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So Many Sports, So Little Time: Texas High School Athletes Opt Out Of Football

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In Texas, fewer high school boys are playing football. And while there may be some concern about head injuries, one young athlete says the trend has more to do with demands on his time and the push for players to specialize in one sport.

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Wade Goodwyn is an NPR National Desk Correspondent covering Texas and the surrounding states.
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