Kyle Waldron
Mrs. Capello
English 151
3/16/14
Rugby: School Sport vs. Club Sport
Imagine it is a Friday night underneath the lights, in October, and you are walking into a stadium packed with fans cheering. But the only noise you can hear is the sound of your cleats hitting the pavement as you are marching up to the field, and the only thing you see is the other team and the end zone. It is such a stimulating feeling, it is unforgettable. Now, you may think I am talking about an American football game, but I am not. I am talking about a rugby match. Believe it or not, football derived from rugby. Differences are in rugby, there are no pads, the ball does not have laces, fifteen men to a side, and above all else, it is an international sport and it is safe compared to football. How come if it is safe, and it is a worldwide sport like soccer, why is it not a school sport like football is too many high schools and colleges across the country? Rugby needs to be a school sport not only because it is safe or it is international, but because it builds character in those that need support, teaches people how to work as team, and to expose what real brotherhood is.
When it comes to physical contact sports, there are two categories, collision sports and tackling sports. American football, ice hockey, lacrosse, boxing, and many more are considered collision sports. Tackling sports would consider rugby, Gaelic football, Australian rules football, and even soccer as some of the world’s tackling sports. A collision sport is way more dangerous than a tackling one. For example, in a football game, it is pretty typical to see players lose their helmet’s, ripped out of their jersey’s, and be taken off the field by ambulance. Reason being is bec...
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... trying to do everything themselves. But they learned through rugby that if you want to win you must work together.
Rugby does wonders for young men, and women. The NCAA needs to be open to the idea of making rugby a school sport because it builds character, helps those that need it, and teaches that you can rely on those around you. Also rugby is international, other countries have opened their minds to it and so should we, especially since it is growing in popularity once again. Above all else, the NCAA needs to look into some research because rugby is not as violent as what they perceive it to be. Colleges, high schools, and communities alike need to be more open to the idea of their children playing rugby because it honestly will change their life for the better and it is a great experience. After all, rugby is a hooligan’s game, but it is played by gentlemen.
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world" (Nelson Mandella). School is what is developing our future generation, so why should it be put aside by sports? Most kids who are white won't make it to any major sport anyways. School should be number one priority, nothing not even sports should get in the way of that. If an athlete can't find a way to do both then they shouldn't play. And besides some athletes don't even want to do their sport they are it being pushed by their parents. This is why it can't be replaced by things like basketball, football, and soccer.
most dangerous version of the sport. Professional leagues such as the NHL play contact hockey.
My first reason is schools should not get rid of sports because private and club sports are too expensive for most families. According to the scholastic news magazine, “Should Schools Get Rid of Sports” it states, “If we cut back school sports, some kids will find themselves shut out of sports completely. Yes, club sports-that is, private leagues outside of school-would be an option for some, but fees, equipment, and travel
Hitting players head to head cause way too many life threatening injuries for both opponents. On Bill Brink’s "Tackling the Issue of 'proper' Tackling," Robert Cantu was quoted saying, “football teams should practice without helmets.” That would be the best way to teach players to avoid head-to-head collisions, avoiding life threatening injuries(Brink). The problem coaches have with that is they think there players will develop bad tackling habits. But Cantu, argues that tackling isn’t all physical it’s a lot of mental toughness and muscle memory. The head to head collisions don’t just come from tackling, it also comes from blocking, blind siding, and pancaking. On Bill Brink’s "Tackling the Issue of '...
Football is an extremely violent game not only in the physical part but also in the mental part of the game. Players are coach to be vicious on the field. they are taught to get mad and take their aggression out on the other player. Which can be dangerous when two or more players are trying to hurt(intentionally or not) the other player by hitting them hard. High school sports are dangerous because rese...
Sports are a crucial part of an individual 's character. Counter arguments made against having sports at schools are getting more and more public. The arguments make people, think again about having students play sports. Sports are useful because they give players skills they can use on and off the field: strength, leadership, and confidence.
