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Those were not “big” hits. Im surprised they threw a flag. Or maybe I’m watching To’o much college football.
‘You Guys Should Go to Jail’: Concussion Expert Rages After Dolphins QB Is Hospitalized
Tua Tagovailoa was hospitalized after being slammed to the ground Thursday night—his second such hit in five days.
Well, if they can't use helmets to knock people out, they may have to get fitter.
Rugby tackles are more of a wraparound style (and is still a rough sport, don't get me wrong). American football is more about the collision at maximum impact.
Yea true. It’s a weird one to research into, and I totally get what fecal is saying. Some sources have rugby a higher rate while others have football and some other sports ranked higher.
I don’t know about that. If I was a punt returner and about to get steamrolled by a guy that had a 30 yard running head of steam I’d rather not test your theory.
The pads on the big guy allow him to hit the punter at maximum speed and impact. The punter is not getting much protection from those pads.
When I played football the term we used was, “Stick ‘em!” meaning lower your head and shoulder and run into them as hard as you can whether blocking or tackling. I was a flyweight safety, more often getting stuck than sticking. My career ended with some fractured ribs and I was honestly happy to be over it. I did miss the practices in the mud though.
You simply don't get it. It's the most complex and chess-like sport, by miles.
