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To: LRoggy
Too many guys have had their lives ruined from some of the punishment of these huge guys moving at high speed. And the problem is that some of the technological improvements of the past made guys more willing to hit harder. Guys weren't as willing to lead with their heads when they were wearing leather helmets.

The game is going to die if they don't take steps to reduce injuries - lawsuits alone will kill it.

12 posted on 09/17/2024 6:05:55 PM PDT by Bruce Campbells Chin ( )
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To: Bruce Campbells Chin
The game is going to die if they don't take steps to reduce injuries - lawsuits alone will kill it.

There should be weight limits. Left tackle? No limit. Offensive Linemen? 275 lbs. Defensive line 250 lbs.

Linebackers? 225 lbs.

Tight ends/wide receivers 225 lbs.

Lawrence Taylor, Travis Kelce, etc are way too strong therefore they will be disqualified according to my rules.

14 posted on 09/17/2024 6:12:34 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: Bruce Campbells Chin
Guys weren't as willing to lead with their heads when they were wearing leather helmets.

Football was more like rugby at that time. Maybe that's what we need to get back to.

15 posted on 09/17/2024 6:15:07 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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