NFL commissioner Roger Goodell talks football safety, culture in UNC speech

Posted Mar 7, 2013
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the biggest challenge facing the league is how to keep the game of football exciting while continuing to make it more safe. Safety for football players at the national and collegiate levels has become a widespread concern, and Goodell touched on the strides he and others — including faculty at UNC — have taken to prioritize safety as he delivered the 28th annual Carl Blyth Lecture. (Daily Tar Heel)

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