[OutsiderFan]

These two statements can both be true:

1. College students who play sports can be safer if sports are played.
2. Playing college sports presents too much of a risk to the health of athletes, coaches, and staff.

It all comes down to everyone behaving responsibly and not putting themselves in high risk situations.  If everyone 100% followed the proper risk mitigating behavior, sports would be in great position. However, we can't count on 100% compliance, and probably a lot less than that.  As usual, a few will spoil things for the many.

[OutsiderFan]

These two statements can both be true:

1. College students who play sports can be safer if sports are played.
2. Playing college sports presents too much of a risk to the health of athletes, coaches, and staff.

It all comes down to everyone behaving responsibly and not putting themselves in high risk situations.  If everyone 100% followed the proper risk mitigating behavior, sports would be in great position. However, we can't count on 100% compliance, and probably a lot less than that.  As usual, a few will spoil things for the many.