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tonyt53

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1. As someone that played college football back in caveman days, I say that R. Sherman is wrong.

Reply to Maxheader (Original post)

Sun Sep 2, 2018, 06:55 PM

Sep 2018

I assume that is "Roger" Sherman. A guy that leads with is head. We were taught to hit with our shoulders. Even in the days of the NFL/AFL merger guys lead with their shoulders. This head first hitting is relatively new, like in the past 17-20 years.

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Which way is the nfl headed? [View all] Maxheader Sep 2018 OP

As someone that played college football back in caveman days, I say that R. Sherman is wrong. tonyt53 Sep 2018 #1

Back in the day... yallerdawg Sep 2018 #2

Right on all accounts! tonyt53 Sep 2018 #3

As a sophomore in 1976, I made our varsity team but got last pick of helmets. I was a big kid brewens Sep 2018 #4

Head shots on the line! yallerdawg Sep 2018 #5