Ethically how can we continue to watch football?

[tizzle]

If we know the effect that the sport has had on certain individuals. And how certain individuals have stated that they would trade the $, the Super Bowl rings, the fame, everything if they could just have their health back. 

Are we not supporting a "gladiator sport"??

I'm starting to feel incredibly guilty about supporting this violent game. 

 

[tripda6]

The players don't feel guilty...

 

[wayniac211]

Politics in football is what sucks. Football aspect of teamwork, unity, smashmouth raw aggresion is what keeps me interested. Go Support soccer instead

 

[tizzle]

These players choose to play the game and know the health risks.

But they're like 22 years old, most people would be attracted to that type of fame and $ no matter what happens to their body.

but when you see the effects that it has on some players years down the road, you realize that it's a problem that needs to be addressed. 

As the public, we are only instigating these young players to go and put their lives at risk for $, fame, entertainment. 

As the public, shouldn't we be more responsible?

Shouldn't we at the very least be advocating hard core for the NFL/NCAA to reduce the health risks of the game? 

 

[captaincrown3]

no different than sending 18 year old kids to fight in the middle east. 

 

[100027]

Politics in football is what sucks. Football aspect of teamwork, unity, smashmouth raw aggresion is what keeps me interested. Go Support soccer instead

What does that have to do with politics? Some people call everything they don't like "politics" or "political correctness"

 

[victor page]

no different than sending 18 year old kids to fight in the middle east. 

B-b-b-but they're fighting for "our" country

 

[DeadsetAce]

yeah these poor players. compensated with peanuts to play a game they love. the humanity

 

[wayniac211]

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704281204575002852055561406.html

11 min of actual playing time.  and this was a 2010 study..

I love the game and understand that its what pays the bills but these owners are raking in a **** load.  As a player you've got to second guess if its worth it, not based on the physicality and nature of the game but rather due to the politics or unfairness

 

[johnnyredstorm]

non-guaranteed contracts is some bull when you think about it

 

[dmxfury]

These players choose to play the game and know the health risks.

Do they though? Does the NFL even know?

 

[champcruthik]

Because certain NFL'ers like Roddy White know and accept the risk. Freedom of choice. Football players are also well-compensated financially, although their remains a need for better advisers and awareness for future, long-term savings.

 

[dmxfury]

See I would dispute the fact they do know the risks. I don't think the league even fully knows

 

[htg designs]

They should give them health care after their career is over:

Unlimited full healthcare coverage if were are in the league over 15 yrs
10 years full healthcare coverage if were are in the league over 10 yrs
5 years full healthcare coverage if were are in the league over 5 yrs
5 years partial healthcare coverage if you were in the league under 5 yrs

but the league too cheap for that

 

[johnnyredstorm]

Make them play flag football.

 

[champcruthik]

See I would dispute the fact they do know the risks. I don't think the league even fully knows

I take issue with the league for minimal transparency, and lack of urgency to research and uncover medical proof to support or refute potential brain damage in particular. NFL can't claim ignorance, their moral responsibility is to know or discover the facts in protection of the players which they profit from.

 

[akajae]

everyone is so soft nowadays

 

[aquatic barefoot]

no different than sending 18 year old kids to fight anywhere. 

Fixed.

 

[aquatic barefoot]

everyone is so soft nowadays

Have you played football at a high level before?

 

[akajae]

you just proved my point.

 

[shuttles15]

Not sure how football players don't know the risk, you have to know getting hit repeatedly in the head will negative effects on you

 

[do work son]

i'd trade 20 years off the end of my life, die by 70 for 10 years in the NFL, make a couple million, and live that lifestyle.

 

[champcruthik]

Not sure how football players don't know the risk, you have to know getting hit repeatedly in the head will negative effects on you

But to what extent is pretty drastic when measuring the spectrum of physical, emotional, and psychological damage.

i'd trade 20 years off the end of my life, die by 70 for 10 years in the NFL, make a couple million, and live that lifestyle.

"Better to live well than long."

 

[DeadsetAce]

i'd trade 20 years off the end of my life, die by 70 for 10 years in the NFL, make a couple million, and live that lifestyle.

"Better to live well than long."

DWS...taking 20 years off your life does not equate to dying at 70, bro

even if you figure the average life span is 80 (which is definitely high), you're looking at 60 tops

 

[champcruthik]

DWS...taking 20 years off your life does not equate to dying at 70, bro

even if you figure the average life span is 80 (which is definitely high), you're looking at 60 tops

I'm ready to retire soon, DSA. Just wanna watch sports with the homies over endless Sammy, and continue sleeping with beautiful women across the globe.