#Youth football practice jerseys

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In this blog, we will explore why our youth football practice jerseys are worth your investment.

Key Features

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Benefits

Durability

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Enhanced Performance

Wearing a comfortable, well-fitted jersey can significantly enhance an athlete's performance. Our custom football practice jerseys are lightweight and breathable, reducing the risk of overheating during intense drills. The moisture-wicking properties help keep the skin dry, preventing chafing and discomfort.

How to Customize Your Practice Jersey

Customizing your practice jersey is a straightforward process. Start by choosing the base design from their extensive catalog. Next, decide on the colors and patterns that best represent your team. You can then add logos, player names, and numbers. EVO9X offers free mockups, allowing you to visualize the final product before placing an order.

Care Instructions for Longevity

To ensure your practice jersey lasts as long as possible, follow these care instructions:

Wash in Cold Water: Use cold water to prevent colors from fading.

Use Mild Detergent: Avoid harsh detergents that can damage the fabric.

Air Dry: Hang the jerseys to air dry. Avoid using a dryer, as high heat can weaken the fabric and sublimation prints.

Avoid Ironing: If ironing is necessary, use a low heat setting and avoid direct contact with printed areas.

Conclusion

Our football practice jerseys are an excellent investment for any team. Their superior quality, customization options, and comfort make them a preferred choice among athletes. By choosing us, you're not just getting a jersey; you're getting a durable, performance-enhancing piece of athletic wear that can be tailored to your team's unique identity. Invest in our youth football practice jerseys and experience the difference they make on and off the field.

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Hardersson x Teen!Reader

Summary: Your first match for Sweden

"And Sweden is making a substitute. On comes y/n Harder, Arsenal's youngest forward. Blackstenius makes way."

It's your first match for Sweden, the first of Sweden's euro qualifiers as well.

You high five Stina on your way onto the pitch.

It's a late substitution, maybe five minutes or so until the ninety minutes are up so you know you're the last kind of hail mary before this ends in a draw.

You pass some of your Arsenal teammates on the way to the corner that's being set up.

It's hardly the first time you've worn a Sweden jersey. You were a staple on the youth teams. You always had been.

Your first long term foster family had gotten you into football. They'd sorted you out with kit and gear and put you into a kid's football club to see if you liked it.

You really liked it.

Their foster license expired and you got moved but you never left your football behind.

Some families were more into it than others but none of them stopped you from pursuing your football.

Least of all Magda and Pernille.

You knew Magda from a distance when the senior team had come down to help out with whatever youth team you were on at the time. It was almost like fate that you got placed with her and Pernille over the summer.

It had been the best summer of your life both emotionally and physically.

They worked on your game while they were off season. They helped you with your studies and they took you out to the arcade and the beach and anywhere you wanted to go.

You didn't want to leave.

They didn't want you to leave.

There was a bunch of red tape around it, lots of meetings with lawyers and the judge and your care worker but by the time the next season rolled around, you had a new last name and two mothers.

Now, you're here.

Playing in Wembley Stadium for Sweden with Momma's last name emblazoned on your back.

You weave between Morsa and Johanna, slotting between them during the jostling to get into position.

The ball comes in and you make the jump.

It gets cleared away and England are on the counter attack quickly.

Magda peels away from your side quickly to sprint down the pitch to intercept while you follow at a more sedate pace.

Defending is not your role and you're not the greatest at it.

You've been bought onto this pitch for one thing and that's to score a goal.

You pass Lotte on your way and exchange a small smile with her. You've still got to go back to North London after this and you and Lotte are friends.

Morsa recovers the ball quickly and boots it up the pitch.

Most of your team was concentrated in your half of the pitch so the ball falls neatly to your feet.

You can feel Lotte at your back quickly, almost too quick for you to react but you turn even quicker, keeping the ball out of her reach.

You don't have any backup as you drive forward into the box.

Greenwood slides in for the tackle but you jump over neatly with the ball practically attached to your feet.

Charles and Bronze start closing in as you lose Lotte behind you.

The angle's getting tighter and tighter and Earps starts coming towards you to collect the ball.

You've driven into the box so quickly that there were no reinforcements for you to pass to.

So, you kicked the ball upwards just as Earps comes out.

The ball sores over her head before landing and rolling into the empty goal.

The Sweden supporters go wild as, seconds later, the ref blows the final whistle.

You scored.

The familiar arms of Morsa wraps around you from behind as you celebrate.

"Debut goal!" She cheers as the rest of the team finally run over.

You laugh. "Do you think Momma was watching?"

Of course she was.

She couldn't travel to watch, not with preparing for her own Euro qualifiers but your phone is ringing by the time you get back to the locker room.

"Hi," You say as you pick up, Pernille's face filling the screen.

"Debut goal," She teases and you look down bashfully.

"That's what Morsa said."

"It's impressive," Pernille says.

You roll your eyes. "It's my job."

"Still impressive. Don't sell yourself short."

"I'm a Harder," You reply," It's what we do."

Pernille grins at you, face full of pride. "Don't do that," She says," Celebrate, alright? You have my full permission to let loose and drink tonight, alright?"

You huff out a laugh. "You know most mothers wouldn't encourage underage drinking."

"I think I can make an exception tonight."

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This Sunday Is for My Girl | Hangman x Reader

Summary: Jake can barely remember what Sundays were like before you were part of his football watching tradition. When his team makes it all the way to the Super Bowl, his nervous energy practically has you on edge too, but you formulate a plan to distract him. The results are better than you could have predicted.

Warnings: Fluffy Jake, oral, smut, coach/football player roleplay, 18+

Length: 2200 words

Pairing: Jake "Hangman" Seresin x Female Reader

Written to accompany Sundays Are for the Boys! Seriously, who let Jake on my masterlist!? Banner by @thedroneranger

It was Super Bowl Sunday, and your boyfriend was in rare form. He was up and out of bed at the crack of dawn, cleaning the living room even though the game didn't start until later in the afternoon. You rolled over and tried to cover your head with a pillow when you heard him start running the vacuum, but it was no use. Now you were wide awake and stumbling out of his bedroom.

"Jake," you called out over the noise as you stood behind the couch. "Jake!"

"Yeah, Baby?" he shouted, not bothering to turn the appliance off. You reached along the cord and pulled the plug from the wall, and his brow creased as he asked, "What's wrong?"

You rubbed your eyes with your hands. "It's eight o'clock. You've been cleaning and running around for two hours. Your friends won't even be here until the game is about to start. Come back to bed!"

But Jake shook his head and planted his hands on his hips. "Can't, Baby. It's the big day."

You sighed and walked over to him, wrapping your arms around his waist and kissing the Dallas Cowboys logo on his shirt. "You're nervous about the game?"

He groaned and whispered, "The Cowboys never make it to the Super Bowl. I swear this all happened because of you, and I don't want them to let us down now."

"That's sweet," you whispered, rubbing your cheek against his chest as an idea started to form in your mind. "But if you keep stressing about this, you won't even be able to enjoy the game. So... how about I try to take your mind off of it for a little bit?"

He kissed the top of your head. "How are you going to do that?"

"I have a pretty good idea."

Jake followed you into his bedroom, your fingers loosely linked with his. He stood patiently as you pulled out one of his blue and gray Cowboys jerseys and a pair of gym shorts, and then he watched you change into your pink jersey and some shorts. "You look cute," he mumbled, and you smirked. He wouldn't be saying that in a few more minutes. 

"Come on," you coaxed once he got changed as well. "Come into the bathroom." You messed up his hair with your fingers and then swiped some mascara on a q-tip along the tops of his cheeks. "Just like the pros," you whispered once he had the black lines in place. 

"What's your plan, Baby?" he asked, looking at himself in the mirror with a laugh.

Instead of answering his question quite yet, you asked him, "Where's your whistle? From when you coached youth football? The silver one on the lanyard?"

"I think it's in my nightstand," he mumbled, reaching for you as you slipped out of his grasp. "Where are you going? You know that pink jersey makes me wild." He followed you back into the bedroom where you rooted around in his drawer until you found the whistle and looped it around your neck. "Baby?"

"That's Coach Baby to you, Seresin. Now drop and give me twenty."

His eyes went wide as his lips parted. "Coach Baby?" he whispered, bringing his hands up to your hips. 

You blew the whistle softly and said, "Ten more push ups for touching your coach without permission. That's thirty. Count them off."

With wide green eyes filled with lust and confusion, Jake dropped down into a push up position right there next to his bed and counted out each one he did until he got to thirty, making it look easy. When he popped back up to his feet with an expectant look on his face, you smiled. Keeping him distracted like this was going to be all too easy. "Let's go, Seresin. Get your shoes on. You're going for a run."

"I am?" he asked, and you blew the whistle again. 

"Call me Coach Baby when you're addressing me! I want you nice and sweaty!"

"Yes, Coach Baby," he recited with his back rigid before he ran for his closet to get some socks and shoes. 

You stood on the front porch with the whistle perched between your lips and your hands planted on your hips as Jake ran back and forth, up and down his street. This was almost too much fun for you, tooting the whistle each time he ran past. When you estimated that he must have run three miles, you called him back to the porch, pleased to see that a sheen of sweat was coating his face now.

When his next door neighbor waved as she walked her Cocker Spaniel, you and Jake both said, "Hi, Nancy," before you pointed to the cement at your feet. You didn't really care if everyone else in his neighborhood thought the two of you had lost it, you were getting a little turned on by the smell of fresh sweat and the warmth of his body right in front of you.

"Thirty more push ups," you told him, trying not to smile as your black eye makeup started to smudge on his face. "And make them snappy, Seresin. If you want to start in to today's game, I expect some hustle out of you."

"Yes, Coach Baby," he replied, dropping and giving you thirty more effortless looking push ups. He was all bulging biceps and sexy drawl as he counted them off for you, and you found yourself pressing your thighs together gently.

"Thirty," he said, only slightly out of breath as he hopped to his feet. Damn, his Navy training was better than you thought if he was still barely winded. You had to scramble for something for him to do now as you handed him a water bottle and watched him wipe his forehead with his forearm. He chugged the whole bottle and tossed it aside on the porch, looking at you expectantly. "I'm ready, Coach Baby."

You nodded and murmured, "You always did have good stamina," before you cleared your throat. "Fifty jumping jacks, Seresin. No stopping. Count them off." You blew the whistle with one long toot when you were ready for him to start, and you had to stand there with your arms crossed and watch him. When you started this little exercise, you didn't think you'd end up as short of breath as him, but you were wrong. 

"Fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen..."

"Beautiful form, Seresin," you said, nodding like you had any actual expectations at this point other than making him as sweaty as possible before you caved and took him to bed. "Keep going." He grinned at you until you narrowed your eyes and walked around him in a circle.

"Yes, Coach Baby," he replied, not missing a single count in his jumping jacks. 

When he got to fifty, you tooted the whistle again and said, "Sit ups, Seresin. Fifty of them. And make them quick, because I have plans for you."

He eased himself onto his back on the porch as he grinned and said, "What kind of plans, Coach Baby?"

As he started to fold his body for the first sit up, you stepped over him with one foot so you were standing and straddling his hips. He looked up at you with a little smirk as you eased yourself down so you were sitting gently on his thighs while he finished his first sit up. "Plans that will be more fun if you're all sweaty and messy. Plans that will require me to join you in the locker room showers afterwards."

Jake cranked out a few more sit ups as he grunted, "I think I like these plans."

You let his lips get very close to yours, but you didn't kiss him. "Count them out!" you demanded, and when he started counting louder, you brushed your lips to his one time. 

And that was a mistake, because now you were clutching the metal whistle in one hand and squeezing your own thigh with the other as his powerful, muscular body worked beneath you. The tang of his sweat on your lips was delicious, and you wanted more. He raised and lowered his body with perfect, fluid movements, occasionally dripping some sweat on your legs. 

"Forty-seven, forty-eight, forty-nine, fifty."

You practically moaned, "Let's hit the locker room."

"Whatever you say, Coach Baby," he murmured against your neck as he easily stood with you in his arms and opened the front door. 

You ran your fingers through his damp hair and whispered, "When I say the locker room, I really mean your bedroom. And I expect this stellar performance to continue. Understand?"

"You got it."

You somehow ended up underneath him on the bedroom floor as you asked, "Do you think you have a few more push ups in you, Seresin? I'll let you be my starter today if you can give me ten more."

Jake lowered himself down slowly and kissed you sweetly, and when he raised himself up again, you giggled and said, "One."

When he started to lower himself down again, you pushed his hair back from his forehead while he kissed you softly. "Two," you whispered as he pushed himself up.

The third kiss wasn't quite as sweet, and the fourth one wasn't either. The fifth kiss was a little rough, and the sixth ended with a swipe of his tongue against yours. The seventh one left you panting.

"Eight," you moaned, already needy for more. "Nine," you whined, spreading your legs a little wider underneath him. "Ten! That was quite a performance, Seresin." 

Jake devoured your mouth, and you could practically taste his adrenaline as he pulled your shorts and underwear off. Your senses were all muddled as his lips found their way down to your bare inner thigh where he nipped you. "Ready for another kind of performance?"

"Absolutely."

"Alright," he said before pressing his lips to your pussy. "Count it out, Coach Baby."

You started out saying coherent numbers in order, and then you couldn't focus as you rambled off whatever came to your mind. "Thirty-five? I don't know, Jake. Oh my god! Jake!" His tongue was working you into a frenzy as he tasted and licked you up and down. Your fingers were tangled in his hair, pulling a little hard on the strands as he made you come on his face. "Fifty! One hundred! Two thousand!" you panted, and you could hear him chuckle as you started to come down from your orgasm. "I forgot how to count."

"You sure did," he drawled softly, pulling you into his arms. "Let's hit the showers."

