LonDog Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 I remember when a guy lost his hat in a game it was a big deal. I would be like holy *#@#@! he was hit so hard his helmet was knocked off. I was always relieved that his head was still attached to his body and did not go with the helmet. Well, this year it has gotten out of hand in my opinion. Guys just get a love tap and it goes flying. What is the deal? Maybe they want to be seen on TV? Don't those chin straps work anymore? Is there some advantage to having a lose helmet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Fan Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Just a hunch, but I think it may have something to do with the skull caps many players wear under their helmets. Those things are slick, and could cause a helmet to slip off when it might otherwise stay on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 I noticed that a lot of NFL players don't fully fasten the chin straps. There are 2 snaps on each side and I frequently see only one snap on each side being used. In amateur football, all snaps are required to be used and the refs enforce it by telling the player to fasten them all or to go to the bench until you are able to do so (equiptment failure). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butkus Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 +1 to both the posts above. Skull caps and loose straps + 260 pound LBs running 4.5 40's = helmets on the ground all over the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Since reading this post in the beginning of October, I have seen a helmet come off a player in the middle of live play during EVERY game that I have watched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Fan Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 To my earlier hypothesis, I'd like to add dreadlocks/braids. SJax's helmet pops off routinely, Vick lost his hat this week (braids + scullie, a double header!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RokoMotion Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 roids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Vick lost his hat this week (braids + scullie, a double header!). Vick lost his lid because he's too cool to buckle up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vet Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Fewer afros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo-J Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Ego and Vanity - not fastened tightly, helmet comes off, player gets their whole face on National Television. Ever notice when a player trying to put his helmet back on looks like he's trying to solve a Rubik's cube, even taking as long to put his helmet on? It takes .06 seconds to put on a helmet, so what's the hold up? More face time on TV... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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