Saf(er) Football

For decades I have been an advocate of better safety in American Football. I can talk from experience, as a fast but underweight player who had to make contact with players much bigger than me, as well as being a professional physical therapist with an understanding of the effects of bodily contact within the game.

Specifically, I have called for no contact above the shoulders or below the hips. The little-known American 7s Football League (A7FL) was started in 2015 and has rules very close to my recommendations. Click here for a brief look at it in action.

Frankly, I see the excitement of American Football in this league without as much danger to the players. I challenge the NCAA and the NFL to seriously consider this way of playing the game.

https://www.a7fl.com/

https://www.a7fl.com/