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Well Diaz's teams are notoriously bad at tackling so....
Two things: You don't hear a lot about injuries in rugby because no one cares about or talks about rugby. Two, rugby players are proficient in their technique because that's what they've been playing all their lives, and there aren't any Adrian Petersons in rugby that they're trying to tackle.Watch a rugby game. They bring tackling to an art form and they don't shy from contact either. You don't seem to hear the same injuries occurring in rugby which is a very physical sport with no padding for protection. I think it makes sense and explains why Diaz was having these guys start tackling early w/o pads when Spring practice began.
this is true...but you can always do a quick google search. All kinds of stuff being written comparing the two. And football seems to be taking some notice.
Concussions: Rugby Can Help Football | ThePostGame
That is perfect example. Best way to stop using the head as a weapon? Go back to the leather helmet days. They'll stop sticking that head where it don't belong. Simple.
Going back to leather helmets is the best way to get your neck snapped... This isn't 1903 with 115lb 5'6" football players.
Two things: You don't hear a lot about injuries in rugby because no one cares about or talks about rugby. Two, rugby players are proficient in their technique because that's what they've been playing all their lives, and there aren't any Adrian Petersons in rugby that they're trying to tackle.
this is true...but you can always do a quick google search. All kinds of stuff being written comparing the two. And football seems to be taking some notice.
Concussions: Rugby Can Help Football | ThePostGame
That is perfect example. Best way to stop using the head as a weapon? Go back to the leather helmet days. They'll stop sticking that head where it don't belong. Simple.
Going back to leather helmets is the best way to get your neck snapped... This isn't 1903 with 115lb 5'6" football players.
So brain injury and neck snapped is one in same? Ask Utley if leather helmet would have been worse for him. Can't believe I'm entertaining your response, based on your history. Best helmet in the world don't do **** for the neck stoopid! Now, give me measureables, height and weight on those rugby guys. They look bigger than 115. That bad *** helmet don't protect their neck. Take that helmet off, they will not use head as a weapon...
this is true...but you can always do a quick google search. All kinds of stuff being written comparing the two. And football seems to be taking some notice.
Concussions: Rugby Can Help Football | ThePostGame
That is perfect example. Best way to stop using the head as a weapon? Go back to the leather helmet days. They'll stop sticking that head where it don't belong. Simple.
Going back to leather helmets is the best way to get your neck snapped... This isn't 1903 with 115lb 5'6" football players.
So brain injury and neck snapped is one in same? Ask Utley if leather helmet would have been worse for him. Can't believe I'm entertaining your response, based on your history. Best helmet in the world don't do **** for the neck stoopid! Now, give me measureables, height and weight on those rugby guys. They look bigger than 115. That bad *** helmet don't protect their neck. Take that helmet off, they will not use head as a weapon...
Most NFL players aren't suffering brain damage and
Most don't use their helmets as a weapon, but keep saying the words weapon and helmet together its almost starting to sound scary.
You act like u know for a fact not wearing helmets is the safer alternative / dumbass why do u think they started wearing helmets in the 1st place ???
this is true...but you can always do a quick google search. All kinds of stuff being written comparing the two. And football seems to be taking some notice.
Concussions: Rugby Can Help Football | ThePostGame
That is perfect example. Best way to stop using the head as a weapon? Go back to the leather helmet days. They'll stop sticking that head where it don't belong. Simple.
Going back to leather helmets is the best way to get your neck snapped... This isn't 1903 with 115lb 5'6" football players.
So brain injury and neck snapped is one in same? Ask Utley if leather helmet would have been worse for him. Can't believe I'm entertaining your response, based on your history. Best helmet in the world don't do **** for the neck stoopid! Now, give me measureables, height and weight on those rugby guys. They look bigger than 115. That bad *** helmet don't protect their neck. Take that helmet off, they will not use head as a weapon...
Most NFL players aren't suffering brain damage and
Most don't use their helmets as a weapon, but keep saying the words weapon and helmet together its almost starting to sound scary.
You act like u know for a fact not wearing helmets is the safer alternative / dumbass why do u think they started wearing helmets in the 1st place ???
Seems like it would be hard to field a physical defense with this technique. (at least on the back 7) But then again, Seattle's doing it, so...
My only problem with tackling legs is that leg's move. RB's are chopping their feet, raising their knees, high stepping, etc etc etc. Leg's are violent and tend to be hard to grasp. You're also not gonna create many turnovers grabbing at legs. Fumbles are forced when you tackle the torso.
Honestly, I can see pros and cons with this technique. But maybe it is a better way. I'd like to learn more about it.
Watch a rugby game. They bring tackling to an art form and they don't shy from contact either. You don't seem to hear the same injuries occurring in rugby which is a very physical sport with no padding for protection. I think it makes sense and explains why Diaz was having these guys start tackling early w/o pads when Spring practice began.
You just stated the real problem. The hard shell helmet is used as a weapon. That's the problem. I don't know what the answer is.The problem with removing the helmets is that the head gear is not only used for tackling. Defenders in the front-7 would have to completely change the way they take on/defeat blocks from the Offensive Linemen. The helmet is often the first thing that strikes an approaching blocker. Then the defender rolls his hips, extends his arms and disengaged. Trying to do this without a helmet would lead to all kinds of broken **** on your face. These are issues that Rugby doesn't have to worry about, which is why IMO that sport is a poor example.
The most physical part of football isn't the tackling, it's the blocking. (and defeating of blocks)
What's new? I was teaching youth to tackle with their shoulder pads and even told their parents I don't want to see a kid paralyzed because he use his head. I played in the late 70's and it was always "put your pads on them, head out front". This BS about reinventing ain't nothing but NFL propaganda because it was standard practice for them to make players play or threatened their jobs. Who teaches kids to tackle with their heads? Wrap up and stop trying to cut guys legs out, simple as that.
Two things: You don't hear a lot about injuries in rugby because no one cares about or talks about rugby. Two, rugby players are proficient in their technique because that's what they've been playing all their lives, and there aren't any Adrian Petersons in rugby that they're trying to tackle.Watch a rugby game. They bring tackling to an art form and they don't shy from contact either. You don't seem to hear the same injuries occurring in rugby which is a very physical sport with no padding for protection. I think it makes sense and explains why Diaz was having these guys start tackling early w/o pads when Spring practice began.
this is true...but you can always do a quick google search. All kinds of stuff being written comparing the two. And football seems to be taking some notice.
Concussions: Rugby Can Help Football | ThePostGame
That is perfect example. Best way to stop using the head as a weapon? Go back to the leather helmet days. They'll stop sticking that head where it don't belong. Simple.
Going back to leather helmets is the best way to get your neck snapped... This isn't 1903 with 115lb 5'6" football players.
Just for information, top rugby players are, to steal a line from a car dealer, huggggggggggeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Rugby World Cup 2015: How do the teams breakdown for height, weight, average age and caps? - Telegraph