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Former NFL running back Leroy Hoard discusses coping with headaches, memory loss and depression and explains why he must never forget Andre Waters, Dave Duerson and Junior Seau, three former NFL players who committed suicide.

This was supposed to be a season of triumph for Patrick Larimore, a 22-year-old middle linebacker for UCLA. But in mid-August, as his senior season was about to start, Larimore decided not to play another down - ever.

Outside the Lines examines the issue of concussions amongst high school football players. Are players becoming more aware of the problem? Ryan Hockensmith and Chris Coyne discuss the issue with Bob Ley.

Former NFL receiver Al Toon and his son, Nick, talk about the game of football as Nick embarks on his rookie season with the New Orleans Saints.

Researchers have developed technology that could detect and measure the impact of blows to the head in real time during a game, but the NFL has yet to use it.