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Enoch Root · 08-20-2018, 03:09 PM

I agree with those saying that the padding should be softened. Take out the hard plastic plates in shoulder pads and elbow pads, and the player throwing the hit has to be much more careful. IT's getting hit by a plate of armor that is causing the serious injuries.

I also agree with stiffer penalties (longer suspensions) for head shots - that's how you'll get guys to stop.

I don't think you need to eliminate checking in order to reduce head injuries - just do those two things.

Finally, I also believe that if you take out hitting, you get a lot more tripping, hacking and diving. And lord knows, we don't need more of those things.

08-20-2018, 03:09 PM	#87
Enoch Root Franchise Player Join Date: May 2012 Exp:	I agree with those saying that the padding should be softened. Take out the hard plastic plates in shoulder pads and elbow pads, and the player throwing the hit has to be much more careful. IT's getting hit by a plate of armor that is causing the serious injuries. I also agree with stiffer penalties (longer suspensions) for head shots - that's how you'll get guys to stop. I don't think you need to eliminate checking in order to reduce head injuries - just do those two things. Finally, I also believe that if you take out hitting, you get a lot more tripping, hacking and diving. And lord knows, we don't need more of those things.