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Furthermore, the team’s overall performance remained strong, with missed tackles halving and winning a record 78% of games since 2014, including an Ivy League championship. The success of Dartmouth’s approach has prompted other colleges and NFL teams to incorporate the MVP into their training regimens, though cost considerations—running into thousands of dollars per unit—pose questions about widespread adoption.
The Broader Movement Toward Safer Football
Buddy Teevens exemplifies a broader movement that seeks to redefine football’s traditional values in favor of player longevity and health. His focus extends beyond tackling techniques to exploring advanced diagnostics, such as respiratory, auditory, and blood tests, aiming to better understand and detect concussions early.