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Originally Posted by Questdog
I think there is a simple solution: Get rid of helmets and shoulder pads.
Now this may seem counterproductive, but I truly believe that a man with no helmet is going to take better care of his noggin and the helmets and shoulder pads only dish out more damage than they protect against.
They play rugby without the protective gear and there is no reason why football cannot.
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Agreed. Shoulder pads and elbow pads in Hockey are a big part of the concussion problem in that sport. To me each sport could mandate an end to hard shell protection equipment. Softening the exterior along with the increased risk of injury should help. Not very likely though.
When I played football and hockey it hurt me to hit someone. I had to pick my spots. Players today are built like tanks but they don't understand that too much protection on the body will not protect the brain from slamming into the skull on impact from another player who also feels impervious.
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