Maryland may be nanny-state central, but they did recently pass a law that while it is still government over-reach, it’s one I can let pass because it’s frankly just common sense codified into law — anyone coaching youth sports (whether through schools or private leagues) is required to receive training on how to recognize and handle concussions.
See, the real problem with the Colt McCoy situation wasn’t the concussion itself — all sports carry a risk of injury, after all — it was the fact that he continued to play after the concussion. Whether that was ineptitude on the coaching and medical staff or indifference may be arguable, but he should not have been allowed to take the field while suffering from a concussion.
The league is going to have to institute game officials with medical knowledge who have to approve any injured player returning to the game.