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Pride
10-11-2002, 10:30 AM
https://www.riddell1.com/catalog/images/revolution.jpg
ArcticWildMan
10-11-2002, 10:33 AM
They get a thumbs up from me! They are a lot lighter than the current helmet and that is supposed to help reduce head and neck injuries! :up:
lordofgun
10-11-2002, 10:40 AM
They're ok. I see different players wearing different helmets all the time. I like the ones that BIKE makes.
BillsNYC
10-11-2002, 10:41 AM
who cares?
The Spin Rx
10-11-2002, 11:00 AM
Riddell press release (http://www.riddell.com/RevFacts.htm)


the most troubling risk in football - catastrophic brain injury. If Riddell is right, its design could also keep players from getting mild traumatic brain injuries, or concussions, as often - a compelling claim in a sport that causes about 100,000 concussions a year, 40 per cent of them at the U.S. high school level.

The Revolution is its response to research funded by the NFL that found seven of 10 on-field concussions were caused by hits to the side of the head. "I'm glad to see that they are making advancements because nobody has made a change in the helmet in 20-something years," NFL Players Union executive director Gene Upshaw told NFL.com.

I am a big NFL fan. I care. If this helmet could have kept a guy like Troy Aikman, or any other player that has had multiple concussions, in the game longer.........I am for it. You can not have too much talent in this league. I hate to see players leave due to injuries.
lordofgun
10-11-2002, 11:03 AM
That's great if it's true!
LtBillsFan66
10-11-2002, 11:03 AM
I played quite a bit of ball. I have had my share of concussions (keep your comments to yourself please!).

I always wondered why the helmets weren't made out of foam. That would prevent concussions.

But it wouldn't LOOK to sharp. It's all about the $.
LtBillsFan66
10-11-2002, 11:05 AM
I hate when announcers bring up stats about a players # of concussions. “Troy Aikman has had 8 concussions…”

Ummmm. What about College, High School, and even Pop Warner. Aikman probably had about 20 in his ENTIRE career.
NC-BILLS44
10-11-2002, 11:37 AM
Like the helmet, hate the face mask. The face mask just looks out of sorts and overdone.
Judge
10-11-2002, 12:45 PM
Originally posted by BillsNYC
who cares?

I don't.
WG
10-11-2002, 12:49 PM
I think the face masks look pretty cool...
NoCtUrNaL
10-11-2002, 12:54 PM
They should bring these back...

http://www.pasttimesports.biz/images/DSC00453.JPG

BTW...that's me in the picture...after your first dozen or so concussions you don't even notice them anymore.
BillsNYC
10-11-2002, 12:56 PM
remember mark kelso's helmet? it was bigger than him.

"hey...i be she gives GREAT helmet"
The Spin Rx
10-11-2002, 01:18 PM
Originally posted by BillsNYC
remember mark kelso's helmet? it was bigger than him.
My favorite Kelso Picture............... :psyche:
http://www.wingnuttoons.com/flinGazoo.jpg
BillsNYC
10-11-2002, 03:38 PM
worst part is...when the play happened that caused that cuncussion in cleveland...it was ruled a fumble when his head hit the ground....way to hold onto the ball kelso! :D
WCoastFin
10-11-2002, 04:40 PM
New Helmets....

Looks....Horrible

and although I never wore one, If its more safe then the older kind then Im all for it.....Safety comes first.