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In response to "David, 1 thing I would say Pro Wrestling vs Football --- football plays what, 20 games a year?... Wrestlers probably work 200-250 matches a year" by Will Hunting

it takes a pretty significant blow to the head or possibly body, to get a concussion.

Posted by groiny (aka groiny) Jul 25 '17, 08:59

wrestlers spend years learning how to fall correctly to minimize impact on the body, and especially the head.

The problem in football is the players leading with their heads. Players are getting kneed in the head or hit helmet to helmet multiple times a game, not to mention blindside hits that give you no time to brace for the hit.

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Most indications are that it is not so much the severity of the concussions, but the massive number of small traumas. Offensive lineman are among the -- (edited) - pmb Jul 25, 09:09
I've had 2 concussions. Both involved me getting shoved and flat-back landing on the ground to the point inertia snapped my head back. - Will Hunting Jul 25, 09:02 5
- a hard ground with no give in it, versus a ring mat, which is slightly padded and gives way on impact. -- nm - groiny Jul 25, 09:03 4
  - a hard ground with no give in it, versus dirt, grass, and helmets -- nm* - Ender Jul 25, 09:07 1
    - the helmets are part of the problem. -- nm - groiny Jul 25, 09:08
  - Sure, it's not hard concrete or hard ground, but it's not a foam pit. It's solid. - Will Hunting Jul 25, 09:06
  - I am not saying that it does not happen, but no way to the degree of football. -- nm - groiny Jul 25, 09:04

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it takes a pretty significant blow to the head or possibly body, to get a concussion.

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