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Jake had you giggling, pinned against the tile wall of his shower. Your fingertips were all wrinkly from being wet for so long, just like his, but he didn't want to get out yet. 

"You still have some of my mascara on your cheeks," you whispered, running your prune-y thumbs gently along his skin before kissing him there. "That's better."

"I love you," he said before kissing the tip of your nose. "Coach Baby." That sent you into another fit of giggles. "I thought the whistle was a nice touch. Very hot."

"I'm glad you think so," you replied, running your fingers through his squeaky clean hair. "We should get out. The boys will all be here pretty soon."

Jake looked at you in surprise. It was Super Bowl Sunday, and you'd managed to distract him for several hours with your antics. "You're right," he said as he turned off the water. "Damn, you're good. You know that?"

"Of course I do," you said with a smirk as he handed you a towel. "Now let me put my pretty pink jersey on again so the Cowboys can win the big game for you."

And with those words, Jake was somehow instantly thrumming with need again as you walked out of the bathroom wrapped in the towel. He followed you and helped you into your jersey just in time for Bob, Javy and Bradley to arrive, and the guys all greeted you just like you were one of them. You were even talking game stats as you assembled another charcuterie board that they all demolished within twenty minutes of the start of the game. 

Mickey spilled a High Noon on your lap when he laughed too hard at a Doritos commercial, and Reuben ate the last slice of pizza with your preferred topping, but you never complained about anything. And Jake couldn't even remember what Sundays were like before he had you. Not that he wanted to. 

"It looks like your Cowboys are going to win," you gasped excitedly when there were just two minutes left in the game and they got possession of the ball once more. "I knew they would do it."

"All thanks to you, Coach Baby," he whispered, kissing you breathless while the game played in the background.

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Jake and I will be cheering for the Cowboys today. Thanks @mak-32 and @beyondthesefourwalls

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“Your last name on my back”

Jenni Hermoso x Alexia Putellas x child reader

A/N: Jenni never left Barca.

Mamma had now stayed over for many nights. You couldn’t count well but probably more than 50. It felt like a forever sleepover. You didn’t understand why mamma had stayed over, but mami had tried to explain. You had seen mami and mamma kissing on the couch sometimes. Sometimes holding hands. Sometimes hugging. You understood that they loved each other. Yet, big words were hard, but you understood that you loved mamma.

Mamma that had always loved you back. That would always let you sit on her lap. That would always want to hold your hand. That would never refused to carry you. Not your tummy mummy, but mamma. Mamma’s name was Alexia. She had played football with mami for a few years. When your tummy mummy left in the middle of the night and Mami showed up to practice the next morning with a newborn looking terrified; Alexua was there. She was always there. She took care of Mami and she helped take care of you. She picked up the broken pieces and mended them back together one by one. One day at a time.

You were only little so you didn’t understand why mamma couldn’t take you to the doctors alone or why you couldn’t have her last name. You had Hermoso, and another strange last name. The other last name was cold, it felt like a frozen shoulder or like someone was taking your heart away. All the other little girls at football had two last names; one from their mom and one from their dad. One from each parent. One from each person that loved them. You however, only had one. Not one name, but one that loved you.

When the coach of your under 5’s had given you your first jersey a Saturday morning, you had teared up when another older girl read the names of your jersey to you. You didn’t like the first last name. You hated it, despised it. The first time you had heard it was when mami was on a phone call while you were supposed to be sleeping. She had talked to her brother, about wanting to change your name but your tummy mummy had refused even though she wasn’t a part of your life anymore. That’s why when you got your first jersey, the moment wasn’t filled with joy, pride or excitement. It was filled with as much rage as a 4 year old could body. Your little hands pulled the jersey off while they were shaking as tears were forming in your eyes. The pride of your first jersey being ripped away from you in an instant. You quickly blinked the tears away as you stood there with the jersey in your hands. The fabric of the jersey was just like mami’s jersey, but this jersey didn’t feel good. It felt like something you wanted to throw to the ground. Stomp on. Hit. Get rid of in an instant. “Y/N, you no like your jersey?” You coach said as he stood infront of you. You looked down, not daring to look him in his usual kind eyes. “It’s small” you murmur out as the best possible excuse even though as the youngest and smallest on the team, it definitely fitted you. “Ah, si, how about you just wear a vest yes? A pink vest?” He said as he held the pink neon colored vest infront of your eyes. You grabbed it quickly as you settled on wearing the familiar bright vest instead. Practice began and you quickly forgot about your jersey that didn’t feel like your jersey. The practice went on quickly and by the look of mamma’s face; you knew that she could sense that something was going on. It wasnt until one of the youth assistant coaches was helping you with controlling your ball that you noticed that your jersey was gone from the field. It made you happy, as you thought that it had disappeared and that you wouldn’t have to ever see it again. The practice ended and your team did your usual team hug and chant at the end. You ran off the field with the other little girls straight to Alexia who was sitting with the other parents. “Mamma!” You yelled as you ran into her arms. “I am so proud of you, you worked so hard today. Ready to go home and see mami?” Alexia said as her strong arms lifted you up from the ground. Mamma and mami never cared about people that said that you shouldn’t be carried or that you were too old. They knew that one day, you wouldn’t wanna be carried anymore and until that day came along: they refused to stop holding you close and keeping you safe.

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You were sitting at the kitchen table with Mami and Alexia having lunch. You were talking about how practice went and how hard you were working on your skills. Alexia joked that she had gotten it from her mamma, but all three of you knew that it wasn’t possible. It made you pout as you wanted to be mami and mamma’s baby so bad. You dropped your fork onto the table and frowned as you pouted. Your mami looked at you as she tilted her head. “So baby, we need to talk about what happened at practice today. I heard that you didn’t like your jersey, no? Why is that?” She spoke as she looked at you. Alexia rubbed Jenni’s back as support and you crossed your arms in anger. You shook your head, refusing to answer as your feelings were bottled up in your throat forming a big lump. «Princesa, we want to help you. Was the color wrong? Or was it the fabric?” Mami continued as she tried to get out of you what the issue with the jersey was. The anger made your head spin and your feet tickle. You wanted to throw a fit and scream and yell. You hated your last name. It reminded you of the person who abandoned you when you were a baby. Who suddenly decided that you weren’t important, that you weren’t wanted, that you were regretted. Your little heart was beating fast and your hands were shaking. You looked up at Mami as you shouted on the top of your lungs; “I don’t wanna be a Dias anymore, I wanna be a Putellas!”

You had hopped down from the chair and stormed to the bedroom as quickly as your tired feet would let you. You shut the door with a bang and twisted the lock on the door. Mami cursing herself for not removing it as she was supposed to. You stomped to your bed and grabbed your pillow and blanket before you made a spot inside your closet for you to decompress and hide. Your feelings felt so big, like your little frame couldn’t possibly fit it all inside your heart. You felt angry, scared, fragile and terrified that mami would eventually regret you as well. You didn’t wanna be a hard child. People would always say that you were delightful and easy going, and you were for the most. It was only this subject that had grown into a big knot in your stomach. Mami didn’t wanna hide your story from you in case you would read it somewhere or a kid would ask you about it. She wanted you to own your own story, so she had always made sure to tell you the story and give you age appropriate details. You pulled the closet doors closed as you closed your eyes feeling tired. You weren’t sure if it was because of practice or because of your big feelings. You wanted nothing more than to run to mami or mamma, be held, be told that she would take care of it, that it was okay, that she wasn’t upset or angry and that she loved you endlessly regardless of anything. You wanted mami to pick you up with her big warm strong arms and hold you close so you could feel her familiar scent. But you couldn’t let yourself. You wanted to be stubborn. To be a big girl. You sniffled as a tear rolled out of your eye as your tried to hold your bunny close.

Your polarbear was however in your bed so you made a bolt to grab your bear before coming back into your closet feeling like you wanted to hide away forever. You held the bear tight and had him pushed towards your chest as you sobbed. Eventually falling asleep tucked away in the closet.

You woke up to mami’s and mamma’s face towards you. You blinked a couple of times. Could it have been a bad dream? “Hola princesa” Mami said as she stroke your hair gently. The light was dimmed and you were sitting in mami’s arms in their bedroom. You could hear the sound of the television that was mounted on the wall infront of the bed buzzing. “Mami” you said as the feelings came crashing into you leaving you chocking out a cry. “Shh, mi amor, it’s okay, it’s just big feelings” Mami said as she held you closer one hand on your back and the other on your head pushing you into her chest like she did when you were a baby. “Everything will be okay, Mami will take care of it. Mamma told me what happened and if you don’t want to; you don’t have to tell me, si?” Mami said as she comforted you while you shut your eyes to keep the big feelings outside. “Mami?” You said so quietly that nobody should’ve been able to hear, but Mami always heard. Mami always knew. “Si, princesa?” She said as you wiggled lose from her grip and sat up infront of her. You looked at Mami, then at mamma and then at Mami again. “I don’t like my name” you muttered quietly expecting some sort of reaction. “Is that so? Why?” Mami said as she looked at you with a soft expression on her face not seeming angry or mad, just looking at you like you were her whole world. “The other kids, Mami..” you started as you felt tears pricking in your eyes and your voice started to break. “I wanna be like you, and mamma..” you continued as you took a big breath to sound out the last word you needed to complete the sentence. You looked at mamma. “I want your last name on my back, Mami. But I also want mamma’s. No dummy tummy mummy last name.” You said as your frowned and tears were escaping your blue icy eyes to run down your red blissed cheeks. “That’s okay princesa, I can talk to the coach.” Mami said as she pulled you into her arms again. “Princesa, you can have both our last names.” Mami said as you looked over at mamma. To your surprise, Alexia was smiling at you. You sniffled and smiled back before you launched yourself at mamma like a rocket trying to go to space. But just like mami, mamma always knew and she was prepared letting you close hugging you tight. “Pequena, we have got you a present” mamma whispered in your ear as your head shot up almost knocking mamma’s nose out in the move. “What is it?” You said as you could feel a spark of good feelings coming back into your body. Mami reached for a box next to her night stand and your eyes opened wide. The box was pink and glittery with a glittery golden bow on top. Mami sat it infront of you as mamma held you in her lap. You carefully tugged at the bow, causing the bow to loosen as you took the lid of the box. You pulled the item out as it revealed a jersey. A jersey just like the team had gotten this Saturday morning at practice. Your heart dropped for a second as you lowered the jersey until mami held it up for you to see. “Do you see the back princesa?” She said as you looked at the letters. It made you confused as you still were learning to read. “It says Hermoso-Putellas and it’s the same as mami’s number. 10” Mami is nr.10 in Barcelona. You felt all the bad feelings rushing to leave your little body as you wrapped an arm around each woman’s neck holding them tight. The two women eased closer to you and held you together closely. “We love you, Princesa. You can always tell us if something feels bad.” Mami finished as she kissed your cheek making you feel all bubbly and happy again. But the legal part of the name change? That’s a story for another day and it’s a long story.

[familyvideostevie]

october third

day three: bradley "rooster" bradshaw you go to a tailgate with your friend bradley | friends to lovers | 1.5k

You don’t even like football that much. But here you are waiting on your front steps with a cooler of drinks and seven layer dip for Bradley to pick you up to drive to LA for a football game.

“We don’t do this often,” Hangman had told you last week when you were all at the bar. “But my boys are in town, so it’s practically law that we go.”

“Cowboys,” Bradley had whispered in your ear before you swatted him away.

“So we’re driving up to LA to watch?”

Everyone nodded solemnly. Until Natasha cracked. “To get drunk at the tailgate and then watch them get crushed!”

Bradley had offered to drive you the day of the game. Most of the group went up last night to meet up with some old Navy friends, but since you’re relatively new to the whole group you opted out of that one. You know Bob the best, actually, and then Natasha through him but you and Rooster get along surprisingly well and he lives pretty close to you.

It doesn’t hurt that he’s the most beautiful man you’ve ever seen.

He pulls up in his silly Bronco and honks once even though he sees you sitting on the steps. “Morning!” He hops out of the car and jogs over. You stand and he gives you a quick hug and a grin. “I’ve got breakfast in the car, if you’re hungry.”

Knowing Bradley, he’s probably been up since 4am. He’s always full of energy that you’ve learned is just a part of his personality. He’s practically vibrating all the time, dialed up to 11 when he’s in public especially. It’s a little overwhelming but you find it endearing.

“Thank you,” you tell him. He grabs your cooler and secures it in the car as you hop in to find coffee and a breakfast sandwich from the place down the street waiting for you. “And thanks for driving.”

He waves off your thanks. “Thank you for coming,” he says, heading for the highway. “I was worried this would scare you off.”

“It’s just football, Bradley.” He shrugs.

“Just be glad it’s not the Army Navy game.”

As he drives he tells you about some rowdier tailgates he went to in college. You swap stories of fall shenanigans from your youth — a high school football game here and there, though fall where you grew up is definetly colder than California in October.

“That reminds me,” Bradley says, snapping his fingers. “I’ve got a jersey for you. Chargers, obviously.” He’s in one, too, the material hanging off his broad shoulders. You know from your glance at him when he picked you up that his jeans fit achingly perfectly. You don’t have any sports stuff of your own, so you’d opted for a yellow top. “Hangman is going to get you into a Cowboys one when we get there, but don’t be swayed.”

“Of course not,” you say. He grins and you smile back.

The two hours to LA fly by even when you hit typical traffic. Spending time with Bradley is easy, even when your mind thrums with what you’ve deemed your low-level crush on him. He flirts with everyone, sure, but sometimes it feels like he flirts with you differently.

You get to the stadium and right away you can see that it’s a crowded, rowdy kind of situation. Rooster must see the trepidation on your face when you ask who else will be there.

