Photo By: Colin StormFreshman Nathan Williams and some teammates take a time out from practice to re-hydrate. With the drastic heat in the area, coaches are taking every precaution: checking the OSAA heat index, giving student plenty of water and making sure they are feeling well.
Over the last decade, football’s popularity has continued to rise. But the sport has also faced unprecedented scrutiny for player health—both short- and long-term—and safety issues.
