Drew Brees wants to “save the game of football” with flag football

halloween 65 · 06-30-2017, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

It's youth football. Geeze.

I don't think their really only talking about pee-wee there.

AsylumGuido · 06-30-2017, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

I don't think their really only talking about pee-wee there.

No. Of course not. He said he didn't play tackle himself until he was a freshman in HS. The league would go as far as it would bear age wise. Those players that showed promise at HS age would go to tackle. The others would continue playing the game. It absolutely isn't pee-wee, although parents of of children of all ages here in the last few years have begun pulling their children out of the sport. At least flag would keep it alive.

Seer1 · 06-30-2017, 05:52 PM

It's got a lot of plusses. It'd be cheap as hell. I'm always shocked at what the Pop Warner and other little leagues' parents pay out to get their kids into a tackle football game. You'll still get some injuries, but overall I'd say it'd be safer than soccer. Kids would be watching and learning about real football instead "Oh I've got a hangnail, get the stretcher!" soccer more. It wouldn't be nearly as gender specific.

AsylumGuido · 06-30-2017, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by Seer1

It's got a lot of plusses. It'd be cheap as hell. I'm always shocked at what the Pop Warner and other little leagues' parents pay out to get their kids into a tackle football game. You'll still get some injuries, but overall I'd say it'd be safer than soccer. Kids would be watching and learning about real football instead "Oh I've got a hangnail, get the stretcher!" soccer more. It wouldn't be nearly as gender specific.

All good points.

lee909 · 07-01-2017, 01:32 AM

Like it or not as medical knowledge advances and now the cats out the bag with the NFL/NCAA unable to suppress the amount of concussions that occur in the game something will change. More and more parents will keep their kids from playing and something needs to give. For the 1/2% that make it from being high school stars stars to the pro ranks the rest need to make their way in other fields and dnt need the long term effects of concussions

neugey · 07-01-2017, 08:34 AM

Quick!!! Take her flag!!!

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jdc270 · 07-01-2017, 08:22 PM

Won't see me watching Flag Football, bring out butterfly nets & straight jackets could help!

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Rugby Saint II · 07-02-2017, 11:50 AM

We have touch rugby...................for players over seventy!!!

Seer1 · 07-02-2017, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

We have touch rugby...................for players over seventy!!!

But y'all still "touch" with your fists, right?

Rugby Saint II · 07-03-2017, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by Seer1

But y'all still "touch" with your fists, right?

Actually, rugby players rarely fight. The penalties are too severe now but in the old days before player safety was all the rage we were allowed to express our opinions and fight like Hell!

As a referee there is zero tolerance for unsportsman like conduct. There is a definite spiriit of the laws that we adhere to.

We had to cut down on running around naked to clean up our image too.........

06-30-2017, 04:40 PM	#1
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Drew Brees wants to “save the game of football” with flag football Originally Posted by AsylumGuido It's youth football. Geeze. I don't think their really only talking about pee-wee there.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Drew Brees wants to “save the game of football” with flag football Originally Posted by halloween 65 I don't think their really only talking about pee-wee there. No. Of course not. He said he didn't play tackle himself until he was a freshman in HS. The league would go as far as it would bear age wise. Those players that showed promise at HS age would go to tackle. The others would continue playing the game. It absolutely isn't pee-wee, although parents of of children of all ages here in the last few years have begun pulling their children out of the sport. At least flag would keep it alive.

06-30-2017, 05:52 PM	#3
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Drew Brees wants to “save the game of football” with flag football It's got a lot of plusses. It'd be cheap as hell. I'm always shocked at what the Pop Warner and other little leagues' parents pay out to get their kids into a tackle football game. You'll still get some injuries, but overall I'd say it'd be safer than soccer. Kids would be watching and learning about real football instead "Oh I've got a hangnail, get the stretcher!" soccer more. It wouldn't be nearly as gender specific. jnormand and AsylumGuido like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Drew Brees wants to “save the game of football” with flag football Originally Posted by Seer1 It's got a lot of plusses. It'd be cheap as hell. I'm always shocked at what the Pop Warner and other little leagues' parents pay out to get their kids into a tackle football game. You'll still get some injuries, but overall I'd say it'd be safer than soccer. Kids would be watching and learning about real football instead "Oh I've got a hangnail, get the stretcher!" soccer more. It wouldn't be nearly as gender specific. All good points.

07-01-2017, 01:32 AM	#5
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,875 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Drew Brees wants to “save the game of football” with flag football Like it or not as medical knowledge advances and now the cats out the bag with the NFL/NCAA unable to suppress the amount of concussions that occur in the game something will change. More and more parents will keep their kids from playing and something needs to give. For the 1/2% that make it from being high school stars stars to the pro ranks the rest need to make their way in other fields and dnt need the long term effects of concussions

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,153	Re: Drew Brees wants to “save the game of football” with flag football We have touch rugby...................for players over seventy!!!

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Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Drew Brees wants to “save the game of football” with flag football Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II We have touch rugby...................for players over seventy!!! But y'all still "touch" with your fists, right? Rugby Saint II likes this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,153	Re: Drew Brees wants to “save the game of football” with flag football Originally Posted by Seer1 But y'all still "touch" with your fists, right? Actually, rugby players rarely fight. The penalties are too severe now but in the old days before player safety was all the rage we were allowed to express our opinions and fight like Hell! As a referee there is zero tolerance for unsportsman like conduct. There is a definite spiriit of the laws that we adhere to. We had to cut down on running around naked to clean up our image too......... K Major likes this.

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