“Navy buddies, probably. Friends of Hangman’s from Texas who are in town for the game. I don’t know a ton of them, but I know it’ll be fun.” He puts his hand on your arm. “Stick with me if you want,” he says. “You can always stick with me.”

“Okay,” you say softly. He winks at you.

The parking lot you’re in is a bit of a walk from the tailgating spot, so you put on your borrowed jersey and unload the car.

Cooler in one hand, Rooster reaches his other towards you. “So you don’t get converted by any Cowboys fans?” You laugh. As if he has to ask you to hold his hand.

So you do. His palm is warm and calloused and he leads you fearlessly through the throng until you find your friends at the spot they staked out. There are at least two grills going, a table of snacks, and lots and lots of beer.

“C’mon, really?” Hangman shouts when you come into view. “He got to you?” His face is painted blue in some spots.

“You should’ve driven me, then!”

Hangman smirks. “As if this guy would’ve let me.” You look at Rooster and his neck is flushed even as he rolls his eyes.

“Yeah, yeah,” he says, and you release him to put the stuff you brought on the table.

It surprises you a little that you’re having fun. There are lots of people you don’t know but Rooster sticks close to you, hand on your shoulder blade or lower back when he asks if you’re hungry, if you want a drink, if you’re cold. Everyone you meet is thrilled that you’re here and you forget that this is a football tailgate you drove over two hours to and not just a party with your friends.

You’re in a circle of girls talking about a new book a few of you have read when you feel Rooster come up behind you. You recognize the heat of him by now. His hand lands on the small of your back, and he leans down to speak in your ear.

“A few of us are going to make a run for some more drinks and water. I’ll be back soon. You okay?” You lean away from him a little so you can see his face before nodding. He leaves you with a squeeze of your hip and you turn back to the circle to find all of the girls watching you.

“Do I have something on my face?” you ask.

“Okay,” one of them says. You are pretty sure her name is Flora. “How did you train him?”

“What?”

“Your boyfriend,” another one chimes in. “He’s like, all over you in the best way.”

Oh. Oh. “Bradley?” you say, voice a little higher than you’d like. You swallow and shift on your feet a bit. “We’re just friends.”

Everyone in the circle titters. “Sure, you are,” they coo. “Heard that before.” You scrunch your nose and shake your head.

The girl next to you puts her hand on your arm. “Honey,” she says kindly. “That man is into you. He’s scared off every guy coming over here.”

“I—” You start but find you have nothing to say. They take pity on you and move on to something else but your thoughts stay with their comments. Sure, you’ve been flirting and sure, today he’s been extra touchy but that’s just because you don’t know lots of people here, right? So what if he texts you pictures of dogs and things he sees and says reminded me of you. So what if he knows your coffee order and fixes things in your apartment when you ask and calls you when he’s driving back from base. So what if he treats you like his girlfriend.

He hasn’t said anything.

Flora leans over. “Sometimes, these Navy boys, they’re all confident on the outside but really they just don’t want to screw it up so they wait and wait and wait.” She looks over your shoulder and wiggles her eyebrows at you. You turn around and find Bradley walking towards you again.

“Ladies,” he says.

“Hi, Rooster,” they echo.

He focuses on you, hand on your elbow to pull you from the circle a little bit. “You okay?” You nod. “Game is gonna start in a little bit so I think we’re going to head in.” His hand moves up your arm to your clavicle as his fingers seemingly fix your necklace. You keep your eyes on his face and watch him concentrate.

“Bradley?”

“Yeah?” He’s still fixated on the task at hand. Everyone around you is starting to clean up and migrate towards the stadium.

“Do you want to go on a date?” His fingers freeze. You worry for a second that you’ve got it all wrong, that he’s not into making this unspoken thing spoken, that he’s about to let you down easy. But you watch his pupils dilate, feel his hand move so that it’s cupping your neck, watch his surprised expression turn to something happy, something luminous.

“Really?” he says. Maybe the girls were right — maybe these muscled, loudmouthed, sporty Navy guys really don’t know what they’re doing any more than the rest of you. None of the other guys in the group flirt with you like Bradley does, none of them drive you around and make you laugh and you don’t want to kiss any of them the way you want to kiss him.

You nod. “Yeah,” you say.

“Sweetheart,” he says. “I’d love to go on a date with you.”

“Okay.”

“Okay,” he echoes. You kiss him on the cheek and wrap an arm around his waist.

“Football time, Bradley.” He shakes himself out of your moment and slings an arm around your shoulders as you walk back to your friends who are clearly pretending they weren’t watching.

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[whoreforsamwilson]

Cheer Me On

Warning: Mention of Death

Friday nights are the best part of the week for the Wilson household, being that their week was stressful enough a little downtime at one of Sam’s football games was more than enough.

Sam felt the complete opposite, it was never the nervousness of his parents and sister being there or the whole community being in the stands, but more so of Y/N being there in the crowd. She has been to every game since he started playing their freshman year.

Her unconditional support has become a talisman for Sam. Her on the sliding cheering just as loud, if not louder, calmed his nervousness and fueled his determination on the field.

Every play, every dash, every touchdown carries a silent dedication to her a silent message of gratitude for the constancy of her being there.

It's Y/N's gaze that Sam seeks out on the sidelines, a beacon of encouragement in the high-stakes theater of high school football.

Sam laced up his cleats with practiced precision, each movement a ritual honed through countless hours on the field. The sharp scent of freshly cut grass filled the air, mingling with the distant roar of an eager crowd. Today was the culmination of his high school career: the championship football game. As he adjusted his jersey, his palms tingled with anticipation and nerves, the number emblazoned proudly across his chest.

On the sidelines, Y/N's eyes found his, her pompoms glinting in the sun like beacons of unwavering support. Her smile was a silent promise, a shared dream painted across the canvas of their youth. She cheered with a vigor that matched the pounding of his heart, her voice rising above the din, a sweet melody to the symphony of the game.

The world stood on the brink of a new era, and Sam, once a high school hero, had become a symbol of hope and courage. Captain America. The mantle weighed heavily on his shoulders, a responsibility that was both an honor and a burden. As he donned the iconic shield, his reflection bore the semblance of the leader he had become, a far cry from the boy who had sprinted across the field chasing victory and glory.

In the quiet of his preparation, Sam's thoughts wandered to Y/N, whose presence had been a constant in his brightest and darkest moments. The memories of her laughter, her unwavering belief in him, lingered like echoes in an empty room. He wished, more than anything, that she could see him now, standing on the precipice of greatness, yet feeling the solitude of his position.

Y/N's passing had left a void no victory could fill, her absence a shadow amidst the light of his achievements. As he prepared to fight on the mantle alone, he realized that she had always been his anchor, his compass in the tumultuous sea of life. Captain America, he might be, but within the armor, within the legend, Sam still carried the heart of the boy who had loved a cheerleader with a spirit as indomitable as his own.

With a deep breath, Sam steeled himself for the battles ahead, carrying Y/N's memory like a hidden talisman. He would fight with the strength she had always seen in him, for the future they had once dreamed of together. And though he was alone, he knew her spirit was with him, cheering him on to victory once more, in the grandest game of all.

[battleangel]

NFL Machine: 2023 to 2024 False Narratives

While the young players in tonight's draft will be full of excitement and hope, the promise of a boyhood dream on the cusp of being fulfilled, a literal lifetime of sacrifice, blood, sweat and tears finally culminating in the dream of playing in the NFL, walking across that stage, shaking Roger Goodell's hand, putting on that team jersey with their name on the back and putting on their team hat, smiling for the cameras, their childhood dream coming true...

The fact of the matter is, a lot of these same men once they have exited the league, the majority of whom will do so within 3 years, and even the Pro Bowlers who play an average of 12 seasons, may not be smiling in 10 to 15 years after their playing career is over as that is typically where neurological symptoms of diseases like CTE, early-onset dementia, Parkinson's, ALS and Alzheimer's begin to surface from repetitive head trauma caused by subconcussive hits.

Not concussions -- the hundreds of thousands of subconcussive hits these men endure during spring training, training camps, practices, drills, scrimmages and games from Pop Warner in their youth, to high school and college as young men all the way to the professional level in the NFL.

While positions vary, and linemen, linebackers and running backs obviously take more hits than a quarterback or wide receiver, the fact is that every single person that plays the sport of tackle football is required to block and tackle and plays are only blown dead by a whistle if you take the ball carrier to the ground and physically stop their forward progress. You could also force a fumble, intercept a pass, the QB could slide or run out of bounds or throw the ball away -- but the inherent nature of football, unlike its predecessor rugby, is that every single square inch must be fought for and defended. Naturally, that results in some type of contact on nearly every play.

The majority of concussions at the NON-professional level -- UNpaid WITHOUT health insurance -- in high school and college occur during practice which means they are entirely preventable but still to this day only the Ivy League conference and one other university has removed hitting from their practices.

That is a lot of hits and they do add up and they do take their toll later on.

While not every football player develops a neurological disorder from playing football, and while there is an obvious selection bias in the brains autopsied for CTE by Dr. McKee as those players were already exhibiting symptoms or else they would not have had their brains donated to be tested in the first place, there has been a link proven at this point by Dr. Bennet Omalu and Dr. McKee that repetitive subconcussive head trauma absolutely can cause CTE and that every year of playing tackle football adds to the risk.

That is irrefutable at this point.

What we don't know is why some players develop neurological disorders and others don't -- but it isn't a question anymore that the more subconcussive hits a player endures, the more likely it is that they will be diagnosed later with a degenerative neurological disorder.

There is no test currently that can diagnose CTE in a living person as it can only be confirmed via autopsy posthumously.

So, we don't have a definitive way of knowing who does and doesn't have CTE until that individual dies and an autopsy is performed specifically looking for the tau proteins that form in individuals with CTE.

So, the link has been proven and the risk is there -- what we don't yet know is how many tackle football players have CTE?

All linemen? Most linebackers? Most runningbacks? Quarterbacks who take a lot of sacks? Other position players who play for more than a decade? NFL and college players who start tackle football between 5 and 8 years old versus waiting until high school?

While we won't know the prevalence of CTE until a test for living players is developed, we certainly know the risks, and instead of the NFL doing something to mitigate that risk, they have their team doctors lying to Tua and telling him that quarterbacks don't develop CTE, it is more a thing that happens to linemen and runningbacks when Miami's own former quarterback, Morrell, the back up to Griese during Miami's famed undefeated 1972 season literally died with the most advanced form of CTE, Stage IV.

And while Morrell played during an era where quarterbacks were unprotected by the rules, there have been college quarterbacks diagnosed with CTE, so for the team doctor to tell Tua when he was contemplating retirement that he has nothing to worry about because he is a quarterback and CTE isn't seen amongst players in the position he plays is an audacious lie.

With the NFL draft being tonight, I wanted to share a document that I put together of last year's season (2023 to 2024) where I documented in NFL games I watched any hits that seemed to lead to a concussion where the player either wasn't evaluated or passed the protocol too quickly or where the player was temporarily removed from play only to re-enter the game later or where the player finished the game only to report concussion symptoms after the game or in the following days to the team's facility.

I also notated where the announcers explicitly took place in creating false narratives for the viewer and I will include clips and/or images of the hits I am referencing when I have them.

Specifically, the announcers would either gloss over egregious, sometimes helmet to helmet hits, or there were times I saw a player collapse (Amazon Prime Black Friday game) and even having seizures (Cowboys game late season) and we were never provided with an update by the announcers and, in the latter case, the announcers never even mentioned that the Cowboys player was visibly seizing on the field (I tried to find footage of the hit on Youtube, Twitter & Reddit and was unable to).

In this post, what you will see is that the NFL is a machine that is constantly propagandizing both its viewers and players through the announce team, play by play and color commentating, as well as pre-game shows like Game Day Morning (NFL Network) and Sunday Morning Countdown (ESPN) by either minimizing, justifying, glossing over and/or glamorizing the violence on the field.

You will also see teams continuously lying about player injuries, especially concussions, dishonestly claiming after the game that a player had a knee injury when he clearly lowered his helmet to deliver the hit then promptly proceeded to collapse on the field (Amazon Prime Black Friday game) yet Miami stated the player had a "knee injury" after the game.

There are many, many other examples like this which should remind you of Miami lying two seasons ago that Tua had a "back injury" when he clearly had suffered a concussion as he was wobbly (classic ataxia symptoms) and struggled to get up and had to have multiple players assist him just to stand yet he still finished that game against the Buffalo Bills.

2023 to 2024 False NFL Narratives 11/24/2023 - Dolphins vs Jets On October 23rd, 2023, Jevon Holland fell to turf after colliding with fellow Dolphins defender vs Eagles.

He was on the turf for several minutes then evaluated in the lockerroom for a concussion by the UNC (unafilliated neurological consultant) and he cleared the test and was put back in the game.

The next morning (Monday), Coach Josh McDaniels confirmed that Holland had reported concussion symptoms and had been entered into the concussion protocol. He cleared the protocol a week later on November 1st and rejoined the secondary.

Tonight, approximately one month after Holland sustained a concussion against the Eagles, during the inaugural Black Friday game on Amazon Prime on November 24th, late in the 4th quarter, Holland lowered his helmet to deliver a tackle and immediately collapsed to the turf.

Earlier in the game, Holland had had a 99 yard pick 6 touchdown.

The broadcast stepped away to a commercial break directly after the above hit occurred and, when they returned, there was no update on Holland as they displayed a graphic on screen displaying the current AFC playoff picture and returned to the in-game action without providing commentary on Jevon Holland, who we had just seen collapse to the turf after lowering his helmet and delivering a hit just prior to the break.

The game concluded, and while Al Michaels & Kirk Hebstreit commented on Hollands incredible 99 yard pick 6, they never provided an update on how Holland was doing, if he had been evaluated for a concussion or if he had been ruled out of the game with a concussion.

