Concussions

The boy in that short video probably didn't know what hit him. The effects of getting a concussion are serious and can last for a while. Some people can't get all of their short term memory back for 3 weeks after a concussion. Other people feel sick and have a headache for days after the initial hit. The tests athletic trainers use to assess concussions are very similar to sobriety tests. These test for balance, recognition, and recall memory.

The reason the tests are similar is because alcohol affects the brain similar to a large blow to the brain. If you don't want a concussion on the playing field, do you want to feel the effects of alcohol in your activities of daily living? Alcohol can impair your ability to recall information and your ability to balance, putting your body at greater risk for injury... putting you on the sideline.