I'm ****ing sick of this. We are all standing in the way of this problem being handled better. The problem won't be solved, but it can be made better.
"Heads up" is a great direction. Teach kids how to tackle properly, teach them to use their equipment properly, and recognize good coaches who teach good habits. Even THAT is being questioned for its motives. Why? Because people want something to complain about.
http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/...former-players
The NFL needs to keep backing "Heads up." They need to start enforcing helmet and mouthpiece rules. And they need to keep fining players who lead with their head. Simple solutions. But right now, it's really us fans, our crazy legal system, and the player's union that are getting in the way.