In other words, the announce team acted like Holland had never collapsed to the field after lowering his helmet to deliver a hit.

As the game concluded, Al mentioned that the sideline reporter would be interviewing Jevon Holland about his 99 yard pick 6.

Holland was lucid, clear eyed and seemed 100% in control of his faculties.

There was no mention of him lowering his helmet earlier to deliver the tackle that left him collapsed and lying motionless on the turf.

Miami Dolphins claimed after the game that Jevon Holland had injured his knee, but during the broadcast of the game, a slow motion replay clearly showed that Holland lowered his helmet to deliver a tackle then he collapsed to the turf afterwards.

This is eerily similar to when Tua Tugavoila, Miami Dolphins QB, fell to the turf after a hard hit vs Buffalo Bills on a Sunday afternoon game two seasons ago, and had difficulty getting up, was visibly wobbly, stumbled, and had to be assisted up by several Dolphins players.

It was reported by Miami during the game at halftime that Tua had suffered a "back injury" and that he had experienced "back spasms" that made it difficult for him to walk when very clearly Tua had displayed concussion symptoms after being hit which included ataxia, a loss of motor control/instability.

Despite how obvious this was during the broadcast, Tua was never evaluated for a concussion and Miami Coach McDaniels defended the lack of even evaluating Tua for a concussion in the press conference after the game.

Four days later, Tua and the Dolphins faced the Bengals on Thursday Night Football at Paycor Stadium.

Tua sustained another very hard hit and slammed his helmet against the turf and immediately went into a fencing response.

He was put on a board and immediately ruled out of the game and taken to a local hospital where he was diagnosed with a concussion.

The Amazon Prime broadcast did mention that the head impact Tua clearly appeared to sustain on four days prior on Sundays game against the Bills which he then went unevaluated for and played through and there was additional speculation whether both head impacts occuring in four days could have led to Tuas fencing response with the hit he sustained during that current nights game against the Bengals.

After sustaining his second concussion in four days against the Bengals on Thursday Night Football and exhibiting a fencing response, a few weeks later, Tua received another very hard hit and he appeared to be concussed but he was unbelievably never evaluated.

Tuas QBR prior to the hit was over 100, his QBR after the hit was under 60.

Tua admitted after the game that he couldnt remember any of the plays he had just called during the game.

Despite all this, Tua was never evaluated for a concussion or ruled out of the game despite suffering a serious concussion a few weeks earlier vs the Bengals that led to a fencing response and him being evaluated at a hospital only four days after sustaining a hard hit Sunday vs the Bills which resulting in Tua stumbling and having to be helped to his feet by several fellow Dolphins for which he was never evaulated for nor removed from the game.

Still no concussion evaluation during the game although Tua admitted after the game he couldnt remember any of the plays he had just called during the game and his QBR in the game was over 100 prior to the hit and under 60 after the hit. And he had already suffered two concussions in four days just a few weeks prior to this game.

Still no concussion evaluation.

The next day, on Good Morning Football on the NFL Network, the hosts announced that Tua had reported concussion symptoms that morning when he reported into the team facility.

Tua was diagnosed with a concussion, placed on Injured Reserve, and ruled out for the rest of the season.

Even with all of this occurring to Miamis quarterback just last season, even with Jevon Holland falling to the turf after colliding with a fellow Dolphin on October 23rd vs the Eagles and lying on the turf for several minutes motionless and even after Holland was evaluated for a concussion in the lockerroom then allowed to return to play in that same game, even after Holland reported concussion symptoms the very next morning to Miamis training staff (just like Tua did last season) and they ruled him out with a concussion for a week, even after they cleared Holland on November 1st and Holland returned to play, even when Holland lowered his head approximately a month after sustaining the concussion against the Eagles on Amazon Prime's Black Friday game to deliver a tackle which once again left him motionless on the turf, Holland was still not evaluated for a concussion and he was instead incorrectly diagnosed after the game with a "knee" injury.

This is a systemic problem with the Miami Dolphins, their head coach Josh McDaniels, their training staff, the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultants (UNC) and independent spotters -- they have all failed.

Did the NFLPA, the players union, step in on Holland's behalf and intercede as they did with Tua the season prior which led to the "Tua rule" and ataxia being added to the list of "no-go" symptoms in the NFL's concussion protocol that if exhibited automatically removes a player from the game? You know the answer to that because unless you are a Dolphins fan, you have no idea who Holland is.

Miami is reckless with their players health and we have seen this play out multiple times now in back to back seasons.

Will the NFL do anything?

Will the NFLs top medical director say anything? Last season, the NFLs top medical director did admit that Tua "did not look like" he sustained a back injury.

Okay -- thats it?

No fines, suspensions, warnings or loss of draft picks for Miami's head coach and their trainers?

The UNC that cleared Tua last season and cleared Holland in October -- why havent they been fired?

The independent spotters that missed Tuas concussion last season and Hollands concussion last month should be fired.

Who protects these men from themselves AND their coaches, trainers, independent spotters, unaffiliated neurotrauma consultants, Roger Goodell, the NFL machine and the purposely oblivious fans and often neutered and ineffective NFL Players Association?

11/30/23 - Dallas vs Seattle On November 30, 2023, Dallas played Seattle on Amazon Prime Thursday Night Football.

During the third quarter, Tony Ferguson (#87, Tight End) caught a pass from Dak Prescott on the 5 yard line and Quandre Diggs (#6, Safety) hit him helmet to helmet.

It was an egregrious hit that Al Michaels commented on the broadcast.

However, there was no flag.

This is extraordinary given that Seattle & Dallas were the two most penalized teams as of that current season in the NFL.

Carissa Thompson even said during halftime that the laundry was flying like crazy.

Additionally, Bobby Wagner (#54, Linebacker) was called for pass interference for defending a pass to Tony Pollard that was nowhere even close to DPI.

Literally, even the Amazon Prime broadcast stated there was nothing there and it wasnt pass interference.

So, an egregious gratuitious helmet to helmet hit -- let 'em play!

But for the crime of playing defense, Wagner gets hit with DPI.

One of those plays -- helmet to helmet hits -- causes concussions and permanent brain damage and was supposed to be legislated out of the sport.

Pass interference doesnt cause the players' jelly and egg yolk-like unprotected brains to move around violently and rupture against the inside of their sharp and bony skulls.

Yet pass interference is what gets the yellow flag and what gets penalized.

Permanent irreversible and preventable brain damage is nbd.

11/9/23 - Panthers vs Bears Hayden Hurst (TE, Carolina Panthers) suffered an extremely hard yet legal hit from Jaquan Brisker vs the Bears on 11/9/23 that caused Post Traumatic Amnesia.

Hayden Hurst's father tweeted the following on 12/6/23: "@haydenrhurst has been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Amnesia by an independent neurologist as a result of the hit he took in Chicago November 9. Slow recovery, don’t know when he’ll be back. Prayers appreciated!"

Per the above linked video, the hit was hard but perfectly legal. There is no way to legislate hits like this out of the game without removing tackling.

Post Traumatic Amnesia has happened in an NFL game before, even if it wasn't diagnosed as such at the time.

Troy Aikman still to this day does not remember winning an NFC Championship Game for the Cowboys in the mid 90s.

He was concussed so hard that when he arrived at the hospital after the game, he asked if the Cowboys had won the game.

Aikman says to this day, he watches the game back, but he doesnt remember himself playing in it while literally watching himself play.

Joe Burrow told Colin Cowherd on The Volume podcast during the 2022 to 2023 season that there are entire quarters and halves in college games he played that he doesnt remember due to extremely hard hits that happened during the course of those games.

Burrow claimed that he was strictly talking about his LSU days and that this hadn't happened to him in the NFL.

Cowherd replied that he wasnt surprised and that Drew Bledsoe and Trent Dilfer had personally told him in the past there were entire games they couldnt remember due to how hard they had been hit.

Cowherd said it may be a part of the game fans dont typically know about but he agreed with Burrow that it was extremely common.

Is this level of violence acceptable?

Hurst now has anterograde (post traumatic) amnesia not from a car accident or an explosion in a war or a physical assault but from the sport of football itself.

Unbelievably, the Panthers have confirmed that Hurst is already back at practice as of 12/6/23 and Hurst advised that, far from the hit being career ending as many observers and journalists rightfully wondered, that he would be "back in a week or two" but not before confirming he still has 4 hours of memory from the game when he was hit (11/9/23) that he doesnt recall at all -- aka he is still suffering from the effects of anterograde (post traumatic) amnesia.

I realize some people never regain their memories of the lost time -- but should he already be jumping back in with the live bullets less than a month later in padded practice?

It hasnt even been a month and hes already back at practice and Hurst says he may play next week!

That is totally reckless.

It unbelievably gets worse -- Hurst was not removed from the game after receiving the hit from Brisker that later caused the anterograde (post-traumatic) amnesia and returned to play the rest of the game on 11/9/23.

Per the Panthers, Hurst didnt enter the concussion protocol until the next day after the game (11/10/23).

So, how many more hits did an already concussed Hurst suffer when he returned to play after the Brisker hit?

Could there have been a second concussion?

Once you are concussed, it takes much less head impact to sustain a second concussion.

When Hurst reported concussion symptoms the next day at the team's training facility and the Panthers entered him into the concussion protocol, is it possible that unbeknownst to himself and the training staff, that he could have been reporting symptoms for two concussions?

Since Hurst was irresponsibly allowed to return to the game and continue playing after the Brisker hit, we will never know.

From ESPN.com on 12/7/23: Hurst entered the protocol during the Thursday night game after taking a hit that caused his head to hit the ground. He re-entered the game and wasn't placed into the protocol until the next day.

He later was told by the independent neurologist that he was suffering from post-traumatic amnesia.

"That's what I was told by the neurologist but sounds way worse," Hayden said.

Post-traumatic amnesia, according to the Cleveland Clinic, is amnesia that develops after an injury. It can involve multiple forms of amnesia. It can invoke confusion and frustration in those impacted because they have difficulty remembering where they are, how they got there or any new information since the injury.

"I'm doing better each day," Hurst wrote ESPN on Thursday in a text message. "It's not going to end my career, just being cautious as I come back. Should be another week or two."

"I appreciate everyone reaching out & checking on me. I suffered a pretty nasty concussion against the Bears a few weeks ago & don't remember up to 4 hours after the game. Scary situation but the Panthers have been incredible walking me through this process," he wrote on X.

He added in a follow-up post: "While it was scary, it is NOT career ending. I'm starting my return to play this week, so fingers crossed I make it back for the last few weeks! God Bless & Keep Pounding !!!!"

Keep pounding???

12/11/23 - Texans vs Jets On 12/11/23, CJ Stroud (QB - Texans - Offensive Rookie of the Year) slammed the back of his head against the turf at MetLife Stadium and was entered into the concussion protocol and was removed from the game.

It is well documented at this point that 1/4 of all concussions occur from the players heads slamming against the turf - 1/4!

25% of all concussions in football, permanent brain damage, are caused by the players heads slamming against the turf!

Replace all turf in all NFL stadiums with grass!

Soccer players have refused to play on turf in the World Cup so they are switching the turf out for grass then literally switching it right back to turf for NFL players -- how wrong is that?!

The owners have the money and, as has been proven, for the World Cup they can and will remove the turf and replace it with real grass.

They just dont give a damn about players in their own league!

The NFL Players Association has tried to get turf replaced with grass in their CBAs to no avail.

On top of the unnecessary permanent brain damage, it has also been proven that 36% more injuries happen on turf vs grass.

Cleats get caught. Players get caught.

They slip and slide.

Tendons and ligaments tear.

And the NFL owners dont give a damn.

So, the injuries and permanent brain damage continue.

Additionally, the Texans coach was asked post-game if CJ Stroud would be playing next Sunday.

He had just been concussed that same night, removed from the game & entered into the concussion protocol and the coach was already being asked if Stroud would be playing in exactly one week.

Its disgusting, infuriating & fucking terrifying that this decision is left to individual team trainers, coaches & UNC (independent neurotrauma consultants).

NFL has NO mandatory time off after a concussion -- the only professional American sport that doesnt have a mandatory sit out time period for a concussion like the NBA, MLB, MLS, NHL, UFC & boxing all do -- all you have to do is "clear the protocol" and you can be back at a padded practice a few days later Wednesday then playing in a game Sunday.

For that to be happening with everything we know about CTE is terrifying, infuriating, disgusting, inhumane, fucking reckless, disingenuous and a fucking slap in the face to every player who has died from CTE, who has committed suicide, who has harmed themselves, their families, their friends, their neighbors & strangers.

Week 11 - 12/4/23 On 12/4/23, a week  prior to the hit that caused the concussion on 12/11/23, CJ Stroud suffered a hard hit against the Denver Broncos.

Two concussions in one week but this one was undiagnosed yet clear as day from watching the broadcast.

He needed help from teammates to get back to his feet and he appeared wobbly afterwards.

Stroud wasnt checked for a concussion and played out the duration of the game.

During another play against the Broncos in the same game on 12/4/23, Stroud briefly rolled his eyes to the back of his head, closed them for a few seconds then appeared unsteady once he stood back up.

Although none of the Texans trainers or independent spotters reacted to this, one of the refs motioned a Texans trainer over to check on Stroud.

The trainer checked Stroud on the sideline then he was immediately put back in the game.

The following Sunday (12/11/23) vs the Jets, Stroud suffered an extremely hard late hit from Quinnen Williams. The back of his head slammed against the MetLife turf and he laid on the field for several seconds before being ruled out with a concussion.

Week 13 is coming up this weekend and Houston has a chance to make the playoffs.

Although Stroud was entered into the NFLs concussion protocol Sunday (12/11/23), it appeared given Stroud seemingly briefly losing consciousness, appearing wobbly and needing two teammates to help him to his feet the previous week against the Broncos on 12/4/23, that Stroud suffered concussions back to back two weeks in a row -- the one against the Jets on 12/11/23 was diagnosed and the one against the Broncos on 12/4/23 wasnt.

Stroud was also in MVP discussions leading up to Sundays (12/11/23) game vs the Jets and is on pace to potentially break some rookie records.

So, there was pressure for the Texans coach to start Stroud and not Mills or Keenum that Sunday against the Titans.

Thankfully, when asked if the Texans will play Stroud Sunday, the head coach said he is going to put Strouds health and career longevity above any "win now" demands.

However, many Texans fans disagreed with this and have stated online if Stroud clears the protocol, since the Texans havent ruled him out of Sundays game, if hes medically cleared then he should be out there as he obviously gives the Texans the best chance to win on Sunday and keeps their playoff hopes alive.

Here lies one of the existential dilemmas facing the NFL: why is this decision left up to the coaches?

Because the NFL is the only professional sport in America -- out of the NBA, MLB, MLS, NHL, UFC & professional boxing -- that doesnt mandate a specific time off period once an athlete sustains a concussion.

Literally, Stroud could have done a full padded practice three days later that Wednesday if his coach wasnt looking out for his well-being and cared more about keeping Houstons playoff chances alive then whether Stroud will be able to remember his own name in 25 years.

Stroud has been concussed two weeks in a row -- against Denver last Sunday (12/4/23) and this past Sunday against the Jets (12/11/23).

What would have happened if the Texans HC felt differently and Stroud played Sunday?

What if he lost consciousness again and sustained a third concussion in three weeks?

What if he died on the field from Second Impact Syndrome vs the Titans on Sunday and, unlike Damar Hamlin, what if he didnt come back?

Thats where tackle football is headed.

Flag football has been added to the 2028 Olympics.

NCAA has added flag football as a collegiate sport eligible for scholarships.

The Pro Bowl this season and last were flag with no tackling.

There is a sea change coming as the CTE test in living players will be available in 3 years max per Dr. Ann McKee, the famed CTE researcher at Boston University.

That CTE test, once available, is going to confirm CTE in almost all current NFL and many college and high school linemen, most linebackers and running backs, many tight ends and some quarterbacks, wide receivers and defensive backs.

This is all coming.

Its why the Pro Bowl game is now flag football.

If I know this, the NFL knows this.

Its why you keep seeing flag football commercials with female players with the NFL's biggest stars like George Kittle and Tua Tugavailoa.

The NFL knows its where the sport is going in 10 to 15 years so theyre gearing up for it now.

CTE test in living athletes will eliminate the NFL's feeder systems (high school & Pop Warner) because the lower level leagues will not be able to be insured once its revealed that the vast majority of linemen, linebackers as well as a sizable amount of running backs as well as some tight ends, quarterbacks, wide receivers and defensive backs who are currently playing have CTE.

CTE has been found in non-professional tackle football players at the high school level as young as 17.

The NFL knows tackle football is going away and will be replaced by flag.

So then why not implement some changes now before we get served a live death on Monday Night Football along with our Buffalo Wild Wings?

Eliminate kickoff and place the ball at the 35 yard line.

66% of all injuries occur during kickoff.

Eliminate QB sneaks and onside kicks.

Institute weight limits to get rid of lopsided matchups of 100+ pounds (tight ends vs linemen, etc.).

Replace artificial turf with grass as turf causes 25% of all concussions and 36% more injuries.

But the NFL wont do any of the above.

Just like CJ Stroud potentially getting concussed again had the Texans HC played him and possibly dying against the Titans, the NFL just doesnt care.

12/17/23 - Browns vs Bears During Week 15, on 12/17/23, the Browns played the Bears. Towards the end of the fourth quarter, Za'darius Smith (Browns, DE) accidentally collided helmet to helmet with fellow Browns defender Myles Garrett (Browns, DE).

It was an extremely hard hit and Smith laid on the turf motionless for several seconds afterwards then the broadcast cut away for an injury timeout.

When the broadcast resumed, we were informed by the announce team that Smith was in the blue medical tent.

This was towards the end of the game so no additional updates on Smith were provided.

I googled Smith the following day (Monday - 12/18/23) and here is the first link I saw: "Cleveland Browns defensive end Za’Darius Smith exited the win in the final moments against the Chicago Bears. Smith was injured when he collided with Myles Garrett on a stunt in the game’s closing seconds. Smith was blindsided and stayed on the field for quite a while before being moved to the medical tent. His injury wasn’t disclosed in the immediate aftermath of the game. The Browns cannot afford to lose Za’Darius Smith for multiple games. The team has lost over 15 players to injured reserve."

The Cleveland Browns wont tell you but I will -- the incredibly hard accidental hit to the head that Smith suffered when he collided with Garrett and collapsed motionlessly to the turf for several sustained moments before being taken to the blue medical tent was 100% a concussion.

The reason the Browns "didnt disclose" Smiths injury in the "immediate aftermath of the game" is because they know he was concussed but they have already lost 15 players to injured reserve, its December football and a very tight race in the AFC North heading into the end of the season so they dont want to enter Smith, their best rusher behind Garrett, into the concussion protocol.

Even though he should have been. Even though he was concussed.

12/17/23 - Cowboys vs Bills During Week 15 (12/17/23), the Cowboys played the Bills on Sunday Night Football.

Donovan Wilson (#6, Cowboys) is a safety for the Dallas Cowboys.

Wilson was injured during a play and the broadcast briefly showed him convulsing on the field right before a commercial break but commentary didnt say anything.

Wilson was removed from play and evaluated for a concussion then he returned to the game late in the second quarter.

I tried to find footage of Wilsons injury and subsequent convulsions on the turf but I could not find footage of Wilson going down and momentarily convulsing on the field on twitter, youtube or reddit.

At the end of the day, convulsing on the turf after a hard hit and then being evaluated for a concussion should be enough to get you ruled out of the game.

Instead, Wilson was evaluated for a concussion -- after convulsing on the turf for several sustained moments -- then returned to the game.

12/21/2023 - Rams vs Saints On Amazon Prime Thursday Night Football, the Rams faced the Saints on December 21, 2023.

After a hard tackle, the running back for the Rams, Kyren Williams' (#23), helmet popped off and a player landed very hard on him with his full weight.

Williams was slow to get up.

Williams was then shown entering the blue medical tent and the broadcast mentioned he was being checked out.

Kyren then almost immediately exited the tent and reentered the game.

There was no additional commentary regarding Williams' helmet popping off after the hard tackle, the player landing on him after, him being slow to get up, him being checked out in the blue medical tent then him immediately exiting the tent and then reentering the game.

Was Williams checked for a concussion in the blue medical tent?

Did Williams clear the concussion protocol that quickly?

It was a huge career defining game for Williams, after he had made several mistakes in the previous weeks game, as he scored a touchdown and had several big runs.

Williams was interviewed on the sidelines after the game as one of the key reasons for the Rams victory.

What hit? What blue medical tent? What concussion?

12/17/23 - Jaguars vs Ravens "Pederson said Lawrence suffered the concussion on a scramble up the middle with five minutes remaining in the Jaguars' 23-7 loss to Baltimore last Sunday (12/17/23).

Lawrence did not leave the game but completed only one of his seven pass attempts after that play."

This is proof that Lawrence was concussed!

Just like with Tua the season prior when he suffered his third concussion that season and, during the game, his QBR went from 100 to 60 yet he was never even evaluated for a concussion.

Lawrence didnt complete 6 out of 7 passes after the hit.

He was never checked for a concussion.

He never was checked for a concussion in the blue medical tent or on the sidelines.

Per Pederson, Lawrence self-reported symptoms after the game and it was immediately apparent that the concussion was sustained on the scramble up the middle.

Pederson said Lawrence self-reported symptoms after the game and was placed in the concussion protocol.

Lawrence did not practice that Wednesday or Thursday.

Lawrence cleared concussion protocol the following week exactly seven days after suffering his concussion and was cleared to play against the Buccaneers on 12/24/23.

12/31/23 - Bengals vs Chiefs "Pacheco was forced out of the game on Christmas Day due to the accidental blow he took to the head from a teammate as his helmet was knocked off and fell backward. The impact from the defender caused a nasty collision as the independent doctor ushered Pacheco off the field for further examination and was later ruled out for the rest of the day."

Pacheco cleared concussion protocol and played on New Years Eve against the Bengals on 12/31/23 than six days after the concussion he suffered on Christmas Day -- less than a week!

Pacheco cleared concussion protocol in six days!

That is ridiculous and absurd.

Unfortunately, the NFL's concussion protocol is five stages and each stage can be cleared in just one day.

So, technically, a player can actually clear concussion protocol in just five days.

That is a totally reckless, dangerous and insane concussion protocol!

There is no literal way that anyone can clear concussion protocol in less than a week and be recovered enough to play a violent and collision-filled sport like football with guaranteed head impacts, hits to the head, hard tackles and required blocking and tackling on every play that result in subconcussive head impacts.

1/7/24 - Saints vs Falcons During Week 18, on Sunday afternoon (1/7/24), the Saints were playing the Falcons in the last week of the regular season -- win or go home for both teams so there was a lot on the line.

Algiers (Falcons, Tight End) collided with Avante Taylor (Saints, Safety, #1) helmet to helmet.

Taylor dropped to the turf without body control and lay still for several moments.

Noone called timeout to check on him and the next play was about to start.

The independent spotter signalled for a timeout and pulled Taylor to check him in the blue medical tent.

Despite the high stakes in the game for both teams and the high adrenaline inherent in the "win and youre in" nature of football, the system worked as designed for once when the Saints' coach and trainers did not call for an injury timeout but the independent spotter did the right thing and called for a timeout. Thats why the spotters are there and why they are independent and unaffiliated from the team.

Later on in the same game (Week 18 - Saints vs Falcons, 1/7/24), Tyrann Matthieu (Saints, Safety) lowered his shoulder for a very hard hit against Drake London (Falcons, #5, WR).

This was a legal hit as Matthieu delivered it textbook style with a lowered shoulder but it was an extremely hard hit.

London was very shaken up after the hit.

London was never checked on the sidelines or in the blue medical tent but he most definitely should have been evaluated for a concussion.

The independent spotter who earlier in the same exact game did such an exemplary job signalling to the ref and calling timeout to check on Taylor even though his own teams coach and trainer neglected to do so was nowhere to be found to do the same for London who also needed to be evaluated for a head injury.

The hit by Matthieu to London occurred on 4th down so perhaps the thinking was, they're coming off the field anyway, he'll be okay once he can catch his breath on the sidelines.

You cant "catch your breath" from a concussion.

2023 NFC Wildcard Playoff Game - Rams vs Lions Matthew Stafford (QB, Rams) was tackled by Aidan Hutchinson (Lions) and then a second defender came in and hit Stafford very hard in the ribs then Stafford hit his head hard after falling to the turf during the 2023 NFC Wildcard Playoff game.

This is the picture that started this post.

Stafford immediately grimaced and was in obvious pain & discomfort.

Stafford was then shown on the sidelines being walked into the blue medical tent.

The broadcast mentioned Stafford looked hurt and Collinsworth added that Stafford had hit his head hard on the turf.

When the broadcast resumed, they replayed Stafford slamming his head against the turf.

It was clear that Stafford was concussed and seemed to exhibit a brief fencing response.

The broadcast showed Stafford walking into the blue medical tent holding his side.

The broadcast then announced that Stafford exited the blue medical tent as Nucua (WR, Rams) entered the tent to be evaluated.

After Nucua exited the medical tent, Tirico announced the UNC (unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant) called a medical timeout to ensure that Nucua (RB, Rams) had been evaluated -- this was the right action by the UNC as Nucua had been shown on the broadcast as slow to get up.

However, Stafford had been shown in a slow motion replay slamming his head very hard against the turf, after which he seemed to briefly exhibit a fencing response and Collinsworth commented during the replay how hard Stafford had hit his head against the turf -- if Collinsworth saw it and we in the audience saw it why didnt any of the UNC or independent spotters see it?

Why didnt the UNC or independent spotters call a medical timeout to ensure that Stafford had been evaluated for a concussion?

Because this was the Sunday Night game of Wildcard Playoff weekend and it was the most Hollywood-esque anticipated storyline -- each QB used to play for the opposing team in the matchup for the first time ever in playoff history -- Stafford played 12 seasons for the Lions, then they traded him to the Rams and the very next season, he won the Super Bowl with the Rams and this was his first time back playing against Detroit -- Goff had played multiple seasons with the Rams, the Rams traded him to the Lions, Goff then took the Lions to the playoffs -- so, stakes were high on both sides and the Lions had not won a playoff game since 1991 and the game was in Detroit. Eminem was there and did the intro for SNF. And exactly none of that meant that Stafford wasnt concussed, didnt briefly exhibit a fencing response and shouldnt have been evaluated for a concussion -- but he wasnt.

1/20/24 - Divisional Round - Niners vs Packers Deebo Samuel (WR, 49ers) suffered an extremely hard hit to the side of his helmet and he was very slow getting up.

There was an injury TO & commercial break.

Once the broadcast returned, Deebo Samuel got checked in the blue medical tent.

Deebo reentered and then left the game several times.

With 9:40 left in the 2nd quarter, Deebo was shown running into the lockerroom.

With 4:09 remaining in the second quarter, Erin Andrews reported that Deebo was questionable to return with a shoulder injury.

Erin also advised that Deebo had previously missed two games earlier in the season due to a shoulder injury.

However, the replay of the hit Deebo suffered clearly showed a helmet to helmet hit against him.

We then saw Deebos shoulder being examined on the sidelines and Erin Andrews advised that he had previously injured his shoulder earlier this season and missed some time.

Deebo was then shown in the lockeroom at halftime without his pads.

When the game resumed after halftime, we were advised that Deebo had undergone some xrays of his shoulder.

We then saw Deebo on the sidelines in a hoodie and Erin Andrews reported that Deebo was still questionable to return to the game.

Deebo did not return to the game.

Chris Rose advised during NFL Gameday Final that Deebo had been checked for a concussion during the game and was cleared before being removed from the game due to a shoulder injury.

Per replay of the hit, however, the head impact Deebo suffered was due to a hard hit to the side of his helmet where he was slow to get up.

This is is the same hit they also claim he hurt his shoulder on and the shoulder injury is why he was officially ruled out of the game.

I think Deebo also had a concussion from the hit by Greenlaw and they covered it up by saying he reinjured his shoulder.

In the same game, Tucker Craft (TE, Packers) was hit extremely hard by Dre Greenlaw (49ers) on the side of his helmet as he blocked for Jordan Love (QB, Packers).

Craft was shown on his knees holding his head and was very slow to get up.

There was an injury TO and the broadcast went to commercials.

Upon returning to the broadcast, Greg Olsen (color commentator) advised that Craft had been slow getting up prior to the commercial break and that he was on the sideline, getting his eye checked out and that he appeared to "just need to take a breath".

Kevin Burkhardt (play by play announcer) then quickly advised that Craft had actually just entered the blue medical tent and he was getting checked out.

1/20/24 - Divisional Round - Bills vs Chiefs Shakir (WR, #10, Bills) suffered an extremely hard hit where he was sandwiched between two defenders then hit very hard.

Tony Romo stated on the broadcast that he could "hear the hit all the way up in the broadcast booth".

Shakir was shown on the turf holding his head.

Romo then advised the broadcast would be stepping away and there was an injury timeout and the broadcast went to commercials. When the broadcast returned, Shakir was shown jogging on the sidelines and Nantz announced that Shakir was jogging into the lockerroom.

Tracy Wolfson then announced that Shakir was being evaluated for a shoulder injury.

It was an extremely hard hit and he was holding his head when he fell to the turf -- not his shoulder.

Shakir most likely had a concussion and, just like Deebo Samuel during the playoffs and Tyler Brate (Bucs, TE) the previous season, they lied and claimed it was a shoulder injury.

Just like Tua's "back injury"  the previous season vs the Bills on Sunday -- before he was concussed a second time four days later against the Bengals on Thursday Night Football -- undiagnosed concussion Thursday vs the Bills where he finished the game --  then a diagnosed concussion four days later against the Bengals where he exhibited a fencing response &  was stretchered off the field, right?

Shakir returned to the game in the 4th quarter with under 5 minutes to go.

In the same game, in the first quarter of Chiefs vs Bills, Mike Edwards (S, #21, Chiefs) took a hard hit and was very slow getting up.

It was then announced on the broadcast that he was evaluated for a concussion and that he was entered into the concussion protocol.

Edwards was then ruled out of the game with a concussion in the 2nd quarter with 8 minutes left. The concussion protocol worked correctly in this instance as Edwards never returned to play and was subsequently ruled out of the game.

However, later in the same game, the concussion protocol failed spectacularly again -- remember, it had already failed earlier in the game when Shakir (WR, Bills) was allowed back into the game with a clear concussion in the 4th quarter with less than 5 minutes to go.

Knox (#88, Bills) taken out of game to be checked. Hard hit, slow getting up.

L'Jarius Sneed (Chiefs) also was "a bit shaken up" on the same play as Knox (#88, Bills) per the broadcast but Sneed stayed in for the next play and he wasnt evaluated.

Tracy Wolfson then advised that Knox was checked in the blue tent for a head impact and she said it "remained to be seen"whether or not he would come back in to the game.

Nantz then interrupted  Wolfson and advised that Knox was already back in the game.

AFC Championship Game - 1/28/24 - Chiefs vs Ravens Mike Edwards (Chiefs, S, #21) slow to get up and walked to the sidelines.

The broadcast stated he had been knocked out of last week's game vs the Bills with a concussion as I notated within this document two pages up -- two concussions in 8 days!

NFC Championship Game - 1/28/24 - 49ers vs Lions Dre Greenlaw (49ers, 2nd Quarter) delivered an extremely hard hit and appeared to injure his shoulder.

Greenlaw struggled to get up from the field.

He limped off and then slumped down on the sidelines and was in significant pain.

He was surrounded by trainers who removed his helmet.

The broadcast mentioned that his shoulder appeared to take the brunt of the hit and that Greenlaw was receiving a lot of attention on the sidelines.

The broadcast then cut away to commercials.

Upon returning from commercials, the broadcast announced that they were concerned about Greenlaw and that Erin Andrews had an update on how he was doing.

Erin advised that Greenlaw suffered a stinger after the tackle on #87.

Andrews further advised that despite suffering a stinger, Greenlaw essentially ran out of the blue medical tent and the broadcast showed a slow mo of Greenlaw running to his teammates on the sidelines.

Andrews further commented that people say that when Greenlaw hits you, he runs right through you, and the broadcast replayed Greenlaws hit on the Lions player (#87). 

The broadcast then showed Greenlaw on the sidelines receiving a shoulder massage from a trainer while another trainer removed his jewelery. 

Greenlaw returned to the game in the same quarter (2nd quarter) with 7:45 remaining. 

After suffering a stinger that caused him to collapse and drop to one knee on the sidelines in agonizing pain, Greenlaw returned to the game within five minutes and was shown delivering hard hits. 

Greenlaw was in the blue medical tent for less than a minute. 

The broadcast then advised that Greenlaw was the 49ers enforcer.

What stinger?

Later on in the same game, Brock Purdy (QB, 49ers) was tackled by 3 Lions defenders. 

Purdy was shown crushed underneath the defender flat on his back on the turf, his helmet partially off as it was an incredibly hard hit. 

The announcer conceded that the Lions "probably got away" with not getting a RTP call and that the crowd had noticed it and reacted to the missed penalty. 

As the broadcast went to commercials, Brock Purdy was shown walking to the sidelines in slow motion with a bloody lip. 

The broadcast stated again that the Lions had gotten away with a missed penalty and Purdy had a "bloody lip and all".

After commercials, the announce booth asked Dean Blandino (rules analyst) if the refs missed a RTP penalty on the last drive.

They replayed the hit against Purdy and Blandino advised that Houston (#41, Lions), lowered his head after Purdy had been tackled to the ground with force. 

Blandino advised he believed that the refs missed the penalty and Houston (#41, Lions) should have been flagged for RTP.

Later on in the same game, McCaffrey (RB, 49ers) had a very physical run where he got within a few yards of the end zone. 

When he was tackled to the ground, he landed hard on his head. 

The broadcast showed him a bit slow to get up. 

The broadcast then mentioned that McCaffrey landed on his head on the last play and that that was probably why he headed to the sidelines because he "needed a break".

Did he need a break or did he have a concussion?

After the 49ers scored a touchdown, their sideline was shown celebrating while the stadium erupted. 

While McCaffreys teammates cheered, he was shown on the sideline with trainers working on his neck as he grimaced in pain. 

The broadcast did not mention this as the stadium and 49ers were still celebrating the touchdown and, instead, advised that the Lions would need to score soon as there were 3 minutes left in the game.

What neck injury? What concussion?

The NFL Draft: Exploited Dreams As is probably clear from the above, I won't be watching the draft tonight. I have previously written articles on my tumblr questioning why I continued to watch the NFL despite all of the violence, dehumanization, head trauma, permanent brain damage, unguaranteed contracts, exploitative players union and commodification of players as products to be consumed.

For the past 13 years, I have watched football every Sunday from 9 am (Gameday Morning) or 10 am (Sunday Morning Countdown), the 1 pm, 4 pm and 8 pm games and Gameday Final -- from 9 am or 10 am to 12:30 am every Sunday; Mondays, pre-game on ESPN, Monday Night Football then ESPN post-game -- 7 pm to 12:30 am and Thursdays pre-game on Amazon, Thursday Night Football then Amazon post game -- 6:30 pm to 12:30 am.

28 hours of football a week, every single week, and me and my husband -- the only reason I ever got into football as I hated it prior to meeting him -- would make a different dip every week which we would then watch all day while we watched all the games. It was definitely our couples routine.

That was 2011 when I started watching football with my husband and slowly became a fan of the physical courage, larger than life personalities, confidence, swag, charisma, courage, physicality, calm under pressure and the general hypnotic and quixotic thrilling allure of the game, the spectacle of it all, the violent chess game that required aggression and strategy all appealed to me.

But I could never get over the helmets crashing, violence, injuries and concussions.

I bought Nate Jackson's book, Slow Getting Up, in 2016 -- he is a former TE for the Denver Broncos -- and that started nearly a decade's worth of research which has involved reading thousands of academic, scholarly and scientific journal articles, books, blogs and studies and conversing with attorneys via email who have been involved in litigation against the NFL.

Despite being a huge Joe Burrow, Bengals and Eagles fan, the amount of research, and the limitless depths and levels to the NFL's deception and depravity have finally served to mostly turn me off from the NFL.

I have previously attended Eagles and Ravens games in person. I have a Joe Burrow t-shirt, orange and black beaded necklace, sunglasses and cat ears as well as Eagles t-shirts and Super Bowl shirts and I attended the Eagles parade live when they won the Super Bowl in 2018.

From all of the above, I have decided to minimize my interactions with the NFL.

Over 85% of players who have applied for payouts under the NFL's $765 million concussion settlement have been denied. That's not okay.

The race norming bias where the NFL assumed that Black players were less intelligent so if they didn't fail their neurological assessments spectularly, they were denied disability benefits. That's not okay.

It's a long list that as you can see from this post kept getting longer and I could no longer put up with the racism, exploitation, lies, denials, gaslighting, subterfuge, underhandedness of the NFL.

The NFL is too similar to Israel - who they staunchly support while they murder 35,000 Palestinian civilians in a genocide yet the NFL would only give a moment of silence to the Israeli civilians who lost their lives -- 4,000 to 35,000.

Do the math that the NFL refuses to do.

The NFL's treatment of Colin Kaepernick.

Goodell's disgusting statements on George Floyd.

The NFL's treatment of players who chose to kneel during the anthem as is their right per the first amendment.

The NFL's racist dog whistles to its mostly aging and white audience regarding Trump, Israel, zionism & Black Lives Matter.

Its a long list that only gets longer.

Their exploitation of Damar Hamlin.

I have decided to go from watching nearly 30 hours of NFL programming a week every week for 4 months to only watching Eagles vs Cowboys, Bengals vs Chiefs, Eagles MNF & SNF games, Bengals SNF & MNF games, the AFC & NCF Championships and the Super Bowl.

I prefer this to zealotry and trying to just cut it all off -- I would rather cut off 90% of my NFL watching then try to go for 100%, fail and then things stay the way they were for the past 13 years.

I have unfollowed the Bengals, Eagles & NFL accounts on all social media and also unsubscribed from their newsletters.

I will not attend any more games at Lincoln Financial Field nor will I attend another parade if the Eagles win another Super Bowl.

I also won't be watching the draft tonight nor tracking who the Bengals or Eagles select.

I can't unsee these young men tonight, full of hope promise dreams and ambitions, twenty to thirty years from now unable to work, talk, remember their playing careers, their wives & childrens names.

I can no longer embrace these young determined men lured by the bright lights and big money of the NFL being exploited for their courage, physicality, talents, intelligence, strength & heroic feats on the field.

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Character Profile — Australia

Character Name: Australia, Commonwealth of Australia, Oz, Straya, Jack, Jackfruit, Jackie, My dear boy. 1795-1916 - John Christian Kirkland. 1916-1919 - Jack Kelly. 1919--1942 Jack Kirkland. 1942-???? Jack Christian Kelly and Jack Kaipo when he needs to match Zee for security purposes/prove family relation. He loves the fact his initials are JK.

Age: About 18-21 after 1901. Before then about 2-3 years older than Zee. He started about 12 years younger than Matt and 18 younger than Alfred but closed the gap to about 2-3 years younger than Matt and 4-5 years younger than Alfrd by 1941.

Height: 5'10/180cm after 1901, 6'0/183cm after 1918, 6'2/189cm after 1950.

Physical Description: A very happy, sunny, solid baby, Jack grew up to be the stockiest of his siblings and every bit as athletic as the rest of them. He has a good body for Australian football, is broad-shouldered and will probably get a bit barrel-chested as he gets older, but he's still somewhat slim with youth. He has something of Rhys' softness to him but isn't as prone to carrying any extra weight. His sense of balance hadn't caught up to his height for most of his life, so he was always falling over and still fairly clumsy. All of his siblings have dimples, but his show the most. He's practically always smiling, and his whole body says welcome in a very open, friendly, slightly manic way, generally.

Eye colour: Dark green, closer to Brighid's than Arthur's lighter green. They can look brown depending on what he's wearing, but they are technically green.

Hair colour/style: Wavy/curly dark brown hair shot through with coppery auburn in sunlight. Generally cropped short and worn back, but it's always getting messed up somehow. Alfred's never seen him without putting his knuckles through the kid's hair. He's had a mullet, and Zee fucking hated being seen with him in public when he had it, but generally, he keeps it short and neat, and he pushes off his face with a little bit of gel.

Other distinguishing physical traits: He's got his dad's eyes and brows, the poor bastard. Also, he has a clicky jaw from where he nearly got his face blown off at Gallipoli, limps a little when it's cold, or he's depressed from where he got shot in the thigh, also at Gallipoli but exacerbated by not letting it heal properly before he got back to work. Also, dimples. He's got the cutest goddamn dimples, and they're almost always showing.

