07-28-2017, 02:48 PM
(07-28-2017, 12:47 PM)Wyche Wrote: A lot of the problem is with interior linemen, which is where I played. You are correct, the most chances of getting your bell rung was in practice. Angle tackle drills, etc can really lead to some vicious hits.....I know the two hardest licks I ever received/gave were in an angle tackle drill in practice, and on a kickoff. That said, line play leads to hits to the head on nearly every play. Being a little undersized, I relied more heavily on angles, technique, quickness, and more often than not, just riding the defender out of the play, which probably saved my brain quite a bit. There were those pulling plays, etc that led to heavy contact, and I certainly got hit in the head/used the head more on defense.
I won't even get into the car wrecks.....gives me a little concern, to say the least.
Is there anyway for an offensive lineman to make blocks without using there heads on the play?I agree with you CTE seems most prominent with O lineman. Not trying to be a dick serious question.
