Unpopular Opinion (Helmet Covers)

[white65]

Helmet covers look terrible, but they add protection to players.

I would be surprised if we don't see them required in the next 10 years.

 

[Hacksaw]

 

[lukeneyland]

They do look terrible, but if they substantially make the game safer, I think I might consider it. I’m sure there’s a way to paint them as well. They weren’t around in my day, so I have no idea how effective they are or aren’t

 

[cbrown]

I posted about this before. If they think they are an effective safety measure, how can they not wear them during games?

 

[feathersax]

Remember when helmets had style?

 

[EZE]

Helmet covers look terrible, but they add protection to players.

I would be surprised if we don't see them required in the next 10 years.

If they provide a significant upgrade in safety and protection, they absolutely should be used. They can find ways to dress them up.

 

[Thou]

Remember when helmets had style?

I would assume these guys didn’t use their heads as weapons?

 

[WillisWG]

Remember when helmets had style?

The face guard became mandatory after this picture. jk

Love Bad News

 

[SpookyAction]

I would assume these guys didn’t use their heads as weapons?

Not too many times.

I remember when we weren't allowed water in July and August practices.
Change is good when it saves lives and makes people safer to live life after football.
They'll improve the product so they don't look like pumpkins on their heads.

 

[TAF]

Might as well update uniforms, too...

 

[WillisWG]

I would assume these guys didn’t use their heads as weapons?

Near the end there's a FG and the holder isn't even wearing a helmet

 

[WillisWG]

 

[KTrain]

I posted about this before. If they think they are an effective safety measure, how can they not wear them during games?

I think it does not matter if their safety effectiveness is proven or not. The ppl that have big $$$ to lose if college football keeps getting softened to the point of losing eyes/$$$. They will virtue signal with anything to keep the money rolling in. Just as long as ppl think their doing something to make it safer. They don't want to go to tag football and lose millions.

 

[KnoxRealtorVOL]

I don't know what helmet covers are. Can someone provide a pic?

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

I don't know what helmet covers are. Can someone provide a pic?

You've seen them. The turtle shell looking things



First tweet I saw that showed them.

 

[WillisWG]

I don't know what helmet covers are. Can someone provide a pic?

 

[savannahfan]

I would assume these guys didn’t use their heads as weapons?

I believe it was Troy Aikman who said if football went back to leather helmets it would solve the problem of leading with the head.

 

[MontyPython]

This is where we're headed.. no pun intended.

 

[jeff1vol]

A safety with the Buffalo Bills, Kelso, used to wear one during games. It was slightly different, but painted to look like the helmet.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

 

[rocketskates]

I posted about this before. If they think they are an effective safety measure, how can they not wear them during games?

I could be 100% incorrect, and I'm only speculating, but I think the idea is you wear them during practice to reduce the number of hits to the head over time. I'm not sure how practices are now, but back when I played we went full speed. Maybe the idea is that it lessens the chances of CTE by reducing the overall number of blows to the head? Like I said, I've often wondered this same thing and its just my theory.

 

[IndianaVol]

One argument I hear against even using them in practice is it gives guys a false sense of security because those head shots don't impact as much so that when it gets to game time and the cover is not there they still play as if it is...

Stay tuned - someone will come up with a shell, pad, or suspension system like the one jeff1vol pointed out and it will become standard equipment for certain positions.
It's all evolution.

 

[OleRockyTopTennessee]

Yeah I’ll say it. If they would all learn how to tackle properly, they wouldn’t need the helmet pads. Today, players are taught to lead with their heads and try to knock the opposing player down. Why? I sure don’t know.

 

[Tin Man]

If they provide a significant upgrade in safety and protection, they absolutely should be used. They can find ways to dress them up.

Orange & white checkerboard pattern comes to mind.

 

[cbrown]

I could be 100% incorrect, and I'm only speculating, but I think the idea is you wear them during practice to reduce the number of hits to the head over time. I'm not sure how practices are now, but back when I played we went full speed. Maybe the idea is that it lessens the chances of CTE by reducing the overall number of blows to the head? Like I said, I've often wondered this same thing and its just my theory.

I also don’t know if they’re required as opposed to optional. I’m not sure if there’s any research that supports their effectiveness, although intuitively you would think they would provide some protection.