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Sounds like many of our fans played football and

suffered CTE.
Posted: 07/27/2025 at 11:35 PM ET
(In response to this post by ancient alien 2018)

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Article in USA Today is highly complimentary to the VT Helmet Lab
C67VTCC 07/27/25 09:24 AM ET
I would like to know the name of the equipment mgr that asked the question.**
IB4TECH 07/28/25 12:43 PM ET
...man... they been on dat since nearly Lester days... longer than that
bourbonstreet 07/28/25 12:41 AM ET
Anyone know if there is a rating system for lacrosse helmets?**
Pride_and_Joy 07/27/25 04:56 PM ET
link, current list of helmet ratings:**
squarerootofone 07/28/25 08:37 AM ET
i believe they are planning on one for Lacrosse but don't think it's been
radhokie1 07/27/25 08:05 PM ET
Yes. From candy azz to can't play any other sport, LOL, J/K and all that**
40ozDistrict 07/27/25 06:47 PM ET
lol. Way more entertaining sport than football
Pride_and_Joy 07/27/25 11:33 PM ET
Eh it’s definitely physical & tough. Idk if I’d call it more entertaining
hokiepro 07/28/25 08:23 AM ET
Soccer has like 3-4 goals scored per game.
Pride_and_Joy 07/28/25 10:04 AM ET
Which is why I like it better than soccer
hokiepro 07/28/25 11:27 AM ET
To each their own.
Pride_and_Joy 07/28/25 12:03 PM ET
Exception noted for Western Kentucky.
KCHokie2 07/27/25 10:48 PM ET
LMAO!! + 34982**
ancient alien 2018 07/27/25 08:48 PM ET
Sounds like many of our fans played football and
Pride_and_Joy 07/27/25 11:35 PM ET
Relax**
HokiesACC2004 07/28/25 06:37 AM ET
I am. **
Pride_and_Joy 07/28/25 07:41 AM ET
The nice thing is VT research is not subsidized by professional leagues
1947Sunbowl 07/27/25 04:01 PM ET
If that’s true, it’s a huge missed opportunity.
Maroon Effect 07/27/25 06:27 PM ET
For what, corruption? lol. **
Pride_and_Joy 07/27/25 11:36 PM ET
Not necessarily. It’s not abnormal for interested stakeholders
Maroon Effect 07/28/25 10:57 AM ET
What a stunningly naive perspective on corruption. **
Pride_and_Joy 07/28/25 12:02 PM ET
Sure man**
Maroon Effect 07/28/25 08:36 PM ET
Actually they want to be independent
1947Sunbowl 07/27/25 09:49 PM ET
We know what happens when the people who are being tested start paying...
EDGEMAN 07/28/25 05:05 AM ET
I used their recommendations when I bought my current bicycle helmet.**
EDGEMAN 07/27/25 03:23 PM ET