texas certainly is it's own moster when it comes to football, but i've seen some of the worst injuries in girls soccer, (unfortunately not a joke). if i do have a son, and they want to try it out, why not? if injuries become an issue, it will have to be re-evaluated. i never have a problem if someone doesn't want their kids to play football, but i harm can come from any facet in life. you just have to live it and see what happens.
if that decline is constant. who knows if it will be. i just don't think the football is going to go away like some are implying.