Former All Star Linebacker Turned Referee Tackles Quarterback

Former All Star Linebacker Turned Referee Tackles South Carolina Gamecocks Quarterback Steven Garcia — During the game!  Only in Gamecock country could we see this happen!  Knowing that we just wrote a blog on Sports Officials Under Assault makes this even more funny.  Did this interference effect the outcome of the game? We will never know.  Did referee, Wilbur Hackett, Jr, tackle Garcia on purpose. From watching the video it looked like pure instinct. What would you expect from a guy that according to his high school website, was a three year starter at linebacker at the University of Kentucky and made more than a few All-Star teams in the 60′s. What’s even more crazy is that 40 years later, he’s tackling with no pads!

Cheerleading Causing Catastrophic Injuries

Cheerleading has now moved well past the days of “rah, rah, rah, GO TEAM!!” It has quickly become one of the most dangerous sports among young women. In a special report Cheerleading Causes Most Severe Sports Injuries in Young Women it is shocking to see the catastrophic injuries that are taking place in this growing sport. We have seen an increased number of squads that are not just cheering for the local team, they are in competition for themselves. And often “BRING IT” more than the average football team. It is always important to make sure that the participants are well trained, not only in the how to do stunt, but to do them in ways to protect themselves and their squad members.