Ivy League Cuts Contact From Football Practices
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Ivy League Cuts Contact From Football Practices
This happened after the eight Ivy League coaches came together last week and agreed upon the decision that aims to address and reduce growing concerns about brain trauma and other injuries.
In 2011, the Ivy League reduced the number of full-contact practices that teams could hold, going above and beyond NCAA rules at the time.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe league has also looked at ways to reduce hits in men's and women's hockey, lacrosse, soccer, rugby and wrestling.
Studies Show
A study done by researchers at the University of Wisconsin found that the rate of concussions sustained in high school football practices fell by half after full contact practices were limited to 75 minutes during the second week and 60 minutes per week in week three and beyond.
NCAA Rules
The NCAA rules allow teams to hold two-a-day practices and have full contact in one of them. Full contact practices are allowed up to 4 times in a week and 12 times during the pre season.
While the season is going on, teams can hold full contact practices nor more than two times in a week.
NFL Rules
By comparison, the NFL allows 14 full contact practices during the regular season.
Since those rules were put in place in 2012, concussions have declined overall, although they went up last season.
Football Returns
The Brown Bears are set to kick off their 2016 Ivy League schedule on September 17 when they visit Bryant.
Kick off is set for 1 p.m.
Greatest Places in Providence to Watch Football
English Cellar Ale House
165 Angell St., Providence, RI 02906
Known on college hill as a great place to study and grab a bite to eat, English Cellar Ale House also has a wide selection of draft beers and a great many places to sit and still have a front-row view of your favorite team.
Ladder 133
133 Douglas Ave., Providence, RI 02903
This renovated firehouse is everything you could want in a sports bar: great atmosphere, great food and 30 televisions! Come watch every touchdown, and every let down at Ladder 133.
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The Ivy Tavern
758 Hope St.,Providence, RI 02906
Ivy Tavern has the perfect sports combination down: cold beer and scrumptious, hearty burgers!
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The Fatt Squirrel
150 Chestnut St., Providence, RI 02903
With stellar Yelp reviews, The Fatt Squirrel is a great place to be yourself, play some pool and watch the game with a drink in your hand.
Snooker's Bar and Grill
53 Ashburton St., Providence, RI 02904
Since 1989, Snooker's has hosted billiard tournaments, trivia nights and even celebrities like Ben Stiller, Matt Dillon, Orlando Bloom, and Conan O’Brian. Moreover, Snooker's has a lively atmosphere to immerse yourself in when it's game time!
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Whiskey Republic
515 South Water Street, Providence RI, 02903
Weekday nights are low-key at Whiskey Republic, and opportune for the sports fan who values a good meal and a well-made whiskey drink to boot.
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G Pub
61 Orange St., Providence, RI 02903
The new kid on the block is Providence's G Pub. Described as ESPN-Zone-esque this pub features great food and a casual atmosphere to sit down and enjoy America's past-time.
Photo: G Pub
Rick's Roadhouse
397 Westminster St., Providence, RI 02903
Rick's Roadhouse projects the latest sports games up on their wall for an in-your-face experience... not to mention the tasty wings and appetizers you can chow down on while you watch your favorite team.
Union Station Brewery
36 Exchange Terrace, Providence, RI 02903
Union Station Brewery is a member of the John Harvard's Brewery and Ale House family and it's bar hosts many television screens for you to view each play as you enjoy some delicious pizza, burgers or even a steak.
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The Abbey
686 Admiral St., Providence, RI 02908
Sometimes you just need to get away from the bustle and noise of a large-scale sports pub. If a cozy, intimate setting and amazing food sounds right up your alley head over to The Abbey.
Photo: The Abbey
