stevestojan Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 This fact could win you some mucho $$$$ in a bar bet. The fact that no one wears a cup is so unbelievable, i dont even know what to say... WTF?
Alaska Darin Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 NFL players don't wear cups! WTF? 43576[/snapback] Read Tim Green's book on the NFL. You'll be astounded...
Beerball Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 They should send those unused cups to the poor schoolkids in Bangladesh. They could attach them to the sides of their heads to protect their ears.
stevestojan Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 They should send those unused cups to the poor schoolkids in Bangladesh. They could attach them to the sides of their heads to protect their ears. 43607[/snapback] BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
KD in CA Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 Read Tim Green's book on the NFL. You'll be astounded... 43595[/snapback] My sister dated him in college ('Cuse), apparently he's a very nice guy.
Rico Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 They should send those unused cups to the poor schoolkids in Bangladesh. They could attach them to the sides of their heads to protect their ears. 43607[/snapback]
UConn James Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 Players say in today's game, trading protection (even in vital areas) for speed is a no-brainer. They say injuries to that area -- the telltale "No. 52 had the wind knocked out him; his return is questionable" -- are just too rare to even worry about. Yeah, tell that to Virgil Livers. He's a former defensive back who played for the Chicago Bears from 1975-79. While fielding a punt at Soldier Field, Livers was speared in the groin. By halftime, one of his testicles had swollen so badly it had to be -- ugh, more flop sweat, oh the cramps ... breathe, breathe! -- drained with a needle by the trainers. Somehow, Livers suited up for the second half. That was a bad idea. A really, really, really bad idea. Later that night, he was rushed to the hospital where the mangled orb was surgically removed.
bobblehead Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 Cup technology has not quite kept up with other football-ish technologies, such as helmet technology, or neck pad technology, or even rib cage jacket technology. Maybe everyone is holding out for the custom-fitted kevlar cup.
Tux of Borg Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 If the cup doesn't fit, then you must acquit.
tatonka12 Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 NFL players don't wear cups! WTF? 43576[/snapback] Yeh I seen that the other day on the nfl network ,appearently you cant run with a cup on
Simon Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 I wouldn't wear one of those damn things on a bet.
The Poojer Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 i grew up with him and knew him very well. he is almost too nice a guy. he still tells my folks to say hey to me. its pretty cool. My sister dated him in college ('Cuse), apparently he's a very nice guy. 43613[/snapback]
KOKBILLS Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 I played Baseball for many years and I only wore a Cup while catching...You just can't move right with those things... I remember once my JV Coach going around with the bat "testing" for Cups...Man I sweat that day...
eSJayDee Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 Wow, hard, I mean difficult to believe. Heck, I was a punter & I wore one. In fact, I think it might have been bigger than my shoulder pads It felt awkward, but I don't think it was hampering. Would think it would be the same for running - uncomfortable but not detrimental to speed. I rather have minor discomfort for a whole game than a few minutes of severe , ah, discomfort. Tell you what - I'm definitely gonna think differently about all the 'nasty stuff' that goes on scrumming for a loose fumble.
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