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VTJayLaw

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Odds of your kid or any kid playing past even high school are small...


The odds of him having life long issues from playing through high school are also very small. I would say no more likely then most sports kids play through high school.

(In response to this post by NightVisionHokie)

Posted: 12/17/2021 at 12:55PM


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  I love watching VT football but I won't let my son play it. . . -- NightVisionHokie 12/17/2021 12:31PM
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  Found an interesting paper on this topic (link) -- jmanatVT 12/17/2021 2:43PM
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