I became less interested and eventually stopped following the NFL because of huge hits that are such a part of the game. I’m still watching hockey but I’m more concerned with fighting, head shots, finishing the check and crashing the net than I have ever been. Maybe I’ve just gotten older but I just hate the thought of the potential for long term injury or death. Players seem to take long Covid more seriously than the effect of headshots and unnecessary hits. Do players actually have as little concern for their own health as it seems? How do we teach respect?
I became less interested and eventually stopped following the NFL because of huge hits that are such a part of the game. I’m still watching hockey but I’m more concerned with fighting, head shots, finishing the check and crashing the net than I have ever been. Maybe I’ve just gotten older but I just hate the thought of the potential for long term injury or death. Players seem to take long Covid more seriously than the effect of headshots and unnecessary hits. Do players actually have as little concern for their own health as it seems? How do we teach respect?
Thanks for discussing all three. With my work schedule and an expected lack of coverage, I likely would have missed the story about Lane Hinkley.