"As a player and fan of both games I think I can answer this question. American football is much more dangerous[than rugby]! It is due to the stop of play after each tackle and maximum gain of territory during each play. American football is a collision sport. You don't merely tackle, you deliver a "HIT" to bring a ball carrier down. Also everyone on a team can block some else who doesn't have the ball. The human body cannot withstand (not for long)the sort of forces involved in these collisions.
The American public in the early 20th century were trying to ban the game if death and injury were not reduced. This led to the body armor and helmets of today. What was not foreseen was the use of the armor as weapons. The hits became even more violent! But, to attempt to play this game at a collage or professional level with out the armor would be insanity! These men are so large, powerful and fast, that to take a hit from them with out the armor would most likely result in death or perm. paralysis! At the very least career ending injury. You couldn't play more than a few games before you no longer had a team to play or to play with!"
Is it normal I absolutely despise American football?
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"As a player and fan of both games I think I can answer this question. American football is much more dangerous[than rugby]! It is due to the stop of play after each tackle and maximum gain of territory during each play. American football is a collision sport. You don't merely tackle, you deliver a "HIT" to bring a ball carrier down. Also everyone on a team can block some else who doesn't have the ball. The human body cannot withstand (not for long)the sort of forces involved in these collisions.
The American public in the early 20th century were trying to ban the game if death and injury were not reduced. This led to the body armor and helmets of today. What was not foreseen was the use of the armor as weapons. The hits became even more violent! But, to attempt to play this game at a collage or professional level with out the armor would be insanity! These men are so large, powerful and fast, that to take a hit from them with out the armor would most likely result in death or perm. paralysis! At the very least career ending injury. You couldn't play more than a few games before you no longer had a team to play or to play with!"