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Yes, significantly. One of the biggest draws of football, for better or worst, is the tackling. People watch to see the big hit and the great escapes to evade
by dlp211 9y ago
Yes, significantly. One of the biggest draws of football, for better or worst, is the tackling. People watch to see the big hit and the great escapes to evade the tackling. Here is just a single example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8geJp5mVLA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8geJp5mVLA
If the game used flags, the quarterback would have almost certainly been down. Instead he runs for a first down and keeps his offense on the field.
- wils1245 9y agoSpot on. As further example, check out Barry Sanders highlights: https://youtu.be/eygZLsdKGQM https://youtu.be/eygZLsdKGQM The NFL in slow motion can be beautiful to watch in slow motion. These plays aren’t nearly as exciting without the risk of contact and Sanders’ opportunity and ability to break tackles. That doesn’t mean the game as we know it shouldn’t go.