Violence in sports

[Chaerophon]

Even hockey, one game I used to like, has become overrun with limp wristed Nancy boy sissies... Yeah, I just said that. Did you know if the ice was frozen just right, and it was cold enough, that blood and vomit would bounce when it hit instead of splattered?

I would agree with that to a point in the NHL. However, if you go come up here to watch a junior hockey game, I guarantee that you'll get your money's worth in that department!

I'll never forget my first rookie camp. Four fights in four nights, a black eye, jersey-burned face and, most important of all, a sore hand :) I didn't make the final cut that year, but they damn sure remembered who I was come next camp!

However, I do have to admit that, even 7 or 8 years ago things were a bit different. Nowadays there is a lot less of that in camp. I was a moderately to well-skilled player, but if I wanted to make it, I had to show some grit too. It's not so much 'required' now as it is 'admired' :). Having assistant coached for two years after I was done playing, I would agree with you that the biggest part of the problem is increased parent 'involvement'.