Data seems to mixed on its efficacy but I think the premise that it increases concussions might be without merit. (for now). Its biggest impact might be to protect an institution from a lawsuit.
Here are a couple articles I found:
Stanford article
University Hospitals
Peer Reviewed article
Thankfully this is the kind of data and study that a high schooler could set up, so there is a really strong chance of a direct causal link.
Also, your logic on game play vs practice is absolutely atrocious, but I’m guessing you’re trolling.
I've never forgotten this dumbass Bleacher Report article I read way back (yeah
@BushAK I have articles too - although mine is laughable)
Not one single statistic, potential benefits are listed but not supported by anything. it did not used to have the disclaimer it has on it now - It was just thrown out there. And I've never laughed harder. They cited one singular WSJ article that brings up the thought - but no one can read that shit, so it links to an article the majority of the readers will never be able to read. So damn funny.
https: //bleacherreport.com/articles/732740-nfl-the-case-for-banning-helmets-and-why-it-could-make-american-football-safer
(the link wouldn't properly post so I put a space between "https:" and the "//"