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Originally Posted by zm1283
Why are they more apt to health issues because of today's game? I don't really agree with that. I think we are more aware of potential injuries and health issues now, but the equipment is better, the physical conditioning is better, and the medical attention is better than it has ever been. There were just as many issues in the 50s and 60s, but they went unnoticed and no one worried about them.
I don't agree that this particular hit has to be taken out of the game at any level. What is the offensive player supposed to do? Pull up and try to patty-cake with him? This is a physical game and people get hit hard.
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No, it's completely different. 10% heavier and 5% faster than just 10 years ago. 25% heavier and faster (estimated) than the 1960's. More weight colliding at higher speeds = higher safety issues.
That said, I don't like the softening direction we've gone and continue to go. I don't like legal hits getting penalized and/or fined.