Studies show that 7 out of 10 severe injuries in high school football result from contact. With this sport being so dangerous, why do so many students participate? Plymouth North senior captain Justin Cabral explains, “I love the rush that I get. Being able to absolutely destroy someone else gives me a feeling better than anything I have ever felt. I feel so powerful, like nobody can stop me.”
A. Subpoint: Many people do not like to focus on the violent nature of the game. Big hits and tackles are frequently praised and seen on top plays. But there are too many cases where these big hits result in serious concussions.
What is danger? The term/word danger is relative and has a different meaning to each person who uses it. Danger is found in all walks of life, from the tall buildings of Wall Street, to the slums of the ghetto. It is found in the confines behind prison bars and even in the most prestigious country club. One place where danger is thought to be exempt is on the playing field of a great American past time, society knows as football. Football is a dangerous sport, as it is a contact sport with some of the most athletically gifted human beings playing it. With modern science and the development of health care, doctors are discovering the effects of concussions both long term and short term. As culture evolves it is becoming more evident the
In the United States some sports are dangerous for could hurt future. Football has become a national topic of if football is really dangerous for kids today. The national football league has put much pressure on pop Warner with a lot head injuries and deaths with people who had concussions while playing. Physical play gas suffered the brain after the effect years of playing football and resulting in suicide, violence. Kids shouldn't play football it has many risk factors while playing because head injuries, promotes violence, and depends on football for future devalues education.
The reason why High school football should be minimize of brain injuries is because of all the brain injuries and brain tumors. These concerns really have affected high school football players to accept college degrees for football for example: The study, which was an analysis of peer-reviewed studies on head trauma in a variety of high school sports, estimated that high school football players suffered 11.2 concussions for every 10,000 games and practices. Among college players, the rate stood at 6.3 and about 300,000 football players get concussions per year. Also these concussions can lead to brain disease and that can lead you towards suicide. Another reason is that concussion can also give you memory loss
Football, just another method to throw life away. Football is an extremely unsafe sport, yet it is glorified by several in the United States. A plethora of football players are impacted negatively by injuries that may occur just by playing an "innocent" little game of tackle football. It is necessary to consider all the dreadful outcomes that may happen before taking the chance to play. Young individuals shouldn't play tackle football due to the trauma it can cause to the brain, the injuries or occurrences that can lead to a harder life or even death, and it leaves the players to be less sharp in their old age. It is often thought that football is a harmless game for kids to enjoy. Nevertheless, the amount of health issues and injuries that can be caused by football is unbelievable and not worth the risk.
I am in favor that college football should not be banned. This sport is such a big part of many males, and a few females’ lives. This sport has caused many injuries, but so has baseball, basketball, or even cheerleading. Football provides many scholarships for young men who otherwise would not be able to afford college Also football teams gives individuals a sense of confidence, and a place they feel that belong. There are football players that get their encouragement to get up everyday, because of their love for this sport. Also a team is like your family. When I was on the dance team at my high school, a team feels as if they are your family. These are just a few reasons I feel that college football should not be banned.
Football isn’t even the most dangerous contact sport that you could play. Other high school sports have recorded just as much, or even more concussions than football. In an article on WebMD.com Robert Preidt writes that, “Between 2010 and 2015, the concussion rate was higher in girls' soccer than in boys' football, the findings showed. During the 2014-2015 school year, concussions were more common in girls' soccer than in any other sport in the study.” Despite being viewed as one of the most dangerous sports, football does not even have the largest rate of concussions or the most serious concussions. In fact, in another study on Fox Sports.com, soccer was seen to be responsible for more of the serious concussions. Concussion numbers can be dropped with attentiveness and responsibility as kids play the game of football. Most concussions in youth football are a result of the player being irresponsible or intentionally violent while they play. But, new rules are in place that diminish this style of play. The amount of concussions can be reduced, and organizations are working on making football a safer game to play. In an article on the New York Times Marvin Washington, a former NFL player, says, “I know this is contrary to public opinion, but the game of football is safer than it has ever been, and is evolving into an even safer game.” The safety of football players at all
This is what every player in a scrum is thinking while they fight each other for possession.