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Originally Posted by sobeit
maybe it needs to be more of a blood sport, lets take away all the helmets, paddings and other protected gear and go at it.  |
Actually I think this is a good idea - as a way to cut DOWN on serious injuries. Yes down. I think the fact that there's so much protection makes players throw themselves at each other in ways they otherwise would not.
When I played in HS, after our season we had a pick up game. Our running back was heading down the sideline and I went to tackle him. Forgetting I didn't have my helmet on, I dove for his legs - standard technique. Caught a knee in the head and was groggy for a couple of minutes. If I'd never had a helmet I probably would have been taught another - safer - technique.
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