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Scott also answered questions about the student-athlete health initiative which the conference has commissioned to improve the short and long term well being of student-athletes. The Pac-12 program will include additional research into health and wellness for all sports, and codify a formal policy regarding limiting contact in football practice to avoid head trauma and other injuries."This is the culmination of over nine months of analysis and study and discussion within the conference. The health and welfare of student-athletes are of paramount importance to our conference," said Scott. "The initiative we're announcing are a great first step in coordinating the resources of our conference."
USC AD Pat Haden and head coach Lane Kiffin concur with the commissioner's sentiments, and the Trojan football program has been a leader in protecting its players.
"In terms of our program, we have much less contact than what the NCAA allows you to do," Haden said recently. "Lane Kiffin is trying to create a team that can win and be physical, and still protect our kids from short and long term injuries by not overdoing it."
