Interesting Poll on ESPN regarding ejection for a hit to the head

Oh boy

This is actually pretty interesting.

I am not saying it is political leanings. I am more saying it is a matter of personal responsibility.

Obviously, there is inherent risk to the game of football. That is why it is entertaining. Similar to the days of gladiators; a very primal fascination.

But in the era of "too big to fail" and "someone should pay for my kid, my food, my house." Big Brother needs to watch over us and help...that mentality is the idea that the authority is the answer.

The thought that we need protection from ourselves. The Nanny State mentality.

I just find the poll fascinating.

ETA: If Admins feel this should be moved to the Poli Board feel free to do so.

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But in the era of "too big to fail" and "someone should pay for my kid, my food, my house." Big Brother needs to watch over us and help...that mentality is the idea that the authority is the answer.

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Sure. And red states like Louisiana are huge net drains on the treasury while blue states like California pay in more than what they take from the feds.

LA is a huge welfare state

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The thought that we need protection from ourselves. The Nanny State mentality.

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Yeah I don't like it either. But that culture is prevalent in Louisiana. New Orleans being the main exception.

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And red states like Louisiana are huge net drains on the treasury while blue states like California pay in more than what they take from the feds.

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Has nothing to do with financial benefits from government.

Channeling my inner Freakanomics to find a connection in the minds of those who typically vote for more versus less government (or safe guards from personal liability).

In 1906, after several on-field deaths, Teddy Roosevelt gave the colleges an ultimatum: Make the game safer or no more football. I guess a lot of yall would consider that nanny state interference as well.

Football is a great game. It's not supposed to be gladiatorial combat, and while there's risk, people shouldn't leave the game with permanent disability except in rare circumstances.

I wonder how many who play the pussification card actually played the game beyond pee wee level. I was just an average HS player and one shoulder is lopsided because of an old injury. My brother played in HS and a little bit of college, and he has the beginnings of arthritis. I can't imagine what these guys who play long term have to go through.

Make football safer. Fans who enjoy the game for its own sake will adjust. The ones who watch it for some vicarious thrill because they were too chickenshit to put themselves on the line at some point, maybe not. But who gives a shite about them.

I agree with that. Also go back to single platoon football. 225 lb linemen, 175 lb backs and lbers.

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Okay. Take away helmets and the thick plastic padding.

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I'm not sure that makes sense. The reason the helmets and padding were added is because there were a lot of on the field football deaths in teh early 20th century. The protective gear largely eliminated those but certainly does not protect the player from chronic injuries (CTE or arthritis for example).

To some extent the desire to knock someone senseless has become a part of the American game of football and comparing this sport with a similar sport may not be a fair comparison because of cultural differences ingrained in the sport.

Stupid thread.