Aside from the safety concerns, football has its pros. It is the number one sport in high school athletics, offers college athletic scholarships, improves coordination and conditioning, and teaches mental and physical toughness. But the main disadvantages of football are surprising and the statistics create a very harsh atmosphere. Football is a very tough sport that favors bigger and stronger players. Another disconcerting factor is the alarming rate of player injuries. Within the very fabric of football there is a certain amount of violence. Those who play football at the high school, college or professional level understand the risk they are taking. Professionals get paid so much because of the revenue they generate and the risk they take