard-a-boy-learns-to-**brawl.html<http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/04/sports/hockey/derek-boogaard-a-boy-learns-to-brawl.html> > > I think that the father's role in the whole thing bugs me most... > > Joe > -- > Joe Makowiec can be reached at: > http://makowiec.org/contact/?**Joe <http://makowiec.org/contact/?Joe> > http://makowiec.org/ -- Carol S. White * * *"When life's strong winds come blowing, bend with them and let go. By bending, you will become stronger in new places. By letting go, you will be making room for the new and the better."** ~ *Karen Salmansohn <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Karen-Salmansohn-best-selling-author/318094793706>