NCAA shouldn't wait until death to stop basketball fans from rushing courts

K.J. Adcock

Gregg Doyel has given us another wakeup and warning on court stomping, with excellent examples of what we profess is so good for our kids — sports!

We continue to risk the lives of young athletes by unnecessary and dangerous practices. Will we wait until there is a death or terrible life-altering injury to stop it?

As fans rush the court, Ohio State players celebrate after defeating Iowa in January.
As fans rush the court, Ohio State players celebrate after defeating Iowa in January.

These kids are told sports can change their lives by bringing great athletic prowess — not injury and possible death. Court storming must stop!

K.J. Adcock lives in Plainfield.

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Rushing the court: NCAA should ban it now