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Originally Posted by MJM
As for the abuse on their body, that's there choice. Other people make the same choice while working regular jobs (see the Calgary men's rugby teams - all of which train nightly and play on the weekend).
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Well, it is their choice, but is $60-70k a year worth not being able to play with your kids when you're 40 because your body is too beat up? That's a legitimate question and one these guys have to answer every off-season. That doesn't even mention the fact that I'm sure the CFL gives these guys nothing for pension (if the NFL doesn't, how could the CFL) and all those medical bills post-football are enormous.
The fact that some rubgy players do it too is irrelevant.
Like it or not, in any sports league with salaries as low as the CFL, salary concerns are a huge motivating factor for players considering retirement.