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CENTERPIECE
For 16-year-old Jaquan Waller, his passion for football ended in tragedy last month. After just two carries in a high school football game, the junior running back from Greenville, North Carolina collapsed on the sideline and was declared brain dead the following morning. This after being cleared to play following a head injury in practice two days prior. Waller died from complications of second impact syndrome (SIS), when a second concussion occurs before the first one has completely healed. Today on "Outside the Lines," (ESPN, 3 p.m. ET) David Amber examines the need for certified athletic trainers to protect high school football players.
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First Report
Despite suffering a bad loss in Week 6 to the Chargers, the New England Patriots delivered a knockout blow Monday night against the Broncos, winning handily 41-7. Even with the absence of Tom Brady, Matt Cassel and the Pats resembled the New England team of old, winning their fifth straight Monday Night Football game. Cassel had his best performance of the season, throwing for three touchdowns, including two to Randy Moss. Before hurting his knee, Sammy Morris rushed for 138 yards in the first half alone and the defense forced three fumbles and two interceptions. The win revived the Patriots who now trail the Bills by a game in the AFC East. Today OTL looks at the Patriots and the race in the AFC East, and will also examine the firing of 49ers head coach Mike Nolan.
