|
In response to
"all the player deaths would cast a pallor over the proceedings. -- nm"
by
Reagen
|
Rugby manages to do it without any protective padding or helmets. -- nm
Posted by
Loyola
Feb 11 '24, 03:34
|
|
(No message)
|
Responses:
-
My friend who played provincial rugby in Ireland and college football in the US said he quickly found pads were mostly just another way to hurt people -- nm
-
mafic
Feb 11, 04:17
1
-
Without any disrespect to rugby players, who are tough motherfuckers, football is played differently and making players go ironman in the modern game
-
Reagen
Feb 11, 03:45
4
-
It’s all down to specialization, which makes sense for gridiron football, given it’s essentially a recreation of 19th century warfare -- (edited)
-
Znufrii, promoted
Feb 11, 06:50
-
I like to see players tire, and adapt, and be adept at performing a variety of functions, although it may not be their preferred role. I want to see -- (edited)
-
Loyola
Feb 11, 06:27
-
My suggestions: the field is too big, make it smaller. Too many players, so bring it down to like 6 a side. Now cover it in ice. -- nm
-
mafic
Feb 11, 04:49
1
|