re: If football goes the way of boxing due to rule changes, what sport gets big?

Posted on 12/12/12 at 9:09 am to Moustache

Posted by Sophandros

Victoria Concordia Crescit

Member since Feb 2005

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Posted on 12/12/12 at 9:09 am to Moustache

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MEH. What separates it from the football injuries that our society is getting so wound up about?

The Laws of the Game are designed to:

1) Promote safety
2) Maintain the flow of the game

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However, I can definitely see it getting HUGE with the American populace.

Youth rugby is one of the fastest growing sports out there, and with the sevens version of the game being in the 2016 Olympics, it can blow up.

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The only thing, is I don't see it being big enough on a HS and college level in just 20-25 years though.

See above.

Once it starts taking off more with inner city schools, watch out...

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Posted by Moustache

GEAUX TIGERS

Member since May 2008

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Posted on 12/12/12 at 9:18 am to Sophandros

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Youth rugby is one of the fastest growing sports out there, and with the sevens version of the game being in the 2016 Olympics, it can blow up.

Fastest growing doesn't mean it will continue on its linear path.

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Once it starts taking off more with inner city schools, watch out...

I just don't see sports where you do THIS is going to blow up in inner city schools. Not saying that football doesn't have similar moments, but it lasts less time and football is more about hitting than grappling.

I do hope I'm wrong and it blows up. Rugby would be a fantastic sub for football.

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