They could just eliminate the kickoff and start on the 20, but then they’d lose a commercial break.
All about the commercials.
RIsk of injury is high during returns, btw.
They actually debated that.
Insane imo, to force such a radical change on the game. The field position battle is an interesting part of the game to many.
If they want to make football “safe” there is only one way, start playing touch football like grade schoolers.
I second the motion: No kickoffs. Start on the 20. The brutal injuries from kickoffs deserve a change in plans, especially in youth leagues.
I’m surprised they don’t do that.
1. A guy could really hurt his toe kicking that hard football
2. People running down the field to cover, could trip
3. The referees could injure their necks if the players go by too fast
4. If the players build up too much speed running, they could get nasty carpet burns when they fall
5. Imagine what all that speed means if a player goes out of bounds and collides with someone
While we’re at it, they should probably limit how far the wide receiver can go down field for a pass too
Once these things are instituted, I’d like to see the teams develop kilts to play in, instead of those idiotic uniforms with all the pads. If they need the pads, they’re not going it right.
Some make-up would probably help too. If we’re going to sissify the game, who not go all the way.