Limit Contact In Practice?

[VolnJC]

I came across a couple of interesting articles about the NFL limiting contact in practice due to higher contracts and injury risks. Is this something that might start trickling down to the NCAA level?

Teams scale back on tackling in practice for variety of reasons | GadsdenTimes.com
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/01/s...nfls-camps-no-tackling-its-just-practice.html

 

[GahLee]

I came across a couple of interesting articles about the NFL limiting contact in practice due to higher contracts and injury risks. Is this something that might start trickling down to the NCAA level?

Teams scale back on tackling in practice for variety of reasons | GadsdenTimes.com
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/01/s...nfls-camps-no-tackling-its-just-practice.html

The time limit put on college coaches probably negates this idea.

 

[VolnJC]

The time limit put on college coaches probably negates this idea.

Kiffin tried it at USC when they had the scholy limits...FCS powerhouse NH doesn't tackle either
University of New Hampshire experiments with helmetless practices | The MMQB with Peter King

Practice isn

 

[Vol in]

The time limit put on college coaches probably negates this idea.

Not only that, but NFL teams (And high school teams for that matter) have pre-season games/scrimmages. College teams doesn't have that luxury. I think having full contact practice periods are a necessity at the college level.

 

[Coug]

A lot of injuries don't even involve contact.

I don't believe anybody even touched Gaulden when he broke his foot.
Jackson and Sanders bicep tendon tears are probably a strength and conditioning issue rather than an actual practice/contact issue.

 

[joevol33]

Not only that, but NFL teams (And high school teams for that matter) have pre-season games/scrimmages. College teams doesn't have that luxury. I think having full contact practice periods are a necessity at the college level.

I agree. I know its risky, but so is playing the game. Its like VFL34 said in another thread, you gotta be prepared for getting hit by an sec all American, or it'll shake you up in the game.

 

[YorkVol]

Do professional football players need a lot of full contact practice? Most have been playing over half their lives. College coaches often have to teach techniques and the game is a lot different then high school.