edko
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Ravens' Urschel retires 2 days after CTE study
Dude is a certified genius and wants to stay that way.
Dude is a certified genius and wants to stay that way.
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy CTE
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Furry
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All these pussies are why football sucks now. I've mostly stopped watching it for a few years myself, because I can't find joy unless large buff men are trying to hurt each other for my enjoyment. Do you think I give a fuck how they get brain damage? Tons of extra rules to try and protect players just slow down and make the game terrible to watch with little to no actual results.
As for kids, I'd be okay with my dumb one playing football. Up to them if they want to, but even the stupid kids need a path to being successful.
As for kids, I'd be okay with my dumb one playing football. Up to them if they want to, but even the stupid kids need a path to being successful.
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Vimeseh
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People would still hold gladiatorial games if they could get away with it. While I completely understand your perspective and would never let any children of mine play, I also understand that a huge amount of footballs appeal is watching high level athletes inflict abuse upon each other. As they make the game more safe to play it becomes less appealing to watch.
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Like I said in my earlier wall of text, I have no issue with MMA because it doesn't misrepresent what it is. Those in charge of Football portray it as a wholesome family sport that is safe, it is as american as Baseball and Apple Pie. There is a Family Owned Bar/Restaurant here in town that i asked the owner if they ever have the MMA Fights gave me a sideways look as if I spit on him and said "No, we try to keep a family atmosphere here." I then replied "But you show Football Games on the weekend right?" He was not even remotely interested in discussing that any further.
Honestly if the NFL and the NCAA were just more honest about what Football really is, then I would have no issue with it.
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kegkilla
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In that guy's defense, he could have been referring to the type of crowd each draws. MMA fights bring in a lot of 20 something white trash who aren't a great fit for a family restaurant.
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Synj
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Oblio
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Where did you playOblio ?
Not that I think my kids will be big enough to play, but my wife and I are pretty dead set against them playing football. Sucks because I think there are a ton of benefits and I personally love the sport, I just don't see it being worth the risk.
The University of Washington, I played Center & Guard.
And no, I didn't watch them last year when they were really good, which was difficult for me.
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Synj
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Just curious, longtime PAC12 (10) fan, we just hired Lorenzo Romar as an asst. coach which I think is an awesome get for us. I've heard really great things about the man, too bad he couldn't get it to gel consistently on the court. I remember some battles between UA/UW during the Brandon Roy/Nate Robinson/Isaiah Thomas eras. Hated those guys! LOL!
Washington was a force in the early 90s when I was finishing HS. Must be hard to step away.
Is there a middle ground where you could see yourself participating by teaching/coaching/studying against injury? Help change the sport for the better? Or do you think that's just not possible?
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Romar is a solid recruiter and a rule follower, however his awesome personality did not translate in to wins on the court. I think he will make a great Assistant Coach for you.
I was at UW in the 90's and here is something funny/ironic...not long after I finished the program went to shit and I suffered through watching season after season of just a garbage product on the field. Then finally when I stop watching they get good and make it to the playoffs., maybe I was the problem all along.
Regarding your last question, I would love for there to be a scenario where that were able to play out, however the way the culture is at the moment I just don't see it happening anytime soon. You only need to look as far as Goodell's stupid comments about life span and safety from a few days ago. And regarding that Adams kid with the Jets that said he would die on the field, I have nothing bad to say about him. I get it, i was him once, I would be curious to ask him how he feels about those comments in 20 or 30 years.
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Synj
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I heard a good take on that yesterday while listening to sports radio, can't remember who it was that said it, but basically a veteran that is Jamal Adam's mentor for the Jets, essentially saying the same thing. The point was, who gives a shit what the rookie says? The vets feel the same way. it's unfortunately a top down thing.
And yeah, not to rub it in, but you picked a bad time to stop watching Huskies football. Petersen making magic happen there.
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Palum
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I think that's a wee bit different than CTE...
Also on the radio this morning, news story about the CTE doctor dude who loves being famous saying football is child abuse and as bunch of worthless talking heads parroting their agreement. Seems the moral busybodies are ratcheting up the rhetoric. I wonder how long it's really going to take to kill football in K-12.
Drakurii
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I think there can be improvement in tackling techniques. I wonder if any former Rugby players brains have been looked at.
Oblio
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It is really just that simple isn't it? It amazes me that the vast majority of Football fans are in such denial or they just don't care.
Drakurii
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They need to start getting rid of people who dole out needless hits, I'm pretty sure that cheap shot Kurt Warner took in the Saints game probably led to his decision to retire. Too many people are looking to just hurt someone and not make a football play.
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There is work being done at the youth and high school level. The old "head and body on the play side" method of tackling has been dropped for the Pete Carroll "wrap and roll" technique.
There are a few old school assholes that bitch about giving up an extra yard by not hitting the guy full force, but I'll take that trade off.
There are a few old school assholes that bitch about giving up an extra yard by not hitting the guy full force, but I'll take that trade off.
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I read some study awhile back stating that Soccer is the #2 HS sport in terms of overall concussions.