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Why don’t players wear knee pads anymore?
Posted on 9/29/21 at 10:45 am
Posted on 9/29/21 at 10:45 am
Seems like that would be some key critical protection gear on the football field. But I rarely see anybody wear them anymore… even running backs.
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This post was edited on 9/29/21 at 10:46 am
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Posted on 9/29/21 at 10:47 am to TailbackU
speed
Posted on 9/29/21 at 10:47 am to TailbackU
Ain’t cool looking
Posted on 9/29/21 at 10:49 am to TailbackU
Aggie fans haven't stopped wearing knee pads though.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 10:49 am to TailbackU
quote:
“A&M/padded knees” joke
Posted on 9/29/21 at 10:49 am to TailbackU
Knee pads are for A&M players.
Damn, too slow.
Damn, too slow.
This post was edited on 9/29/21 at 10:51 am
Posted on 9/29/21 at 10:50 am to TailbackU
Because the SEC hates the Aggies
Posted on 9/29/21 at 10:56 am to TailbackU
quote:
But I rarely see anybody wear them anymore… even running backs.
Probably because they can put titanium knees into people now.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 11:00 am to TailbackU
When I played the receivers all said it made em slower, but they just wanted to look cool.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 11:02 am to TailbackU
They don’t really help
Posted on 9/29/21 at 11:08 am to TailbackU
Posted on 9/29/21 at 11:09 am to texag7
quote:As someone who played offensive line I disagree 100%
They don’t really help
Posted on 9/29/21 at 11:09 am to LouisvilleKat
You can run faster without them (kneepads). Kind of like they are wearing shorts now. Also seeing this trend in baseball with State having some guys with shorter pants.
I think I saw a Georgia outfielder with these as well.
I think I saw a Georgia outfielder with these as well.
This post was edited on 9/29/21 at 11:11 am
Posted on 9/29/21 at 11:15 am to TailbackU
Hip pads, thigh pads too… looked af my old pictures … high school looked like Star Wars
Posted on 9/29/21 at 11:19 am to Jacknola
We did used to have some big ol thigh pads...and shoulder pads. But that was back in the day when you were supposed to target the ball carrier.
Now you have to give them a hug.
Present day football is less violent, so less pads.
Now you have to give them a hug.
Present day football is less violent, so less pads.
This post was edited on 9/29/21 at 11:24 am
Posted on 9/29/21 at 11:21 am to TailbackU
They hide tatoos.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 11:21 am to TailbackU
I remember we had a WR in high school that didn't want to wear thigh pads because they hindered his speed. But, the coaches forced him to wear them when they noticed he didn't have them on. The officials were supposed to monitor this as well, but I don't think they really cared back then.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 11:22 am to UTprideofTX
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Aggie fans haven't stopped wearing knee pads though.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 11:22 am to TailbackU
They really dont help a ton now a days. They're made so damn thin that I cant see what protection they may provide now a days.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 11:25 am to UTprideofTX
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Aggie fans haven't stopped wearing knee pads though.
Their players have protective callouses.
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