Postby donovan » Wed Aug 24, 2011 10:01 am
Other that the looks of these uniforms, on a serious note, which make me wonder why we should be serious when we are talking about the P.T. Barnum National Collegiate Football scene...or is that the Police Gazette, remember when the Police Gazette use to be in every barber shop and as a kid we loved to read it...and sneak looks at heavin' bosoms in "male" magazines..I digress....on the uniforms. Uniforms have significantly changed the nature of the game. I am of the opinion, that the increase in injuries may well be because of the uniform changes. The "combat" uniforms use compression as a mean of muscle acceleration. I am not sure there are any conclusive studies they actually work, but they do sell uniforms. The point is, when you are so protected there is a feeling of invincibility. Players believe they can run into stone walls and 333 lb linemen and never be hurt. Their bodies no longer are a warning sign of what may be "too much." Then with the increase of speed and strength, angle and leverage can do significant damage. Most of the sports medicine articles are still skeptical of the protection being given players. Taking away the bodies natural waring sensations may not be all that advisable.
I am not purposing going back to leather helmets..although, I like the look Mr. Billybud...I am old. What I am suggesting is there are limits and pushing the envelope has made young men and women, pretty expendable.
Statistics are the Morphine of College Football