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Staph

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7. I saw a comment by a retired coach/player,
Sun Jan 24, 2016, 12:51 PM
Jan 2016

Don Nehlen, who coached at West Virginia University in the 1980s and 1990s. He suggested that the bars on the front of the helmet be removed.

“I know football players are bigger and faster than when I played ball,” Nehlen said. “The reason is because of sophisticated weight programs. And that’s fine.

“But when I learned the game, I was taught to block and tackle with my shoulders. The reason is because there were no facemasks. Then, first, there was a single bar across your face.

“When a full facemask was introduced, it became a weapon. Now when an offensive lineman comes off the line of scrimmage, boom, they use their headgear to strike.

“If you want to get rid of concussions, take off the facemasks. Players will turn their heads and use their shoulders then.”


I don't know if it will truly make a difference, but at this point, anything is worth a try.


http://www.wvgazettemail.com/article/20160105/GZ02/160109758


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