Euros have a huge misconception about what these pad do. They don't protect you from getting hurt when hit from the other guy. They protect you from getting hurt when you hit the other guy.
It eliminates the subconscious "oh shit, this is gonna hurt" hesitation that might occur upon impact, which results in a much harder and concussive hit.
Rugby is like getting your leg broken by a baseball bat. American football is like breaking your leg in a car wreck.
When our football started out, too many players were dying from collisions. It was almost banned. Teddy Roosevelt helped push for rule changes that lessened the chances for the violent collisions that were killing players, ultimately making the game safer by comparison.
[ + ] Hoobeejoo
[ - ] Hoobeejoo 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 14, 2022 04:41:03 ago (+0/-0)
It eliminates the subconscious "oh shit, this is gonna hurt" hesitation that might occur upon impact, which results in a much harder and concussive hit.
Rugby is like getting your leg broken by a baseball bat.
American football is like breaking your leg in a car wreck.
[ + ] bobdole9
[ - ] bobdole9 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 14, 2022 09:18:06 ago (+0/-0)
[ + ] i_scream_trucks
[ - ] i_scream_trucks 1 point 2.6 yearsOct 14, 2022 03:17:03 ago (+1/-0)
at least the yanks wear protection