Head Trauma

jeanpierre · 07-14-2019, 03:40 PM

You're referring to head slaps, where linemen are slapping each other because they're wearing helmets? Yeah, yet another reason where protective gear is not so protective...

But the worse collisions I've seen are when the back seven/eight are dialing up a receiver rather than making a sound tackle...

lee909 · 07-14-2019, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

You're referring to head slaps, where linemen are slapping each other because they're wearing helmets? Yeah, yet another reason where protective gear is not so protective...

But the worse collisions I've seen are when the back seven/eight are dialing up a receiver rather than making a sound tackle...

Im just got off the medical reports that have the linemen the worst off in terms of trauma. Granted the hits I've seen on so e receivers look far worse. Often by a QB walking them I to a window that will get them lit up.

Im not even sure what I'm getting at starting the debate to be honest. Just some parts of that in depth podcast left me a bit uneasy with some things in various sports I've loved

ChrisXVI · 07-14-2019, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

Im just got off the medical reports that have the linemen the worst off in terms of trauma. Granted the hits I've seen on so e receivers look far worse. Often by a QB walking them I to a window that will get them lit up.

Im not even sure what I'm getting at starting the debate to be honest. Just some parts of that in depth podcast left me a bit uneasy with some things in various sports I've loved

I remember reading once that playing O-Line is akin to being in a car accident 65-80 times per game.

Crusader · 07-14-2019, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

Im just got off the medical reports that have the linemen the worst off in terms of trauma. Granted the hits I've seen on so e receivers look far worse. Often by a QB walking them I to a window that will get them lit up.

Im not even sure what I'm getting at starting the debate to be honest. Just some parts of that in depth podcast left me a bit uneasy with some things in various sports I've loved

Its very seldom the singular big hits that causes the problem but the repetitive hits over a career where linemen are a lot more exposed than other positions.

I played as a lineman for 16 seasons and I have to admit I'm a little worried about my long term health. I had my last concussion in 2017 and I still feel some effects of it today.

I'm not sure I would want my sons to play if I had any.

07-14-2019, 03:40 PM	#1
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Head Trauma You're referring to head slaps, where linemen are slapping each other because they're wearing helmets? Yeah, yet another reason where protective gear is not so protective... But the worse collisions I've seen are when the back seven/eight are dialing up a receiver rather than making a sound tackle...

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lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,875 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Head Trauma Originally Posted by jeanpierre You're referring to head slaps, where linemen are slapping each other because they're wearing helmets? Yeah, yet another reason where protective gear is not so protective... But the worse collisions I've seen are when the back seven/eight are dialing up a receiver rather than making a sound tackle... Im just got off the medical reports that have the linemen the worst off in terms of trauma. Granted the hits I've seen on so e receivers look far worse. Often by a QB walking them I to a window that will get them lit up. Im not even sure what I'm getting at starting the debate to be honest. Just some parts of that in depth podcast left me a bit uneasy with some things in various sports I've loved

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Head Trauma Originally Posted by lee909 Im just got off the medical reports that have the linemen the worst off in terms of trauma. Granted the hits I've seen on so e receivers look far worse. Often by a QB walking them I to a window that will get them lit up. Im not even sure what I'm getting at starting the debate to be honest. Just some parts of that in depth podcast left me a bit uneasy with some things in various sports I've loved I remember reading once that playing O-Line is akin to being in a car accident 65-80 times per game.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,045	Re: Head Trauma Originally Posted by lee909 Im just got off the medical reports that have the linemen the worst off in terms of trauma. Granted the hits I've seen on so e receivers look far worse. Often by a QB walking them I to a window that will get them lit up. Im not even sure what I'm getting at starting the debate to be honest. Just some parts of that in depth podcast left me a bit uneasy with some things in various sports I've loved Its very seldom the singular big hits that causes the problem but the repetitive hits over a career where linemen are a lot more exposed than other positions. I played as a lineman for 16 seasons and I have to admit I'm a little worried about my long term health. I had my last concussion in 2017 and I still feel some effects of it today. I'm not sure I would want my sons to play if I had any. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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