How will new NCAA head injury guidelines affect players?

Name: How will new NCAA head injury guidelines affect players?
Uploaded: 2014-07-30T00:52:02Z
Duration: P318S

Clip: 07/29/2014 | 5m 18s

The National Collegiate Athletic Association agreed to settle a number of cases brought in a class-action head injury lawsuit. The proposed settlement, which must still be approved by a federal judge, would create a $70 million fund for concussion testing and diagnosis of current and former athletes. Gwen Ifill talks to Rachel Axon of USA TODAY Sports about some lingering questions about the deal.

Aired: 07/29/14

Rating: NR

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