I think a lot of people feel that way.
Heard Jack Youngblood on ESPN radio today. Man that guy was one of the toughest football players ever. He said he fully supports the rule changes in the NFL to make the game safer. Didn't hesitate for a second when answering the question. Part of the discussion was how many other players from his era have serious health injuries, and I think that's something Harrison just doesn't understand. The players in the 70's were incredibly tough. Rules back then allowed things like head slaps, clothes lines, full-on helmet to helmet hits, chop and crack back blocks, horse collar tackles, and more. Listening to Youngblood, and Stan Brock who I'm acquainted with, talk about the old (brutal) days, and you'll understand why the rules have been changed, how that's a good thing, and Harrison is wrong. The rules are there to help him as well, lest he end up like another extremely gritty player from the past who was certain as tough as Harrison, Raiders great Jim Otto.
Heard Jack Youngblood on ESPN radio today. Man that guy was one of the toughest football players ever. He said he fully supports the rule changes in the NFL to make the game safer. Didn't hesitate for a second when answering the question. Part of the discussion was how many other players from his era have serious health injuries, and I think that's something Harrison just doesn't understand. The players in the 70's were incredibly tough. Rules back then allowed things like head slaps, clothes lines, full-on helmet to helmet hits, chop and crack back blocks, horse collar tackles, and more. Listening to Youngblood, and Stan Brock who I'm acquainted with, talk about the old (brutal) days, and you'll understand why the rules have been changed, how that's a good thing, and Harrison is wrong. The rules are there to help him as well, lest he end up like another extremely gritty player from the past who was certain as tough as Harrison, Raiders great Jim Otto.