What the heck has happened to my favorite game of football????? I am crippled today because of my playing in the 60`s, but I certainly am not crying to mama about it!!! A late hit is one thing, but a mere block or tackle with the helmet or not is the risks you have to endure..... If you are afraid to get hurt, or your momma or daddy don`t want you to get hurt, DON`T PLAY!!!! I know my statement will not be a popular one, but it`s FOOTBALL for goodness sakes!!!! I have seen knees blown out, broken limbs, concussions and paralizations on seemingless harmless tackles or blocks and or even when non hits take place.... When Kent Waldrep was paralized in the 70`s, nothing about that play was illegal or unusual.... You, or whoever you are, pantywaists don`t like to see injuries, don`t watch, and for God`s sake don`t play.... I was burned to a crispy critter by an explosion on my job knowing the dangers of that might happen, but when I healed, I went back and worked the same job for 30 more years.... I did not sue, even though I could have.... I did not quit, even though I could have, and I did not go crying to my mommie.... I understand the rules now of football, but there are certain rules that should have never been implemented.... Someone is ruining MY sport!!!!! I did not to have male child, I have one grown daughter.... But if I had a son, he would have played the game knowing the risks with my approval.... 5 years ago while doing this cheer thing, my grandaughter while doing a pyramid stunt, fell on her head and had a concussion, she could have broken her neck or paralized for that matter... She was lucky, but her and her mom and dad knew the risks, but it was what she wanted to do even with the risks.... Having said all of that, I believe in adhering to the rules.... I just do not like the certain rules implemented..... Go ahead now and give me your full 360 degree assault!!!:cool2: