The connection between American Presidents and college football extends back to the start of the previous century. Meiko Locksley, who bounced between several college football programs, was one of the other three athletes profiled in the story. • Among the football players, average age of first exposure to the sport was just over 9 years old. • 52% of football players, 38% of hockey players and 17% of soccer players studied had CTE. George Atkinson II and Kia Locksley now know that all too well.

Source: New York Times November 28, 2023 14:06 UTC