Trump Calls New NFL Kickoff Rules ‘Sissy’ Football
The NFL's 2024 kickoff rule increased returns from 21.8% to 32.8% and reduced concussions by 43%, despite criticism from President Trump calling it 'sissy football.'
- President Donald Trump criticized the NFL's new kickoff rule, calling it 'ridiculous looking' and claiming it is 'at least as dangerous as the normal kickoff.'
- The NFL's 'dynamic kickoff rule,' introduced in 2024, aims to enhance player safety and increase excitement during games.
- Return rates for kickoffs surged to 75.6% in Week 1 of the current season, the highest since 2010, suggesting the rule has been successful.
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Trump Ripped After Griping About 'Sissy' New NFL Kickoff Rule In Unhinged Rant
President Donald Trump was criticized after he complained about the NFL's new "Dynamic Kickoff" rule that is designed to make playing football safer, calling it "sissy" football in a Monday morning post on Truth Social.Under the previous rules, kickoffs began at the kicking team’s 35-yard line, with the goal of sending the ball as far as possible to pin the opposing offense deep in its own territory. The receiving team would try to advance the b…
Trump: 'Ridiculous' new NFL kickoff rule 'looks like hell'
(The Hill) -- President Donald Trump resumed his push Monday against the NFL's "ridiculous" new kickoff rule that's aimed at reducing injuries while promoting more kick returns. "It’s at least as dangerous as the 'normal' kickoff, and looks like hell," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post Monday morning after the season's second weekend. "'Sissy' football is bad for America, and bad for the NFL!" "Who comes up with these ridiculous ideas?" he adde…
Trump throws flag on NFL kickoff, 'sissy football' · American Wire News
President Donald Trump is not a fan of the NFL’s new kickoff format, blasting it on social media. On Monday, the president hopped on Truth Social to criticize the new rule, calling it “sissy football” that is “bad for America.” Look: “The NFL has to get rid of that ridiculous looking new Kickoff Rule. How can they make such a big and sweeping change so easily and quickly. It’s at least as dangerous as the ‘normal’ kickoff, and looks like hell,” …
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