
Originally Posted by
natenator
Speed, power, mass. Ring a bell?
Speed means nothing unless you factor in power and mass of the individuals coliding. Now factor in that football players are running as fast as they can towards each other. Never in hockey do you have two players looking to make contact. Therein lies one of the major differences.
Played junior b hockey and university football, i was physically BEAT down after games and practices. Hockey, id be sore but never like i was playing ball.