(September 14, 2020 at 3:20 pm)Ranjr Wrote:(September 14, 2020 at 2:24 pm)Nomad Wrote: No it just get's you injured more often, and worse. At the weight and speed serious American Football is played at, padding only adds momentum, not protection.
We don't have an unpadded control group to test that against, so I'll go with my own experiences. Other than using the helmet as a weapon, I'd much rather hit or be hit with pads. Maybe some hockey players will weigh in.
Sure, you have an unpadded control group: rugby players. They’re more frequently injured than American footballers, but the injuries tend to be much less severe.
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