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Offline Reschke

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Re: Thoughts on NFL hit issue
« Reply #30 on: October 20, 2010, 04:59:05 PM »
A hit is a hit...if the guys can't hold on to the ball with someone coming at them then they don't need to be making the big money. FWIW I played TE in college and know about the hits. I also played with a few guys that went on to the NFL and spent plenty of time there so I know its a little bit different but only because EVERYONE in the NFL other than the QB can hit like the best LB's and SS's in college any day of the week.
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Offline Dadsguns

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Re: Thoughts on NFL hit issue
« Reply #31 on: October 21, 2010, 10:34:56 AM »
Alot of people here are on the misconception of not being able to hit hard. 
That isn't the problem, its players that purposely commit helmet to helmet or leading with the helmet contact on a defenseless player, period.  That's it. 

Game suspension is the only way to get the players attention to not "hit" someone using their helmet while in an undefended or compromised position, instead of using the actual tackling techniques.

Accidents will happen, but to purposely inflict a hit to where it can cause bodily harm to the extent of permanent injury or even death is not sport, it is just criminal. 

Remember, this problem is not just in the NFL and in college, there have been instances of kids of various ages being paralyzed from contact as this. 


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Offline crazyivan

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Re: Thoughts on NFL hit issue
« Reply #32 on: October 21, 2010, 09:35:15 PM »
I think it is more aimed at folks like Brandon Meriweather.
Most of the hits Sunday, defensive players were going for the ball or tackle. The case of this NE player was neither. Sweep the leg Johnny!

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