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Pittsburgh Steelers contribute $275,000 to UPMC brain studies

Friday's health and safety news from the world of football:

  • Steelers.com reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers and owner Art Rooney II made a $275,000 donation to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center concussion research program. Dr. Micky Collins, clinical and executive director, leads the Concussion Program for concussion research.
  • WCNC-TV looked at what schools are doing in the Charlotte area to help prevent concussions.
  • Fox Sports West reported on the Huntington Beach (Calif.) High School football team, which has been allowed to wear the Guardian Cap during games.

-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor