Losing interest in the NFL

[BengalHawk62]

(09-20-2016, 04:16 PM)JS-Steelerfan Wrote: One thing that lowered my enthusiasm was watching the movie 'Concussion'.  I recognize that all movies are over-dramatized to make a point, but it is a bit scary to think that the sport I enjoy watching could lead to ruining many guys' lives.  My brother has pretty much quit the NFL cold turkey over that issue, and that was before he even saw the movie.  I'm not there yet, but it has definitely tempered my enthusiasm.

Did you ever play high school football?  If so, did you ever get a concussion while playing?  I got one while playing my junior year. Don't remember the 2nd half at all.  Just know we lost and the next thing I remember was waking up in my parents living room Saturday morning.  Back then it was called, 'just getting your bell rung.'  We were fine, just had to smell some stinkin' salt and shake it off.  That's just one game.  Who knows how many I actually had in practice. 

I refuse to watch that movie.  I don't know why, but I have no desire to watch it.   I think it might be because my interest in football is already waning a little and I'm afraid the movie will push me over the edge.  Also, I might be a little apprehensive to learn just what happens to your brain after a couple hits and getting your bell rung.