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re: Does the NCAA not enforce equipment rules any more (knee pads)

Posted on 12/6/25 at 12:08 am to
Posted by jlovel7
NOT Louisiana
Member since Aug 2014
23818 posts
Posted on 12/6/25 at 12:08 am to
shite I don’t even see dues wearing the thigh or hip pads anymore.
Posted by Rds21275
Member since Sep 2024
179 posts
Posted on 12/6/25 at 12:52 am to
I know I'm an old man screaming at clouds, but when I played low-rent sports (not anything serious) when I was younger, the coaches told us to take off all our chains, etc. because they'll get ripped off.

I'm happy they still allow players to get tackled by the hair. If you're committed, tuck it in you helmet. Otherwise, deal with the consequences.
This post was edited on 12/6/25 at 12:53 am
Posted by sta4ever
Member since Aug 2014
17398 posts
Posted on 12/6/25 at 3:30 am to
quote:

speaking of knees, are so many playing with damaged knees that the black knee braces are a necessary protection or do they work as a protection against future damage?


Protection against future injuries. It’s supposed to protect them from when they get rolled up on, or sideswiped in the legs.
Posted by BHS78
Member since May 2017
3408 posts
Posted on 12/6/25 at 5:28 am to
Football is becoming soccer with the shorts and fake injuries.
Posted by chinese58
NELA. after 30 years in Dallas.
Member since Jun 2004
33186 posts
Posted on 12/6/25 at 11:31 am to
In the 70's people hit to maim, or at least knock players out of the game. I would have wanted extra padding in my helmet to hit Major Ogilvie at the knees.

In high school back then, we had "girdles" with slots on the sides & one in the back for those hip pads. Getting dressed was like gladiators suiting up in armor. I wore a Ridell suspension helmet until my junior year. The only padding was under the ears.


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