Could it be that we're seeing the game at the height of it's violence and that Football could suffer just as Boxing has? I love College football and can't even watch the Pro game for a host of reasons. If I'm honest I feel like a hypocrite for supporting the college game as much as I do, but I'm not the one teaching bad tackling technique.
When a young man walks away from MILLIONS in future earnings because his fear of POTENTIAL brain damage, we're seeing the change take place. Mike Ditka said he wouldn't recommend children play the game. It will be interesting to see the response to these changing points of view.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2399315-chris-borland-retires-from-nfl-at-age-24-latest-details-comments-and-reaction
This post was edited on 3/17 10:18 PM by Pittski
When a young man walks away from MILLIONS in future earnings because his fear of POTENTIAL brain damage, we're seeing the change take place. Mike Ditka said he wouldn't recommend children play the game. It will be interesting to see the response to these changing points of view.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2399315-chris-borland-retires-from-nfl-at-age-24-latest-details-comments-and-reaction
This post was edited on 3/17 10:18 PM by Pittski