15 Sep 09
I think some of the tackles when in more open field in football can be exciting, but I definitely think hockey has the win for sheer speed.
They can just fly when they get a good run on skates and when they catch someone with their head down it just makes me feel the pain just by watching it.
16 Sep 09
Originally posted by USArmyParatrooperI like football hits more because they have a more direct impact on the outcome of the game.
The big hits in both sports are really fun to watch. It's a tough choice for me. What do you think?
Also, it just seems as though football hits are more direct and more punishing.
16 Sep 09
Originally posted by USArmyParatrooperI like seeing the hits. Some are grounders, some are pop flys, some are homers, and some are line drives. I just don't like the extra innings.
The big hits in both sports are really fun to watch. It's a tough choice for me. What do you think?
16 Sep 09
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Originally posted by sh76Ha!...i'd like to see you put the blades on, skate over the blue line with your head down and have a 6 foot 4 defenseman smash into you at top speed. You don't see many football players wobble off the field like these guys....
Also, it just seems as though football hits are more direct and more punishing.
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16 Sep 09
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Originally posted by Seitseaustralian rules football
Honestly?
If I feel like some graphic violence I prefer to watch rugby.
The fact that American football and ice hockey players wear so much protection gives it a... how should I say it? Yeah, queer feeling to the whole thing.
16 Sep 09
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Originally posted by SeitseAre you kidding? With the size and speed of football players today, if they didn't wear pads and helmets you'd have people getting killed regularly. Even with the pads American football already has more injuries than any other sport.
Honestly?
If I feel like some graphic violence I prefer to watch rugby.
The fact that American football and ice hockey players wear so much protection gives it a... how should I say it? Yeah, queer feeling to the whole thing.
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16 Sep 09
Originally posted by USArmyParatrooperwhich is why I question the sanity of playing Australian Rules Football in outfits that would be considered skimpy for the NBA
Are you kidding? With the size and speed of football players today, if they didn't wear pads and helmets you'd have people getting killed regularly. Even with the pads American football already has more injuries than any other sport.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5tt_D4PFYk&feature=related
17 Sep 09
Originally posted by USArmyParatrooperHeck if they were tought like over in merry olde England they wouldn't get kilt. An occasional bump on the noggin maybe, but not kilt.
Are you kidding? With the size and speed of football players today, if they didn't wear pads and helmets you'd have people getting killed regularly. Even with the pads American football already has more injuries than any other sport.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5tt_D4PFYk&feature=related
17 Sep 09
Originally posted by USArmyParatrooperI still think it's a minor miracle that Ronnie Lott never killed anyone. If you went over the middle into his secondary to try to catch a floating pass, you'd better have a good health insurance policy.
Are you kidding? With the size and speed of football players today, if they didn't wear pads and helmets you'd have people getting killed regularly. Even with the pads American football already has more injuries than any other sport.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5tt_D4PFYk&feature=related