Every game is a test and this one was with England especially, after they beat us in Australia [in the CB Series]. We knew they could have hurt us if we didn't play well. We got it right.."It's a good day, because we're getting help for those who need help," Rypien said, "and a sad day, because we didn't get this done earlier to help guys in the past." Researchers at the Boston University Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy, who have been examining brains of deceased NFL players, praised the $10 million set aside for research. The lawsuits, along with a growing awareness that concussions can have serious longterm effects, have already spurred research into better helmets and changed the way the game is played. Helmet maker Riddell, which was also sued, was not a party to the settlement.

"You gotta understand," he said. "The game has changed dramatically. You're paying these people so much money, you have to keep them on the f