Wednesday's health and safety news from the world of football:
- SportsBlog talked with Houston Texans linebacker J.J. Watt about his commitment to the military during the NFL's Salute to Service campaign.
- WJAX-TV in Jacksonville looked at how the Jacksonville Jaguars went through personal conduct training.
- Gang Green Nation reported that New York Jets owner Woody Johnson was nominated for the NFL's Salute to Service award.
- PGA.com featured pro golfer Brandt Snedeker, who hit golf balls for charity at the Tennessee Titans' Monday night game.
- WCAU-TV in Philadelphia looked at what area schools are using helmets that don't meet Virginia Tech STAR ratings standards.
- The Huntsville Item reported on how athletic trainers provide support for area high school football teams.
- The Maryland Gazette reported on how Montgomery County has placed athletic trainers in all 25 public high schools in the district.
- The Jamestown (North Dakota) Sun reported how schools' preparedness for concussions varies in the region.
- KING-TV in Seattle looked at how area hospitals are trying to minimize the risks from concussions.
-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor