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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
I caught this interview on the Fan today.
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fan96...921-105137.mp3
Not sure if that link works or not. Anyhoo just go to the Fan site.
Interesting comments from Grats
- Thinks fighting will be gone
- Lots of comments about how soft players are now today
- Doesn't like that big hits are also gone now and complains about how panels "who have never played the game" will watch replays in slow mo and criticize hits
I'm prepared to take some heat on this as I know how much people love this guy, but in my mind, he is an example of the cultural shift that needs to happen in the game. He left me with the impression that he simply doesn't get or agree with concerns of concussions and the like. He longs for the day of big hits, bench clearing brawls and fights.
Worth a listen.
I don't agree with much of what he has to say. And I'm well established as being anti fighting - but I think the discussion and dialogue is important. |
At 35 I don't expect him to have a different opinion, especially with how he has made a living.
At least he is/was honest, and that is refreshing.
He was great when we met him to years ago and spent time talking with my daughter, and that I respect.
I hope things go well for him in the UK.