Originally posted by maverick28And softer with 20 extra pounds of padding ...
When your boys last a single quarter in pads and can put a descent hit or block on a guy then you can compete.You can put a hit on someone in rugby but its always going to be harder with 20 extra pounds on you
Originally posted by sjeghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_football#Physicality_of_the_game
Yes. We consider American Football a sport for sissies. All that padding and stoppages.
Plus 'compete' is a strong word. With your ridiculously large population, of imigrants, from across the globe, the fact that you can't find 11 players who might challenge for a cup one day is a little sad. It would be nice to see you compete. But, despite the hype, it's yet to happen.
"Physicality of the game
American football is a collision sport. To stop the offense from advancing the ball, the defense must tackle the player with the ball by knocking him down. As such, defensive players must use some form of physical contact to bring the ball- ...."
(already posted above)