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Football Safety Starts With Technique | Rochester News
Football’s safety revolution is hitting the field at SUNY Brockport, where players and coaches are redefining the game to protect athletes. Starting center Thomas Nazareck calls it brutal but beloved—and insists safety must come first. Head coach Joe Mangone, recalling a far more dangerous era of football, is teaching players to “see what they hit,” emphasizing lower body positioning to avoid head-to-head collisions. With concussions often stemming from these impacts, Mangone’s technique overhaul aims to reduce risk from the ground up. He’s even open to partnering with helmet tech innovators…
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