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| As the NFL continues its goal of growing overseas, the Olympics have become a key part of the strategy. Specifically, the league has been working on making inroads internationally with an eye toward flag football becoming an Olympic sport. NFL Executive V.P. of football operations Troy Vincent says the league believes the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles could be an opportunity for American football to shine on a world stage. “That’s the ultimate goal to make flag football an Olympic sport,” Vincent told the Associated Press. Vincent says flag football will be much easier to export to the world, for both men and women, than tackle football. “When we talk about the future of the game of football, it is, no question, flag,” Vincent said. “When I’ve been asked over the last 24 months, in particular, what does the next 100 years look like when you look at football, not professional football, it’s flag. It’s the inclusion and the true motto of ‘football for all.’ There is a place in flag football for all.” |
Well, at least you (and he) won’t have to worry about CTE..🙂
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He played QB and ER back in elementary school...
Well, at least you (and he) won’t have to worry about CTE..🙂
He got a few concussions playing tackle football and soccer though a few years later. One that lasted way too long and that ended his football days.
I had a few as well, but already know you can tell that :-)
I'm hoping for Ultimate Frisbee.
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The NFL HAS more money than most countries... I think they're working on a space-base platform and lasers now.
I think the shoulder pads and uniforms will have to stick around for awhile,even if they are for show.
After finishing school and finding employment I played 5 or 6 games in a "recreational" league full of bar sponsored teams. 8-man sides, no helmets or pads just a cup, cleats and mouth guard. Two ambulances at every game.
Bloodiest, most vicious football football I'd ever seen. My final game before quitting, half my team didn't show up to play. And then I found out why as one player after another got carted off in a meat wagon. Mainly resulting from tons of elbow swapping to the head, sometimes embellished by a well placed cleat to the diaphragm or face.
I was only a sub, and as I watched from the sidelines, I began to reflect whether it was wise to continue my elected recreation before my employer supplied medical insurance kicked in. Young and stupid sometimes are synonymous, but I wasn't crazy.
A few players with actual talent, but a whole lot more giant goons who just enjoyed inflicting damage.
After finishing school and finding employment I played 5 or 6 games in a "recreational" league full of bar sponsored teams. 8-man sides, no helmets or pads just a cup, cleats and mouth guard. Two ambulances at every game.
Bloodiest, most vicious football football I'd ever seen. My final game before quitting, half my team didn't show up to play. And then I found out why as one player after another got carted off in a meat wagon. Mainly resulting from tons of elbow swapping to the head, sometimes embellished by a well placed cleat to the diaphragm or face.
I was only a sub, and as I watched from the sidelines, I began to reflect whether it was wise to continue my elected recreation before my employer supplied medical insurance kicked in. Young and stupid sometimes are synonymous, but I wasn't crazy.
A few players with actual talent, but a whole lot more giant goons who just enjoyed inflicting damage.
They will always follow the money.
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*Semi-pro: A pair of player/managers split the winnings from an illegal betting pool.
After finishing school and finding employment I played 5 or 6 games in a "recreational" league full of bar sponsored teams. 8-man sides, no helmets or pads just a cup, cleats and mouth guard. Two ambulances at every game.
Bloodiest, most vicious football football I'd ever seen. My final game before quitting, half my team didn't show up to play. And then I found out why as one player after another got carted off in a meat wagon. Mainly resulting from tons of elbow swapping to the head, sometimes embellished by a well placed cleat to the diaphragm or face.
I was only a sub, and as I watched from the sidelines, I began to reflect whether it was wise to continue my elected recreation before my employer supplied medical insurance kicked in. Young and stupid sometimes are synonymous, but I wasn't crazy.
A few players with actual talent, but a whole lot more giant goons who just enjoyed inflicting damage.
This is definitely not your typical flsg football experience.
Agreed. The leagues I played in were way worse than the example above.
Does not seem Goodell and Vincent have that same visionary power its safe to say.