Personal Appearance/Style: Jack may as well be colour-blind when it comes to clothes, especially in cold climates, because he's putting together an ensemble from the most random shit. Theoretically, he likes looking nice and professional, but he's always the first person to undo a tie. It was impossible to keep him in proper clothes as a child. Even when he was freezing, he hated high collars. When he first became a dominion, he was insufferably fussy, trying to make a good impression before realizing that wasn't him. He returned to being normal and in varying degrees of undress for the time being. At home, if he's not in Canberra, it's a lot of cargo shorts, board shorts, neon budgie smugglers, crocs, thongs (flip-flops), and hiking boots. He's also got absolutely no goddamn resistance to cold, so he's bundling up at like 20 degrees. His sweaters, sports jerseys, long sleeve flannelette shirts and jackets are often casualties of Zee's love of oversized stuff.

Verbal Style: He can switch between the three types of Australian fairly well, Broad, general and cultivated, depending on the situation, but his default is fairly broad. He doesn't have much of a gift for second languages. Still, he knows most of his own languages, is fairly fluent in Irish, and has a smattering of mispronounced Arabic, Greek, Italian, Indonesian, and Balinese. He made a habit of butchering French, Mandarin and Japanese to be a pain in the ass. He loves thickening his accent as much as possible around Arthur for the shits and giggles.

Level of Education: He had the least formal education before WW2. Arthur tried putting him in about a dozen schools in England and Australia, and he always got in some trouble. He started excelling at something like education when Arthur allowed him to live with the naturalists who found Australia fascinating. Arthur made him do a stint in the navy trying to make a leader out of him around when Zee and Leon were at Oxford, but Matt had to go pick him up from Cape Verde or some random ass British port because he was so seasick. He did well in piano and other sorts of lessons at home, however. He learned how to fly in 1917, took a few courses during WW1 with Khaki University, and ended up attending the University of Melbourne, just attending random classes in the 1920s because he couldn't select anything. In 1939, took the same flying course as Zee in anticipation of the war. After WW2, he got a degree in veterinary medicine and took graduate courses in paleontology, biology and zoology.

Occupation: He sometimes gets stuck doing government shit but generally rotates between biology, animal and wildlife conservation, and some diplomatic things.

Past Occupations: Veterinarian, ambulance driver, artilleryman, subaltern, paleontologist, stock hand, botany collection tech, flight bombardier, pilot, diplomat, animal rehabilitator, fireman, and a very, very brief stint as a sailor.

Skills, Abilities or Talents: As far as special nation abilities go, he's much more resistant to heat, sun, and dehydration than he should be if he were human. He's absolutely fantastic at identifying plants, animals and another natural phenomena. He's fantastic at finding the water too. Of his generation of Anglos, he's got the best singing voice and the best ability to carry a tune. Collects songs in his head like a jukebox. Fantastic on horseback.

Admirable Personality Traits: Good-natured, easy-going, generous, intelligent, egalitarian and sunny.

Negative Personality Traits: Destructive anger, forgetfulness, carelessness, and overly self-critical.

Sense of Humor: Self-depreciative, sarcastic, irreverent and pun loving. He often gets a gentle smack upside the head from his aunt, uncles and sister for his puns and snark.

Physical/Mental illness or affliction: As the third son who was never allowed to forget he was born in a penal colony, he can be somewhat prone to low self-worth and doubts about his place in the world. He can also be a wildly moody drunk and will drink to cope but not quite as much as his relatives. You can sometimes find him depressedly lying on a hot rock like a very sad lizard. He's also extremely unfocused, prone to losing time, likes to fidget and can't sit still for love or money.

Hobbies/Interests: Scuba diving, rugby, Australian football, cricket, surfing, swimming, audiobooks, wine tasting/vineyard cultivation and anything that'll keep his hands busy so he can pay attention. Horse racing and riding.

Favourite Foods: Fish and chips, pavlova, a burger with the lot and wild foraged things, especially Kakadu plums. He loves wine, he's very proud of his wine.

Most important personal item: Arthur's silver money clip for his becoming a dominion in 1901 is up there, but he's also very attached to a St. Christoper medal Brighid gave him that he never wears unless travelling but is nonetheless attached to. Alfred also gave him a bowie knife at the 1851 Great Exhibition he's had since.

Person/friend close to character: Zee. She's his best friend, neighbour, baby sister and drinking buddy and at the end of the day, she's the only person he'd always consider family, no matter what. He maintains good ties with obviously his 'family', India, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, and his immediate neighbours. Also, strong ties to Herakles and Romano.

Brief family history: Born in the very last years of the 18th century, he spent his earliest days outside the penal colony but some of his earliest years in the settlement with Brighid. He knew her as his mother and had a hard time adjusting to calling her Aunt Brighid and sometimes will call her mum if he's drunk or in pain even now. But she eventually had to write to Alasdair, who came and took him to England. In that family structure, he was the third son, with only one older brother accessible at the time. Later, after Zee was born, they met the firstborn, and he understood how he came to be. His identity often confuses him when he thinks about it, so he doesn't tend to.

Most painful experiences in the character’s past: His first years as a penal colony put an absolutely neurotic hatred of helplessness in him, but Gallipoli, Fromelle, the Battle of Singapore, Passchendaele, Black Friday bushfire.

Their Song: Summer is a Curse by the Faim

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daniel ezra.     he/they.     demi man.      ›spotted   at   the   met   steps   ,   nigel   dixon   ,   most   likely   listening   to   give   it   all   by   croix   with   their   airpods   pro   .   the    twenty   eight   year   old   gained   quite   a   reputation   ,   known   to   be   -socially awkward   yet   +genuine   to   anyone   who   knows   them   .   you'll   easily   spot   them   when   you   hear   about  football   jerseys   mounted   on   a   wall   ,   a   collection   of   first   edition   comic   books   ,   the   sound   of   the   naruto   theme   song   ,   thick   rimmed   glasses   slipping   down   the   bridge   of   his   nose   ,   followed   by   obsession   for   men   eau   de   toilette   by   calvin   klein   .   latest   nepoupdates   article   talks   about   the   football   star   being   overheard   discussing   the   possibility   of   breaking   his   contract   with   the   jets   and   retire   early   ,   but   i   guess   any   reputation   is   good   reputation   .   (   kels   ,   23   ,   they / them   ,   est   ,   no triggers   .   )

𝟎𝟏.

𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒆,  nigel sebastian dixon 𝒂𝒈𝒆 / 𝒅𝒐𝒃,  28 years old / october 31st, 1994. 𝒃𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆,  kingston, jamaica. 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 / 𝒑𝒓𝒏𝒔,  demi man, he / they. 𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏,  unlabeled in his mind, more than likely pansexual.

𝟎𝟐.

𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕,  5 ft 8 in. 𝒉𝒂𝒊𝒓 & 𝒆𝒚𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒓,  dark brown & brown. 𝒉𝒂𝒊𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒚𝒍𝒆,  natural color, usually cut close, sometimes grown out a little. 𝒇𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆,  casual and laidback unless at an event or red carpet. 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎,  daniel ezra.

𝟎𝟑.

𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆,  genuine, honest, kindhearted, & intelligent. 𝒏𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆,  shy, socially awkward, unforgiving, & reticent. 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆𝒔,  reading, anime, comic books, manga, music, animated movies, nature walks, & video games. 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆𝒔,  being lied to, having his trust broken, practices that run late, being in the spotlight & being overwhelmed.

𝟎𝟒.

𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒏, nigel was born in kingston, jamaica and spent the first few years of his life there. when he was seven years old, after his mother unfortunately passed away in childbirth with his younger sister, the family packed up their things and moved to the states. their father had spent his youth in the united states, new york to be specific, and was even going to be drafted into the nfl, but suffered from an injury that took him out of the league before he could even get started. that was when he moved back to his home country, jamaica, and met nigel's mother. growing up, nigel was the odd one out amongst the men in his family. while his older and younger brother took to sports like fish to water, he ended up not being as invested in them as his siblings. he had inherited his father and mother's (who was a netball player) athletic genes, but he what he didn't inherit from them was their love of sports. he would much rather be tucked away in a corner somewhere with his favorite comic book, or hidden away in his room watching anime. he was also much more soft spoken and sensitive than his father and brothers, which often made him the target of his father's disdain. nigel's dad tried his best to raise four children on his own, but he held onto misogynistic and toxic masculinity-adjacent qualities that he tried to enforce on them; especially nigel. that was a big part of the reason as to why nigel never came out of the closet growing up. he didn't want to deal with his father's disdain even more than he already did. so he kept his sexuality a secret from any and everyone; save for his closest friend growing up. once he entered his last years of high school, he began applying for colleges outside of new york; wanting to get away from his father for a while. he was luckily accepted to the ohio state university, where he was selected to be apart of the football team (a condition his father had if he wanted to be allowed to go to school outside of the state was to play football).

that was where he met who he would describe as his first love. they never put any labels on what they were, but they were definitely more than friends. and the more that they spent time with one another, the more that nigel fell for him. but he knew that no one, especially his father, would really accept their relationship. two football players in love? it was almost laughable to think about.

but he wasn't laughing when his lover decided to end things between the two of them because of their future careers. he knew that he had a point and that it was probably for the best, but he still felt devastated. he never truly got over him, and he still regrets letting things go so easily to this day. he also still holds anger and resentment towards his sort-of-ex too.

he made the mistake of venting to his father, who obviously didn't take his son being in a homosexual relationship all too well. it led to a big fall out between the two of them, which was what prompted nigel to accept being drafted to the rams, across the country and far away from his father and the memory of his ex.

nigel made the switch to the new york jets over a year ago when his contract with the rams ended. he was drafted by the jets, and with pressure from his brothers and father, accepted the offer instead of retiring like he really wanted to. he's been wanting to retire for a few years now, but doesn't want to disappoint his father, or the fans he's acquired over the years. there's nothing he wants more than to have a normal life out of the spotlight, but he knows that's far from possible now. he feels as though it's too late for him to switch lanes and shift into a new career field, especially because he feels as though football is the only thing he's good at; despite it not being something he's passionate about.

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Brazil Sportswear Market: Trends, Challenges, and Growth Opportunities

The Brazil sportswear market reflects the country’s passion for sports and fitness, blending vibrant cultural influences with global trends. As a hub for athleisure and performance-oriented gear, Brazil’s sportswear industry is on a steady growth trajectory, driven by increasing health consciousness and the popularity of active lifestyles.

Current State of Sportswear in Brazil

Brazil’s sportswear market ranks among the largest in Latin America, fueled by its deep-rooted sports culture and growing consumer focus on fitness. From football kits to yoga wear, the market caters to a wide array of activities, serving both professional athletes and casual enthusiasts.

The market has seen a resurgence post-pandemic, with consumers prioritizing health and wellness, and sportswear becoming a staple in everyday wardrobes.

The Rise of Athleisure in Brazil

Athleisure—a fusion of athletic and leisurewear—has become a dominant trend in Brazil. The country’s warm climate and casual fashion sensibilities make breathable, multifunctional sportswear a preferred choice for both workouts and casual outings. For more insights on this report, download a free report sample

Key drivers of this trend include:

Comfort and Versatility: Modern sportswear doubles as casual wear, offering flexibility for diverse activities.

Fashion-Forward Designs: Brazilian consumers embrace bold colors, patterns, and unique cuts that reflect their vibrant culture.

Influence of Sports Culture on Buying Decisions

Sports are central to Brazilian identity, shaping consumer preferences:

Football: As Brazil’s national obsession, football drives demand for branded jerseys and related merchandise.

Other Sports: Volleyball, basketball, and martial arts like capoeira and jiu-jitsu also influence sportswear sales.

Fitness trends, including running, yoga, and CrossFit, have created additional avenues for sportswear brands.

Top Brands and Players

The Brazilian market features a mix of global giants and local innovators:

Global Brands: Nike, Adidas, and Puma dominate with their performance-oriented and lifestyle collections.

Local Brands: Companies like Fila Brasil and Track & Field leverage regional trends, offering products tailored to Brazilian consumers.

Emerging local brands are increasingly focusing on sustainable materials and cultural influences to differentiate themselves.

Sustainability in Brazilian Sportswear

Sustainability is a growing priority, with brands adopting eco-friendly practices:

Recycled Fabrics: The use of materials like recycled polyester and organic cotton is becoming mainstream.

Ethical Manufacturing: Local brands emphasize fair labor practices and low-impact production processes.

Consumers are aligning with brands that demonstrate a commitment to reducing their environmental footprint.

Technological Advancements in Sportswear

The integration of technology is reshaping the sportswear landscape:

Smart Fabrics: Innovations like moisture-wicking and temperature-regulating fabrics enhance performance.

AI and Customization: Artificial intelligence powers personalized fit and style recommendations, boosting consumer satisfaction.

Regional Insights

Urban areas like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro dominate the market, driven by high fitness center penetration and lifestyle-oriented consumers. However, rural areas are gradually emerging as growth hubs, thanks to increasing awareness and accessibility.

Opportunities for Growth

The sportswear market in Brazil offers significant growth opportunities:

Women’s Activewear: A surge in female participation in fitness activities is driving demand for stylish, functional women’s sportswear.

Youth and Kids’ Sportswear: The growing popularity of sports among children creates a lucrative niche for brands to explore.

Challenges in the Market

Despite its potential, the market faces challenges:

Economic Constraints: Fluctuating consumer purchasing power affects spending on premium sportswear.

Global Competition: Local brands must compete with well-established global players, often at lower price points.

Future Outlook

Brazil’s sportswear market is poised for growth, with trends indicating:

Increased Digitalization: E-commerce platforms will continue to expand, providing consumers with greater access to a variety of sportswear options.

Sustainability-Driven Innovations: Brands will focus more on eco-conscious practices to attract socially responsible consumers.

