Helmet to Helmet Suspensions

[Danzig]

i am all for playing the game, hard hitting, etc. however, you can lose so much more than a game check if you lead with your head. head to head must be addressed and apparently they have chosen to do so. i just hope they don't fine or suspend when the hit was actually a clean one.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

Originally Posted by Danzig

i am all for playing the game, hard hitting, etc. however, you can lose so much more than a game check if you lead with your head. head to head must be addressed and apparently they have chosen to do so. i just hope they don't fine or suspend when the hit was actually a clean one.

the nfl is getting soft..and thats the problem the refs are going to have another tool to controll games and big games on the schedule 1 week out.if your stud linebacker in on the sidelines for a questionable hit and you lose the game that gets you into the playoffs then what..

[somerfrost]

America loves it's blood-letting pure and simple. Guys make big money but many times have short careers followed by a lifetime of pain and suffering. Football is a contact sport and as players get bigger and faster, contact becomes more and more dangerous! The NFL is hypocritical, it makes huge money off the violence then tries (with a wink) to act like they are concerned for the health and welfare of the players. Trying to hurt an opponent is not sport, it's criminal behavior....unfortunately it will continue.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

America loves it's blood-letting pure and simple. Guys make big money but many times have short careers followed by a lifetime of pain and suffering. Football is a contact sport and as players get bigger and faster, contact becomes more and more dangerous! The NFL is hypocritical, it makes huge money off the violence then tries (with a wink) to act like they are concerned for the health and welfare of the players. Trying to hurt an opponent is not sport, it's criminal behavior....unfortunately it will continue.

I think it's obvious that a great deal of these linebackers n' defensive backs would be in jail if it weren't for the NFL being in existence. I don't know how you get sadists to stop wanting to hurt people. It's gunna be pretty hard to do. I think the best way to protect your receivers is to run the plays correctly. When you are late getting them the ball, you allow these run-ups that allow a lot of momentum to be built up.

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

Society is getting soft..and thats the problem the refs are going to have another tool to controll games and big games on the schedule 1 week out.if your stud linebacker in on the sidelines for a questionable hit and you lose the game that gets you into the playoffs then what..

FTFY

I understand the danger of the helmet to helmet hit. I am quite sure the players understand it too, but when you have guys running 4.3 40's and can cut on a dime, what was intended to be a "form tackle" turns into a dangerous helmet to helmet hit is the blink of an eye. All it takes is a slight shift and a duck of the head by the offensive player as he tries to catch the ball....

It is well documented what the game does to a player's body in the long run. These are adult men choosing to play this game and to make a lot of money and risk their lives. Give them all the equipment and medical attention they deserve, but when two bodies are flying into each other, you can't legislate where their heads are or should be.

[3kings]

The one thing that bothers me about the Harrison hit is that the WR ducked. It seems to me that about half the helmet to helmet hits are caused by the offensive player ducking or turtling. I know this a natural reaction and can not be avoided but it should be considered when fining and especially suspending players.