And may I add, a President's decision or opinion does not necessarily represent America's opinion or values.Well, I thought you were espousing those same "American Values" from a century ago! My bad!
And may I add, a President's decision or opinion does not necessarily represent America's opinion or values.Well, I thought you were espousing those same "American Values" from a century ago! My bad!
It certainly is not but I don't know that it is necessarily a bad thing. When I think of all the stupid things I did growing up back in the 60s and 70s it's a wonder I'm not dead or crippled. Mostly because society was pretty naive about the dangers of things like letting kids ride bicycles on the shoulder of a freeway, etc. Now, most people know better. If football were the same sport today it was 40 or 50 years ago I wouldn't be so concerned. However, today's player is so much more powerful than just a few decades ago, because of scientifically designed weight training and nutrition programs. These guys are literally missiles of pain and destruction. We can't just sit idly buy and watch kids getting mangled. I am all for rule changes that can protect players, without ruining the integrity of the game. Surely that's a fine line to walk but one that is too important not too. JMO.We were watching a documentary in class from the 1920's and 1930's the other day and it showed kids climbing a tree, crawling out to the end of the branches (about 20-30 feet high) and riding the limbs down to the ground while they hung on with their hands. All my students were in awe that these little 8-12 year olds were allowed to do such a thing.
Without a doubt, the American mentality of today is not what it used to be.
Please, no, not that. I wish they would get rid of replay already, or at least just give the coaches a couple of challenges. They have improved the time it takes to review a play, but it still takes away from the flow of the game and can be a huge momentum killer. Besides, they still screw it up half the time anyway.Maybe they should be reviewable.
Well, it would slow the game down for the Defense! JK! I don't like Instant Replay either.Please, no, not that. I wish they would get rid of replay already, or at least just give the coaches a couple of challenges. They have improved the time it takes to review a play, but it still takes away from the flow of the game and can be a huge momentum killer. Besides, they still screw it up half the time anyway.
LOL - I was going to say *u's team was defensless!lol..I was going to say anyone on Auburn's defense
i think your opinion on making changes to help limit serious injuries to players has been overruled by a majority. The game of football has evolved over time...players today are bigger and faster than at any time...injuries are more severe. If you can make adjustments to the game to limit injuries or deaths, i think its well worth the adjustment.And may I add, a President's decision or opinion does not necessarily represent America's opinion or values.
i think your opinion on making changes to help limit serious injuries to players has been overruled by a majority. The game of football has evolved over time...players today are bigger and faster than at any time...injuries are more severe. If you can make adjustments to the game to limit injuries or deaths, i think its well worth the adjustment.
Its a sport, not gladiators fighting lions to the death on ancient rome.
We used to do that with Mimosa Trees when I was a kid. Good times. Of course, I'm a hillbilly, so.We were watching a documentary in class from the 1920's and 1930's the other day and it showed kids climbing a tree, crawling out to the end of the branches (about 20-30 feet high) and riding the limbs down to the ground while they hung on with their hands. All my students were in awe that these little 8-12 year olds were allowed to do such a thing.
Without a doubt, the American mentality of today is not what it used to be.
I still think there are many more dangerous games out there than American football. Rugby. Wrestling. Boxing. Ultimate fighting. Most of these don't even have pads and are more physical. Lets do something about these games before we turn football into 2 hand touch.i think your opinion on making changes to help limit serious injuries to players has been overruled by a majority. The game of football has evolved over time...players today are bigger and faster than at any time...injuries are more severe. If you can make adjustments to the game to limit injuries or deaths, i think its well worth the adjustment.
Its a sport, not gladiators fighting lions to the death on ancient rome.
Thank you Mr. Majority...i think your opinion on making changes to help limit serious injuries to players has been overruled by a majority. The game of football has evolved over time...players today are bigger and faster than at any time...injuries are more severe. If you can make adjustments to the game to limit injuries or deaths, i think its well worth the adjustment.
Its a sport, not gladiators fighting lions to the death on ancient rome.
FIFYWith this type of mentality, in 20 years football will not even remotely resemble the sport we have grew up to love and worship. We will turn a very tough rigorous sport into something it is not. The European soft mentality has invaded our once tough minded country and it will continue to change a game that doesn't need change.
We keep allowing LAWYERS who have never even played the sport makes the rules. It truly is sad.
Amen! ....dont want to get jacked dont run the route or better yet go play/watch soccer! Rasputin is right this candy but nonsense has got to stop, if you dont want to be injured find another sport.It needs to go - it imbalances the game too far in favor of the offense. Slants and crossing routes are difficult enough to defend, but if teams want to make those plays their bread and butter then their receivers should be prepared to get their bells rung.
Don't want your receivers punished? Don't run them over the middle.