Kid's shouldn't be playing Football
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When I have kids, if they want to play sports, they WON'T be playing football.
They can play basketball, soccer, tennis, etc but NOT football.
They can play basketball, soccer, tennis, etc but NOT football.
Real Spit.
I have a son who'll be 2 in October. He won't be playing football.
Growing up, I was in organized sports since I was 4 or 5. I played baseball and basketball since then all through HS and baseball in college. I have no sentimental connection to football.
In Jr High, we used to play tag football during gym class. I used to watch it on TV and play the video games... So from there I understood formations and the basics around the game. I used to either play QB or WR and would just be styling. My hand eye coordination was nice from years of playing baseball and basketball. I had hands so I could catch the ball with ease. I remember precisely the moment in time where I was like... "Football isn't for me, I'm good"
I was in 8th grade, me and some neighborhood kids all went up to the local park and decided to play a pick up tackle football game. We picked teams, there were some kids who were in HS playing with us... This one kid was a beast and had been playing tackle football for years and was on the HS team.
I remember scrambling, trying to be cool and make a play and this nikka crushed me. We out there with no pads, this dude kneed me in the nuts during the hit too. After that, I was like yeah, I'm definitely not playing this shyt.
Growing up, I was in organized sports since I was 4 or 5. I played baseball and basketball since then all through HS and baseball in college. I have no sentimental connection to football.
In Jr High, we used to play tag football during gym class. I used to watch it on TV and play the video games... So from there I understood formations and the basics around the game. I used to either play QB or WR and would just be styling. My hand eye coordination was nice from years of playing baseball and basketball. I had hands so I could catch the ball with ease. I remember precisely the moment in time where I was like... "Football isn't for me, I'm good"
I was in 8th grade, me and some neighborhood kids all went up to the local park and decided to play a pick up tackle football game. We picked teams, there were some kids who were in HS playing with us... This one kid was a beast and had been playing tackle football for years and was on the HS team.
I remember scrambling, trying to be cool and make a play and this nikka crushed me. We out there with no pads, this dude kneed me in the nuts during the hit too. After that, I was like yeah, I'm definitely not playing this shyt.
I met Tony Dorsett maybe 10 years ago at my granddad's house. Quiet dude but the grip on his handshake nearly crippled my hand.
Yeah I read that he’s having problems remembering stuff.I met Tony Dorsett maybe 10 years ago at my granddad's house. Quiet dude but the grip on his handshake nearly crippled my hand.
He’s 68 years old now
Besides that, the physical pain these dudes are in by the time these guys turn 50 is ridiculous. Their bodies are falling apart.Yeah I read that he’s having problems remembering stuff.
He’s 68 years old now
Think about Deion losing his toes. If I'm one of his players I'd have to rethink my choices.
Warren Sapp was saying some scary shyt too
He can’t remember things now he has to write everything down so he doesn’t make a mistake and forget important stuff
We didn’t know..
Football is so barbaric you getting into car crash on every play
I read all the stories about the former players
George Rogers says his whole body is fukked up..
Long Live The Kane
Tyrant Titan
Yeah my son isn’t playing, academics are the first priority and will lean towards non violent sports for athletics
NYC Rebel
...on the otherside of the pond
Tony took this hit in college.
The safety was already in the air as soon as Tony caught the pitch
Just total disregard for your own body
I played football at the D1 level and a short (very short) time at the next level. My neck hurts and my back hurts everyday. Now, I’m much fatter than I was 17 years ago but the neck and back pain have been there since high school. I’ve said that I don’t think kids should be playing tackle football until their older, maybe 10th grade. Too many coaches don’t know what they’re talking about. Kids don’t know how to run, don’t know how to fall, don’t know how to use their bodies properly. My son was supposed to start 7th grade football yesterday but I had to tell the wife that I’m uncomfortable with it because of the injuries, because of the trauma that can come from it. He didn’t want to play anyway. Chances are he would be fine, but injuries and crazy things can happen when you’re running full speed into another person and use your head as a battering ram.