American football is one of the recreational games professionally and casually played in the country that attracts fans who enjoy watching players as they compete to score against each other. American football has been closely associated with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) as players hit each other, which in turn causes concussion (Adams, 2017). Players are expected to wear helmets, but constantly bang their heads against each other which increases their risk of experiencing concussions. The speed at which players ram their heads into others is too high which leaves a negative impact on their brains while increasing the probability of experiencing bone casing. Additionally, American football transforms the behavior of players by directly influencing the way they relate with others outside the field as most start being violent, impulsive, and having anxiety disorders, justifying the need for the game to be banned.
Arguably, American football is one of the most entertaining games to watch as players rush and use their bodies to defend their team against their competitors. American football should not be banned since it allows professionally trained players to earn a decent income and support themselves and their families (Bell & Sanderson, 2016). Transforming the rules of the game would help change the attitude of players towards the helmets they adore as they play, meaning they would be more careful when in the field. Players may crush their heads against each other since they have the assurance that they have helmets, and putting on such protective gear makes them immune.
In conclusion, American football should not be banned. It is not a dangerous game nor is it violent. Players only ram against each other’s heads since they have helmets and protective gear. Transforming the rules of the game would help reduce the probability of the players experiencing negative health effects both in the short term and in the long term. American football keeps players busy and occupied, allowing them to earn a regular income.
References
Adams, I. (2017). A century of British readings of America through American football: From the Fin de Siècle to the Super Bowl. The International Journal of the History of Sport, 34(1-2), 101–120.
Bell, T. R., & Sanderson, J. (2016). A hit on American football: A case study of bottom-up framing through op-ed readers’ comments. International Journal of Sport Communication, 9(4), 499–518.