It Takes More Than a Helmet to Protect Yourself Today

November 22, 2013

If you ask fans of the NFL what one of the biggest news stories of the year is, many would say “player safety.”  There have been numerous rule changes designed to limit the impact of violent collisions on players’ long term health.  This is especially true with hits to the head and neck.  Players can no longer use the crown of their helmets to tackle other players.  The hoped-for result is fewer concussions that can lead to serious long term health consequences. Penalty flags are common for dangerous plays now and very often players are fined significant sums of money for illegal and dangerous hits. The league and the NFLPA (the players union) take safety and protection very seriously.  Continue reading “It Takes More Than a Helmet to Protect Yourself Today”

What Are You Hiding From?

February 03, 2012

So……this Sunday is the Super Bowl!!!  The game will be watched by more people than ever before.  Madonna is performing at the halftime show.  (I have so much to say about that but because this is a work-related blog I’ll decline to comment…for now).  The whole sports world (and many people who don’t like football but are invited to parties or want to simply watch the commercials) will stop for 3-4 hours on Sunday as the NFL crowns a new champion.  Continue reading “What Are You Hiding From?”

What I Learned Watching the NFL Playoffs

January 27, 2012

Last weekend, the final 4 teams left in the NFL playoffs squared off to see who would make it to the Super Bowl.  This year, it’s the New England Patriots vs. New York Giants playing in the season’s final game.  2 teams, 1 trophy……….I can’t wait.  I’m almost as excited about the commercials as I am the game.  My favorite team was eliminated, so there won’t be a championship parade for me to attend this year.  That made me think.  The NFL has 32 teams.  Only 1 wins the Super Bowl.  Only 1 is considered “successful”.  The other 31???  They all failed to meet their goals and have to wait another year to try to reach them. Continue reading “What I Learned Watching the NFL Playoffs”