What about a bigger field? Would that help or hurt?
I could see both sides.
Bigger field allows for more spacing of the 11 guys thus less traffic and less hits.
Bigger field allows for longer runs and the build up of more speed culminating in bigger hits.
Are concussions as big a deal in Canada? A similar size but with still 11 guys might be an answer. Though I admit scoring will go up alot.
Another radical idea.....no more Zone Defenses. Man to Man everywhere with the safety no further then 10 yards off the line. Seems like the concussions are mostly from the LBs and S who can get such long running starts and then lead with the head.
I could see both sides.
Bigger field allows for more spacing of the 11 guys thus less traffic and less hits.
Bigger field allows for longer runs and the build up of more speed culminating in bigger hits.
Are concussions as big a deal in Canada? A similar size but with still 11 guys might be an answer. Though I admit scoring will go up alot.
Another radical idea.....no more Zone Defenses. Man to Man everywhere with the safety no further then 10 yards off the line. Seems like the concussions are mostly from the LBs and S who can get such long running starts and then lead with the head.