As revelations surrounding the film Concussion, which explores the relationship between football and CTE, continue to make waves across the NFL, one high school student has turned down 12 football scholarships.

Dr. Bennet Omalu, portrayed by Will Smith in the film, believes that O.J. may have sustained brain damage during his 11-year career in the NFL, which could have played a part in his criminally questionable past.

Will Smith has revealed that he’s pleased with how “quickly” and “aggressively” the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has responded to the #OscarsSoWhite controversy.…

Black filmmakers and thespians are calling for the community to stand in our power and no longer look to White award shows for validation.

In his upcoming film "Concussion," Will Smith plays Dr. Bennet Omalu, the forensic pathologist who discovered the connection between brain disease and football injuries.

Will Smith shared his hesitancy to take the role in his upcoming movie 'Concussion' with Variety.

http://www.JRSportBrief.com/ My Twitter: http://twitter.com/JRSportBrief My FaceBook: http://on.fb.me/9X1qpE Mike Vick returned to Atlanta as the Philadelphia Eagles starting quarterback, and left with a loss to the Falcons along with a concussion! Can he stay healthy enough throughout the season for a playoff and Super Bowl run?