I played high school football, but now I do not want my sons playing tackle

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Sep 15, 2014
2:05:06pm

Banjo Blues

I played high school football, but now I do not want my sons playing tackle

football with all the info about concussions and what not. Anyone else feel this way? I am surprising myself with this . . . and if other people feel the same way, there will be a lot less kids feeding the football programs down the road. If not, then no worries.

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Banjo Blues

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I played high school football, but now I do not want my sons playing tackle

Banjo Blues

9/15/14 2:05pm

Sorry to disagree. If you know how to tackle, you're fine.

TrueBlue67

9/15/14 2:07pm

You might know how to tackle, but the guy tackling you helmet 2 helmet might not

billyrust

9/15/14 2:08pm

ITs the same concept as riding a motorcycle

Bronco Mendenhill

9/15/14 2:10pm

That doesn't make any sense. It's not a one-way sport. There are 2 ppl involved

cougarnerd

9/15/14 2:14pm

Most brain damage is to lineman, with the frequent collisions. It's not just

runnincoug

9/15/14 2:15pm

And concussions aren't the only injury issue with Football

runnincoug

9/15/14 2:27pm

giving O line more freedom to use their hands has changed the technique

mosterlow

9/15/14 2:51pm

See my link below ... 2011 NFL report that Olinemen still getting the most

runnincoug

9/15/14 5:12pm

Wait what? Not trying to attack, but I have never heard that most concussions

imfear2000

9/15/14 5:09pm

From the 2011 NFL season -- Olineman had the most concussions

runnincoug

9/15/14 5:12pm

Hmm, you didn't happen to get hit one too many times when you played did you?

southernfriedcougar

9/15/14 4:47pm

I will happily support my kids if they want to play tackle, but I will quickly

wabluecoug

9/15/14 2:07pm

I would have no problem if my boys told me they didn't want to play

workindev

9/15/14 2:10pm

I'm with you. I had concussion in high school and had my bell rung a few times

kansascougar

9/15/14 2:10pm

I've been concussed mountain-biking and playing soccer.

Byron McNertney

9/15/14 2:12pm

IIRC, soccer produces the most head injuries after football

hansel

9/15/14 2:19pm

The shear fact they choose soccer over football proves they are not right

9/15/14 2:49pm

youth soccer has far more concussions than youth football

palangi

9/15/14 2:19pm

Sorry, but I'd have to see the data. I coached 7 soccer season and don't recall

9/15/14 2:27pm

I'll see if I can find something later, but it wasn't on an equal scale meaning

palangi

9/15/14 2:38pm

Not accurate. Worldwide yes. In the US, no.

Real Men Wear Blue

9/15/14 4:38pm

It may be but it's definitely close even in the U.S. link to some statistics

palangi

9/15/14 7:00pm

If they really want to play I don't know that I will forbid it,

jrob30

9/15/14 2:13pm

my oldest son decided to stop playing in HS football

mosterlow

9/15/14 2:17pm

Spring Track & Fall Cross Country - great competitive sports. No concussions.

refunder

9/15/14 2:26pm

I disagree and think that your buying in to the media hype.

imfear2000

9/15/14 2:34pm

It didn't hurt me any. I was just going to also say...

FiveTen-BuckEighty

9/15/14 2:42pm

I don't have sons, but, if I did, I certainly wouldn't encourage them...

BearsandBulls

9/15/14 4:43pm

Will NCAA football one day become NCAA flag football?

ToThineOwnSelfBeBlue

9/15/14 4:43pm

my son played up to last year 8th grade. he was the best

9/15/14 5:04pm

I have a neighbor who says my kid will be fine if I rub essential oil on him

StalwartBraveTrue

9/15/14 5:39pm

forgot to mention...hes great at other sports. so he gets the

9/15/14 7:13pm

I played 8 seasons of tackle football and absolutely would let them play.

molodyets

9/15/14 5:14pm

I played my last three years in high school and would have let my three boys

Born2Fish

9/15/14 5:41pm

This is a tough and personal decision with many, many variables. Data is coming.

StalwartBraveTrue

9/15/14 5:52pm

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