Rutgers’ Schiano wants to eliminate kickoffs

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In October of 2010, Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand was paralyzed from the neck down covering a kickoff in a game against Army. Needless to say, that tragic accident had a profound impact on the football program in general and on head coach Greg Schiano specifically. *So profound, in fact, that Schiano wants to change…

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[TexasMan]

Mmmmmm i dunno about all that..

It's an interesting idea though.

 

[ACC_HOKIES]

Schiano and others should focus on teaching their players how to properly tackle. It certainly wouldn't prevent every spinal or brain injury, but it would help significantly. Pee Wee and High School level coaches need huge help in that area too.

 

[whyoh]

maybe we should take the hurdles out of track because people can trip and hurt themselves.....