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Helmet to helmet hits are incredibly rare in casual play (and illegal!). Most of the arguments against Football only apply to Pro and College where people are g
by lj3 9y ago
Helmet to helmet hits are incredibly rare in casual play (and illegal!). Most of the arguments against Football only apply to Pro and College where people are getting paid millions of dollars. When that much money is on the line, of course people are going to be ridiculously competitive, even to the point of injuring others intentionally. I've yet to see that kind of behavior in high school or semi-pro ball.
- aaron-lebo 9y agoHelmet to helmet hits are illegal but the dynamics of that play are repeated almost every passing down. Receivers running ten to fifteen yards down the field, basically defenseless at the catch. Every single punt and kickoff only exacerbates this with people sprinting down the field in body armor, with plastic shells on their head that turn into weapons.
- lj3 9y agoYou've never played football, have you? Or rugby?
- aaron-lebo 9y agoWhat kind of question is that? I played tackle football from third to 8th grade, fullback and middle linebacker. I've been watching it for 25 years. Don't assume things about people when you disagree?
- lj3 9y agoI didn't assume. I asked. In all of your time playing football, have you ever had a concussion? How about anybody you played with? Did you ever lead a tackle with your head? If you had, you'd know how much it hurts and how ineffective it is.
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- bocklund 9y agoIn my middle and high school years, it seemed like 1-2 people per year would get concussions.
- alistairSH 9y agoI'd wager 1-2 received concussions that were outwardly noticeable. More likely received mild concussions that went unreported.