I assert that they’d be better going back to leather helmets because it would force them to tackle properly and not go for the big hit.
**I assert that they’d be better going back to leather helmets because it would force them to tackle properly and not go for the big hit.**
Silly you, it’s about selling tickets, attracting advertisers, and tv network rights. Making the players look like glittering gladiators is essential.
Also, I recall a story years ago on women football fans, and what they like about the game. In the list was mentioned tight pants.
That simply reinforced what I had heard girls say even back when I was in high school.
I enjoyed the game (its just a game. Just. A. Game.), but am glad I got over my addiction to it 41 years ago.