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   Heavy B said, 8 months ago

   It was the spine this time.
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   SkepticCal said, 8 months ago

   Rugby players don’t wear helmets. Are Americans sissys?
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   Fourcrows said, 8 months ago

   Perhaps it’s the safety equipment itself leading to the reckless behavior that causes the injuries. If you weren’t wearing a helmet, would you still lead a tackle with your head?
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   Michael wme said, 8 months ago

   @Fourcrows

   For what they might get paid in the unlikely event that they become a superstar, many would. Gladly.
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   onguard said, 8 months ago

   The lovers of Soccer are coming for Football. Testosterone must be eliminated. (none exist in Soccer)
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   Dycel said, 8 months ago

   @SkepticCal

   No way bigger!
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   cdward said, 8 months ago

   Rugby and Football are different by nature. American Football has head to head tacking. Also, there is a bit of truth, I think, to the idea that the protective equipment encourages more dangerous behavior.
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   dtroutma said, 8 months ago

   The brains are out of proportion to the bodies, too big.
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   Ketira shena Pretarasedrin said, 8 months ago

   @SkepticCal

   No, they don’t want to end up paralyzed due to getting hit on the head or from other head/neck injuries.
   This is why, in US Football, that a legal tackle occurs from the chest downwards. If said tackler comes anywhere near the head, it’s a penalty. (Refs watch for that.)
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   All because it has happened in the past. It’s the same reason why NASCAR drivers are basically strapped into the seat of their car, and why the outer body of said car comes away so easily – to protect the human inside.
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    walruscarver2000 said, 8 months ago

    Why, oh why, do we care who can run from one end of the field faster than others. And how does what they do become OUR accomplishment?
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    ronald rini said, 8 months ago

    soccer does have head injuries when they hit the ball with thier head.
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    Joe said, 8 months ago

    @walruscarver2000

    Some of us don’t care. I’d rather watch women’s gymnastics any day! Football is like watching a tank battle.
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    walruscarver2000 said, 8 months ago

    @Joe

    Now you’re talking!
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    Donald Williams said, 8 months ago

    @Joe

    I’d rather watch women’s gymnastics any day!
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    Women’s beach volleyball for me!
    
    And I don’t even care who wins!!!
    
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    Ketira shena Pretarasedrin said, 8 months ago

    @walruscarver2000

    It’s called a “game”. That’s why all the protective gear is worn…
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