Wednesday's health and safety news from the world of football:
- USA Today's For The Win reported that Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall is an asset to the "Inside The NFL" crew because of his insight on players' mental health.
- The Dallas Morning News asked if football's "suck it up" culture is changing with more concussion data, showing the dangers of head injuries.
- Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation Tuesday that made it state law for coaches and athletic directors to get concussion training, according to the Washington (Ill.) Times-Reporter.
- KARE-TV in Minneapolis gave parents an online tool for checking how their children's football helmet stacks up in the Virginia Tech STAR ratings system. Minnesota Public Radio teamed with KARE on the report.
- The Associated Press reported that UConn quarterback Casey Cochran will become a coach in training after retiring from the game because of concussions.
-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor