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Lotus · 10-18-2008, 07:35 PM

Polamalu's argument breaks down when he discusses the greats of the past like Butkus. The game has changed since Butkus played. Players are both much bigger AND much faster. Therefore the chance of someone getting hurt is much higher now. I can understand how the rules would change as the game itself has.

That being said, some of the penalties and fines have been ridiculous. Polamalu is right when he says the game has become too much like touch football. Perhaps the NFL has gone too far to protect players.

Football is about hitting people. You take your chances when you sign up.

10-18-2008, 07:35 PM	#1
Lotus Fire Bruce NOW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11,434	Re: Polamalu Speaks Out Polamalu's argument breaks down when he discusses the greats of the past like Butkus. The game has changed since Butkus played. Players are both much bigger AND much faster. Therefore the chance of someone getting hurt is much higher now. I can understand how the rules would change as the game itself has. That being said, some of the penalties and fines have been ridiculous. Polamalu is right when he says the game has become too much like touch football. Perhaps the NFL has gone too far to protect players. Football is about hitting people. You take your chances when you sign up.