Both hockey and football involve a great deal of violence. However its not reckless unsportsman like violence. There is acceptable hit and non acceptable hit. Its about keeping the 1/1 players safe. Like in hockey for example there is a very very limited number of pro goal tenders in the NHL They are in that net for a reason. They earned it and are worthy of being in that position. The odds the average joe blow ends up a pro goaltender( or in the NFL for that matter) are far greater than your odds of the Mega Millions. Keep the players safe you keep the game around. If it was open season hitting there would eventual not be enough healthy players to play the game ( that will actually entertain people and bring in revenue ) (remember sports is a lot about $$$$) Hits that end players career, paralyze, or even concuss are often time more avoidable than not and not what message we want to send the next generation of players. Its not acceptable behavior and thats really the bottom line. Both games are still very violent games in and of themselves. Control the level and the intensity and the players stay safe. Just cause they make millions doesnt mean they are willing or wanting to lose life and limb for dollar dollar bill yall.
For the record, no sport is about hitting. Sports is a very much deeper subject than hitting. Its about things far greater than hitting. Its a game that teaches many many people and has taughted so many people. More than I am sure we can imagine. Its a game of comradery,teamwork, sportsmanship, respect, passion, professionalism, and on a that pro level its a game by the elites for the masses. Its a display of talent held by the few the Proud. Its a game of Honor, History, Heritage, and Tradition.
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