[martyup]

Agree completely.  Hurdling used to be a penalty. The NCAA and NFL need to put a stop to this. One of the most horrific moments I’ve seen on a football field was when Jahvid Best tried to hurdle a guy, got flipped and landed on his head. He was having spasms on the field while essentially out cold. It “only” ended up destroying his career.  One of these days a player is going to try this, get flipped as Best did and break his neck. Every time you see it fans ohhh and ahhhh. I cringe. 

I simultaneously love and cringe at seeing those crazy hurdles. Jumping that high in the air with freaks of nature barreling at you is a recipe for an eventual 1.5 somersault that paralyzes somebody. I wish they'd make it illegal.

Then again, isn't it assumption of risk?  It's not inflicting harm on other players like targeting.  I mean, every time a bull rider nods his head he risks death.  Despite this risk, there are plenty of willing participants.

[martyup]

Agree completely.  Hurdling used to be a penalty. The NCAA and NFL need to put a stop to this. One of the most horrific moments I’ve seen on a football field was when Jahvid Best tried to hurdle a guy, got flipped and landed on his head. He was having spasms on the field while essentially out cold. It “only” ended up destroying his career.  One of these days a player is going to try this, get flipped as Best did and break his neck. Every time you see it fans ohhh and ahhhh. I cringe. 

I simultaneously love and cringe at seeing those crazy hurdles. Jumping that high in the air with freaks of nature barreling at you is a recipe for an eventual 1.5 somersault that paralyzes somebody. I wish they'd make it illegal.

Then again, isn't it assumption of risk?  It's not inflicting harm on other players like targeting.  I mean, every time a bull rider nods his head he risks death.  Despite this risk, there are plenty of willing participants.