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Shoreham football player dies after injury during game

"I think that, obviously, we're expecting to get a full report, find out exactly what happened and do an audit of our equipment and, if there is some way to ensure safer play, then, obviously we're going to have to make some adjustments," said Jack Costas, a member of the Shoreham-Wading River.

By Aileen Graef
Tom Cutinella/Facebook
Tom Cutinella/Facebook

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Shoreham-Wading River High School linebacker Tom Cutinella died Wednesday night after taking a hit and sustaining a major head injury.

He collapsed at 6 p.m. and was taken to the hospital. Doctors brought him into surgery as 60 people including his coach and fellow players stayed in the waiting room.

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"The Shoreham-Wading River School District community is terribly saddened to learn of the tragic death of Tom Cutinella, a high school junior and varsity football player. Tom passed away after colliding with an opponent in Wednesday night's game against Elwood John H. Glenn High School," the Superintendent of Shoreham-Wading River Schools.

Football head injuries have become a major concern for not only parents but football organizations. The NFL and college football have been scrutinized for not addressing the problems caused by severe head injuries sustained during play.

"I think that, obviously, we're expecting to get a full report, find out exactly what happened and do an audit of our equipment and, if there is some way to ensure safer play, then, obviously we're going to have to make some adjustments," said Jack Costas, a member of the Shoreham-Wading River.

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