I played college football and while I used to get down on myself for not making the NFL, I'm kinda glad that I'm not playing because I've never suffered a major injury and I still have my body in full capacity. I've been reading articles about so many pro players who live in great pain after reteirment.
2007-02-12 13:06:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Well as u know the sprot is very hard on the joints, and the longer u play, the more likely u r to have long-term ramifications, let along surgeries.
2007-02-13 00:26:59 · answer #1 · answered by Jim G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember hearing once that the average life span for a NFLer is about 15 years shorter than the average person. Beyond that , I have heard/read lots of horror stories about life after football. Most of it is bad knees or other joints, and the accompanying addiction to pain killers.
2007-02-12 21:53:21 · answer #2 · answered by somathus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm sure the money will help ease the pain. they seem to live with the pain. the only thing that gets them if they had to retire BECAUSE of injuries.
2007-02-12 22:14:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just look at Al Bundy, enough said.
2007-02-12 21:15:01 · answer #4 · answered by Steve 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