US EditionTrump 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, labeling it as 'sissy football' and stating it looks 'ridiculous' and is 'at least as dangerous as the normal kickoff.'
- The NFL modified the kickoff rule to enhance player safety and reduce concussions, resulting in a 43% decrease in concussion rates during returns.
- Trump voiced concerns about these changes making football less physical, mirroring the frustrations of 'old school' football fans.
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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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DailyTruthReportTrump Demands Change to New NFL Kickoff Rule: 'Sissy Football Is Bad for America'
President Donald Trump has some searing thoughts on the state of the modern NFL. And no, it actually has nothing to do with anti-American players or national anthem protests. Instead, […] The post Trump Demands Change to New NFL Kickoff Rule: 'Sissy Football Is Bad for America' appeared first on The Western Journal.
The president of the United States questioned those who created the new rule, which he considered to be ridiculous and makes football look effeminate.
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