masks

[Steven Tyler]

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Originally Posted by Steven Tyler

The reason I asked is because I seldom see the mask fly off or twist around. Might be a good theory in practice, but non-relevant in reality.

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Add 1 as a "me, too" to what Rita said.

Had my mask work "as designed/ intended" on several occasions: mask spins off, or at least out-of-place, no damage to the ol' noggin or contents.

Had a younger umpire who "knew better" and kept his straps tight taken to the ER after a game when he started showing signs of concussion.

Saw an umpire in one of the playoff games who took a shot, mask twist sideway, and went down to one knee. I just feel logically speaking, there is no sure way to prevent a concussion. I can remember taking a major shot to the head in football and not feel a thing. It had no effect at all. Took a glancing blow another time, and had a headaches for three days. Back then it was called getting your bell rung.