Archive: Dr. Mark Adickes
Who's responsible?
Only when every player on the field realizes that concussions are injuries and plays the game that way will we finally see a reduction in these injuries.
By Dr. Mark Adickes | December 21, 2010; 11:29 AM ET | Comments (0)
Use your head?
The NFL must set its policy on helmet-to-helmet hits with consideration to all lower levels of football where players are taught to emulate the physical play of professional stars.
By Dr. Mark Adickes | October 19, 2010; 08:52 AM ET | Comments (0)
Overrated is an understatement
The perennially overrated Cowboys will miss the playoffs as the perfect dream season scenario unfolds for the Redskins.
By Dr. Mark Adickes | September 15, 2010; 11:59 PM ET | Comments (2)
Let's be professional
A motivated Albert Haynesworth would be a tremendous asset to the Redskins' defense, but how do you motivate someone who has shown no signs of wanting to compete?
By Dr. Mark Adickes | August 24, 2010; 09:02 AM ET | Comments (1)
The blame game
Universities must provide personnel to teams to prevent agent interaction that may result in NCAA sanctions. College players cannot be held solely accountable.
By Dr. Mark Adickes | August 3, 2010; 10:50 AM ET | Comments (0)
Is hip-hop to thank?
The increasing presence of purple drank in hip-hop culture and rap music coupled with its rapid excretion from the body which masks detection in drug testing has led to a growing problem of codeine abuse in the NFL.
By Dr. Mark Adickes | July 20, 2010; 12:40 AM ET | Comments (3)
T.O.; yes or no
With his diminishing talent overshadowed by his baggage, Terrell Owens is having a hard time finding a home for 2010. But expect the Bears and Panthers to come calling before long.
By Dr. Mark Adickes | July 15, 2010; 08:41 AM ET | Comments (1)
Time to reel in HGH
The NFL's drug testing system, for the most part, is effective in discouraging its players from using performance enhancing drugs, but it may be time for the league to regulate human growth hormone use as well.
By Dr. Mark Adickes | May 28, 2010; 12:00 AM ET | Comments (1)












