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re: ESPN is a bunch of morons regarding helmet to helmet hits
Posted on 10/18/10 at 11:23 pm to JJ27
Posted on 10/18/10 at 11:23 pm to JJ27
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So the equipment is light years better than it was even 10 years ago, but now the NFL is more liable and more concussions are occurring?
Exactly. Because its just been over the last few years that it has come to light EXACTLY what the long term effects of concussions are. The NFL can play the "We didn't know!" card to keep retro-active lawsuits at bay, but they have to be proactive in preventing these kinds of hits to protect themselves in the future.
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Posted on 10/18/10 at 11:33 pm to JJ27
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Facemask in the middle of the ball carriers chest.
That's not leading with your helmet. If players keep their heads up, then helmet to helmet will be almost non-existent.
Posted on 10/18/10 at 11:34 pm to Jcorye1
I've got the solution...Mandate that all players must wear the strap on the back of their helmet that Sterling Sharpe used to wear.
Posted on 10/18/10 at 11:34 pm to medtiger
I've definitely gone facemask to facemask before.
Posted on 10/18/10 at 11:36 pm to Jcorye1
For the puppies that don't know what I'm talking about:
Posted on 10/18/10 at 11:37 pm to Jcorye1
Facemask to facemask is much less violent than helmet to helmet.
Posted on 10/18/10 at 11:38 pm to JJ27
Posted on 10/18/10 at 11:39 pm to oilfieldtiger
Interesting that all these guys that you know ACTUALLY PLAYED FOOTBALL agree with me.
Posted on 10/18/10 at 11:40 pm to medtiger
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suspensions regarding big hits.
I agree with stopping helmet to helmet but suspensions for big hits is laughable. Like the coach/former player SC quoted no one is making these guys play football. If they don't want to play they can get a normal job like everyone else.
Posted on 10/18/10 at 11:41 pm to medtiger
Still fricking hurts like hell. I always hated that milisecond black flash I'd see after hitting someone like that.
Posted on 10/18/10 at 11:42 pm to TigerNlc
Or if they don't like the new rules, maybe they can go play in the UFL.
Posted on 10/18/10 at 11:43 pm to SDwhodat
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Or if they don't like the new rules, maybe they can go play in the UFL.
I would be more worried that the fans won't like the new rules. They are the ones purchasing a product.
Posted on 10/18/10 at 11:44 pm to JJ27
I remember seeing that on a NFL Network old game. I was like what the hell is on his helmet 
Posted on 10/18/10 at 11:44 pm to TigerNlc
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I would be more worried that the fans won't like the new rules. They are the ones purchasing a product.
The NHL knew a lockout would kill their fan bases, and they still did it.
Posted on 10/18/10 at 11:45 pm to SDwhodat
I wasn't kidding with my response. Seriously, why not just mandate that strap like NASCAR did with the neck harnesses? Wouldn't that cover the NFL's liability?
Posted on 10/18/10 at 11:45 pm to Jcorye1
I played football for a few years, one of the reasons I quit was because I would always lead with my helmet without thinking about it. I would see black flashes with white dots after nearly every hit. I'd fall asleep with terrible headaches every night.
Posted on 10/18/10 at 11:46 pm to SDwhodat
They can stay in the NFL and break the rules because it is impossible to play competitive football without helmets hitting.
Posted on 10/18/10 at 11:46 pm to TigerNlc
I highly doubt these new rules are going to turn people away from the NFL.
Posted on 10/18/10 at 11:47 pm to Jcorye1
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The NHL knew a lockout would kill their fan bases, and they still did it.
Well, it seems like they would want to avoid the same mistake. I wouldn't put NFL and NHL in the same category though but a lockout+losing star players for games that could change your whole season because of "big hits" can potentially damage football
Posted on 10/18/10 at 11:48 pm to hendersonshands
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I played football for a few years, one of the reasons I quit was because I would always lead with my helmet without thinking about it. I would see black flashes with white dots after nearly every hit. I'd fall asleep with terrible headaches every night.
I just sucked and ran out of high school years to play
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