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Amanda Morris

Mo Better Jaguars' coaches and players huddle at the end of practice at Betsy Head Park in Brownsville, Brooklyn in September 2014. Courtesy of Albert Samaha
Sports
Poor Students More Likely To Play Football, Despite Brain Injury Concerns
Many wealthy families have chosen not to have their children play football, but for lower-income students, football is still seen as a ticket to a better education.
By Amanda Morris  and Michel Martin