FAQs

What are the key trends in the Brazil sportswear market? Athleisure, sustainability, and technological advancements like smart fabrics and AI-driven customization are shaping the market.

Which sports influence the Brazilian sportswear market? Football is the biggest driver, but volleyball, martial arts, and fitness activities like yoga and CrossFit are also significant.

Are local sportswear brands popular in Brazil? Yes, local brands like Track & Field are gaining traction by offering regionally tailored and sustainable products.

What role does sustainability play in the market? Sustainability is becoming a core focus, with brands adopting eco-friendly materials and ethical manufacturing practices.

How important is e-commerce in the Brazilian sportswear market? E-commerce is a critical growth area, offering consumers easy access to a wide range of products, especially post-pandemic.

What challenges do brands face in Brazil? Economic constraints and competition from global players are significant hurdles for both local and international brands.

Conclusion

The Brazil sportswear market embodies the nation’s dynamic culture and passion for sports, balancing global influences with local traditions. As sustainability, technology, and athleisure trends redefine the industry, brands must innovate to capture the hearts of Brazil’s diverse and discerning consumers.

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Football Equipment Market: From Cleats to Championships the Gear That Drives the Game

The Football Equipment Market, the world’s most beloved sport, is a cornerstone of both professional sports and community recreation. As the sport continues to grow in popularity, so does the demand for high-quality football equipment that enhances performance, safety, and style. The global football equipment market, valued at $15.20 billion in 2023, is projected to reach $15.77 billion in 2024 and expand to $19.73 billion by 2030, at a steady CAGR of 3.8%. In this blog, we’ll explore the trends and growth drivers behind the football equipment market, key product segments, top brands, and what the future holds for this industry.

Market Overview

Football equipment encompasses essential gear such as apparel, footwear, protective gear, and footballs. The steady demand for these products reflects both the growing number of players and the increasing investment in sports infrastructure and training programs. Key factors driving this growth include the rise of football as a global phenomenon, increased focus on player safety, and innovations in performance-enhancing materials.

Key Market Drivers

Global Football Popularity: Football’s influence continues to grow across continents, with major leagues and tournaments like the FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League, and national leagues generating massive viewership and participation, boosting demand for equipment.

Increased Sports Participation: Awareness of physical fitness and wellness has encouraged youth and adults alike to take up football, which drives the need for a wide range of football equipment.

Technological Innovation: Advances in materials and design, especially in footwear and protective gear, offer players enhanced comfort, performance, and injury prevention.

Rise of E-commerce: The shift to online shopping has opened up new avenues for football equipment sales, allowing brands to reach a broader, global audience.

Market Segmentation

The football equipment market is segmented by type, application, and region to meet the varied demands of players and fans.

1. By Type

Football Apparel: Jerseys, shorts, and socks are essential for both professional teams and recreational players. Football apparel now incorporates high-tech fabrics that wick moisture and enhance breathability, allowing players to perform at their best.

Football Shoes: Football cleats are designed for optimal traction on grass, turf, and indoor fields. Brands are constantly innovating to produce lightweight, comfortable, and durable shoes that improve performance.

Footballs: The quality and design of footballs are crucial for gameplay. Demand ranges from high-quality balls for professional games to more affordable options for recreational use.

Football Protective Equipment: This includes shin guards, gloves, and other protective items designed to safeguard players from injuries. Innovations in materials, such as shock-absorbing padding, provide players with better protection.

Other Equipment: This category includes training gear, cones, goals, and equipment bags, catering to players and teams of all levels for practice and training.

2. By Application

Offline Stores: Traditional sports stores remain a significant distribution channel, allowing customers to physically assess products and receive expert advice.

Online Stores: The online segment has grown rapidly, with e-commerce platforms providing a wide range of football equipment. Online shopping offers customers convenience, competitive pricing, and access to user reviews.

3. By Region

North America: Football (or soccer, as it’s known in the United States) is gaining traction in North America, particularly among youth and in organized leagues, driving demand for equipment.

Europe: As the sport’s birthplace, Europe has a mature and dynamic market for football equipment, with high demand for quality products from both amateur and professional players.

Asia Pacific: Rapid urbanization and growing interest in football in countries like China, Japan, and India have led to increased demand for football gear in the Asia Pacific region.

Latin America: Football is deeply embedded in Latin American culture, with countries like Brazil and Argentina contributing significantly to the global football landscape.

Middle East & Africa: Football’s popularity is growing in the Middle East and Africa, driven by investments in sports infrastructure and increased participation.

Key Players in the Football Equipment Market

The football equipment market is dominated by several well-known brands that continue to set standards in quality, innovation, and style. Leading players include:

Nike: Known for its cutting-edge designs and performance-focused technology, Nike is a leader in football apparel, footwear, and accessories.

Adidas: A major name in football, Adidas supplies equipment for many international leagues and tournaments, with an emphasis on high-performance footwear and clothing.

PUMA: PUMA offers a wide range of football gear, popular among professional players for its style and functionality.

Under Armour: Under Armour produces innovative, durable products, including football apparel and footwear, designed to enhance athletic performance.

Lotto Sport Italia, Joma, and Mizuno: These brands are known for high-quality products that cater to both amateur and professional players, particularly in European and Latin American markets.

Kipsta (Decathlon): Decathlon’s in-house brand Kipsta offers affordable yet high-quality football gear, appealing to beginners and budget-conscious players.

Umbro and Hummel: These brands offer durable and affordable options, making them popular with teams and individual players.

Li-Ning and ANTA: Prominent Chinese brands, Li-Ning and ANTA, have expanded their offerings in football equipment, contributing to the Asia Pacific market’s growth.

Key Trends Shaping the Football Equipment Market

Sustainable Materials and Eco-Friendly Practices: With consumers increasingly concerned about environmental impact, brands are exploring sustainable materials and production processes in football equipment, especially in apparel and footwear.

Smart and Connected Equipment: Technology is being integrated into football equipment, with some shoes and balls now including GPS tracking and performance monitoring features to provide real-time insights.

Personalization and Customization: Many brands are offering customization options for jerseys, footwear, and other equipment, allowing players and teams to personalize their gear.

Focus on Women’s Football: With the growth of women’s football, brands are designing equipment specifically for female players, from apparel to footwear, fostering inclusivity in the sport.

Digital Marketing and E-Sports Influence: Brands are leveraging digital platforms, social media, and even e-sports partnerships to engage younger audiences and expand their reach.

Challenges and Limitations

Intense Competition: With leading brands dominating the market, new entrants face challenges in differentiating themselves and establishing brand recognition.

Price Sensitivity: High-quality football equipment can be expensive, and brands need to balance pricing with quality to cater to a wide range of consumers, particularly in emerging markets.

Counterfeit Products: Counterfeit football equipment, especially apparel and footwear, is a growing issue, impacting brand reputation and sales.

Quality Control and Durability: Ensuring durability while maintaining lightweight and high-performance designs is a challenge for manufacturers, especially with protective gear.

Future of the Football Equipment Market

The football equipment market is expected to grow at a steady CAGR of 3.8% through 2030, driven by trends like sustainability, smart technology, and increasing interest in women’s football. Key developments anticipated in the market include:

Expansion of Smart Football Equipment: Advances in technology will enable brands to offer connected gear, such as smart balls and wearable devices, that track player metrics for real-time insights and performance enhancement.

Increased Focus on Female Player Gear: As interest in women’s football grows, brands will invest in product lines tailored to meet the unique needs of female athletes.

Sustainable and Recycled Materials: Brands are likely to increase their use of sustainable materials, contributing to eco-friendly options in both apparel and footwear.

Growth of Youth and Amateur Football: Expanding youth leagues, amateur clubs, and local training programs worldwide will continue to fuel demand for affordable, high-quality equipment.

Conclusion

The football equipment market is poised for steady growth, fueled by the sport’s global appeal, innovation in gear design, and a growing focus on sustainability. As brands continue to cater to a diverse range of players—from amateurs to professionals, men to women—the future of football equipment looks bright. With new technologies, a push towards eco-friendly products, and expanded outreach through digital platforms, the market will continue to evolve, meeting the needs of fans and players alike in a dynamic and competitive environment.

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Youth Football Girdle: The Essential Gear for Young Athletes

In the world of youth football, safety and performance are paramount. As young athletes grow and develop their skills, they need the right protective gear to ensure they stay safe while playing at their best. One key piece of equipment that often goes unnoticed but plays a critical role is the youth football girdle. This vital gear not only provides protection but also enhances performance by offering the right balance between comfort and mobility.

What is a Youth Football Girdle?

A youth football girdle is a form-fitting, padded compression short designed to protect young football players from impact during the game. Typically worn underneath the football pants, the girdle has built-in padding in areas like the hips, thighs, tailbone, and sometimes the knees. These pads help absorb the shock of tackles and collisions, reducing the risk of injuries.

Whether your child is new to football or a seasoned player, investing in a quality girdle can make all the difference in their game. Not only does it protect the body from potential injuries, but it also provides added confidence, allowing the athlete to focus on their performance rather than worrying about getting hurt.

Why Do Young Players Need a Football Girdle?

Football is a high-contact sport, even at the youth level. While helmets and shoulder pads are the most visible forms of protection, lower body protection is just as important. The youth football girdle acts as a barrier between the player’s body and the hard impacts they might encounter on the field.

Here are a few reasons why every young player should wear a girdle:

Protection from Injuries: The padded areas of the girdle protect key parts of the body like the hips, thighs, and tailbone, which are frequently subjected to hits during tackles.

Enhanced Comfort: Modern girdles are made from breathable, moisture-wicking materials that keep the player dry and comfortable throughout the game.

Improved Mobility: Unlike bulky pads, a girdle is snug and streamlined, allowing for a full range of motion without sacrificing protection.

Confidence Boost: Knowing they are well-protected, young players can focus on playing aggressively and confidently.

How to Choose the Right Youth Football Girdle

When selecting a youth football girdle for your young athlete, there are a few factors to keep in mind:

Fit: The girdle should fit snugly but not too tight. It should allow for full movement while keeping the pads securely in place. Look for girdles that offer a range of sizes for the perfect fit.

Padding: Different girdles offer varying levels of padding. Some include pads for the hips, thighs, and tailbone, while others might also have knee pads. Consider your child’s position on the field and their specific needs when choosing the level of protection.

Material: A good girdle is made from moisture-wicking fabric to keep the player dry and comfortable. Look for breathable, durable materials that can withstand the rigors of the sport.

Durability: Since football is a tough game, the girdle should be made from high-quality materials that can endure frequent washing and heavy use.

Customization: Many brands now offer custom football girdles, allowing teams to personalize their gear with logos and colors. This can be a great way to build team spirit and unity.

Additional Gear to Pair with a Youth Football Girdle

While the girdle offers excellent lower body protection, it’s important to complement it with other essential football gear to ensure full-body safety. Here are a few items that can work well with a youth football girdle:

Football Arm Sleeves: These can provide compression, reduce the risk of cuts and bruises, and offer additional padding for the elbows.

Football Hand Warmer Pouch: In colder climates, a hand warmer pouch helps players keep their hands warm, improving grip and ball control.

Youth Football Practice Jersey: A good practice jersey should be durable, breathable, and lightweight, allowing young athletes to move freely during training sessions.

Benefits of Wearing a Youth Football Girdle

Wearing a youth football girdle offers a wide range of benefits that go beyond just safety. Here’s how it helps young athletes perform at their best:

Injury Prevention: The primary function of a girdle is to prevent injuries by absorbing the shock of hits. This reduces the risk of serious injuries to the hips, thighs, and tailbone, which are common impact points in football.

Muscle Support: The compression provided by the girdle helps support muscles during intense physical activity. This can reduce the risk of strains and sprains, keeping young athletes on the field longer.

Improved Performance: With the right support and protection, young athletes can play with greater confidence, knowing they are less likely to get injured. This leads to more aggressive, focused play and improved performance.

Comfort in All Conditions: Modern girdles are designed to keep players comfortable in all weather conditions. Whether it’s a hot summer practice or a chilly fall game, moisture-wicking materials and breathable fabrics ensure that athletes stay dry and cool.

Long-Term Health: By protecting the body during those critical developmental years, a youth football girdle can help prevent long-term injuries that could affect the player’s future in sports.

Caring for Your Youth Football Girdle

To get the most out of your youth football girdle, it’s essential to take proper care of it. Here are a few tips to ensure it lasts throughout the season and beyond:

Wash After Each Use: Football gear can accumulate sweat and dirt, so it’s important to wash the girdle after each use. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for washing to prevent damage to the pads and fabric.

Air Dry: After washing, air dry the girdle to prevent shrinking or damage from heat. Avoid using a dryer, as the high heat can affect the material and padding.

Check for Wear and Tear: Regularly inspect the girdle for any signs of wear and tear. If the padding starts to break down or the fabric becomes too worn, it’s time to invest in a new girdle to maintain proper protection.

Conclusion

The youth football girdle is an essential piece of gear for any young football player. It provides vital protection while ensuring comfort and mobility, allowing athletes to perform at their best on the field. By choosing the right girdle and properly caring for it, you can help protect your child from injury and give them the confidence they need to succeed in football.

Whether you’re looking for a basic girdle or a custom football girdle for your team, investing in high-quality gear is always a smart choice. Keep your young athlete safe and ready for action with the right football girdle!

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Custom Football Uniforms: Gear Built for Champions by Robbins Athletics

When it comes to football, your team’s uniform should reflect the toughness and unity of the players wearing it. Robbins Athletics offers custom football uniforms that combine durability, comfort, and style. With a wide variety of colors, designs, and high-performance materials, you can create a look that sets your team apart on the field. Our uniforms are designed to withstand the intensity of every game while keeping players cool and comfortable. Whether it’s for game day or practice, we’ve got the perfect custom uniform to help your team play at their best.

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