Quote:
Originally Posted by bossku69
football is becoming so competitive, that if you DON'T lay someone out, you'll be off the team. its better to have over aggressive players that you can "calm down" that a bunch of Nancys who you have to yell at.
problem also is the padding is becoming increasingly better, so hits can be harder and hurt less. think of 20 years ago, do you think they would run at you full speed with that shitty plastic helmet and weak padding? no!
it's almost like we are turning into a nation that watches sports for blood... like the roman times  |
On the flip side of this. Players are bigger, faster and stronger than 30-40 years ago. Collisions are more violent.
Hitting a defenseless receiver in the head, taking a QB out at the knee's. I agree with these rules. Besides, it sucks shit when a game is stopped for 15 minutes while a person is transferred to a stretcher and then carted off.
The rule I can not fucking stand this year is - RB's not being able to lead with the crown of their helmet. Being from MN, I always enjoyed watching AP punish people for trying to do their job. You could actually see guys pulling up after they took a good hit or 2 from him.