NFL looking to ban long hair flowing from helmets - Are you for it or against it? - Page 6 - New England Patriots Forums

Koma · 03-24-2008, 10:48 PM

I don't see a league-enforced hair length policy getting very far.

It's a different sport, but look at the furor that the NBA's dress code caused a couple of years ago. And that was only requiring players to dress "business casual" if they were inactive for a game.

I don't think the league will ever get the players association to agree to this.

(BTW, thanks for mentioning the name of that Bengals D-lineman. I could never read the name on his jersey and I was always too lazy to look it up.)

tuckeverlasting · 03-25-2008, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeke_Mowatt

I'm sorry but long hair does not equal Gangster. No more than Mohawk equals punk, shaved head equals racist skinhead (if white), etc. With that said, my guess is there is a very small chance the nflpa allows this to sit, but I can see them instituting a "tuck in your hair" rule where it has to go under the shirt and not outside it, but I can't believe there is any chance you can force an athlete to cut their hair. Maybe they'll just be forced to wear Reebok brand extensions instead.

ah yes, the tuck rule rears it's ugly head (pun intended). has anyone asked specter what he thinks ? there should be a congressional hearing. did any pats have long hair in our win over the eagles in the sb ? maybe walsh has a tape of it. talk about ridiculous.

***Tunescribe*** · 03-25-2008, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Afterlifemobile-86

It's a really gay idea to be honest. Anyone who supports it has to be like 50+.

What a stupid, ignorant comment. I'm over 50 and willing to bet that more guys from my generation had (and still have) long hair compared to yours. We "get it" when it comes to things like freedom of individual expression. It's not about being an old fart, it's about safety and being able to see the player's name/number. It is PROFESSIONAL football after all, for heaven sakes, and appearance SHOULD count. Certain standards of conformity in the presentation are entirely appropriate in exchange for the privilege of making millions of dollars.

***Terry Glenn is a cowgirl*** · 03-25-2008, 12:45 PM

I know it looks crappy, but if you had your number on the sides (sleeves, pants, etc.) you could still see the numbers.

Some teams already do this, but many of them don't.

Afterlifemobile-86 · 03-25-2008, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by glutton79

Because if you don't allow people to tackle by the hair, you're giving an automatic advantage to anyone with long hair... if it's covering the back of someone's jersey, how exactly are you supposed to tackle them without pulling it?

IDK........ROFL TIME!!!!!......

***castlelong1*** · 03-26-2008, 05:33 PM

If a guy is OK with being pulled down by the hair... (I saw one, was it Polamalu with the Steelers on an interception return tackled that way. To his credit he just got up and went to the sidelines like it didn't hurt.)

***castlelong1*** · 03-26-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GJAJ15

That is an idiotic idea, for god sakes don't they have better things to do.. if a player wants long hair, he assumes the risk.. no big deal..

I agree, but this is the league that has a guy going to games to make sure players sox are pulled up.

I'm serious. Clinton Portis got fined because his sox were too long or something.

***bresna*** · 03-26-2008, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by castlelong1

If a guy is OK with being pulled down by the hair... (I saw one, was it Polamalu with the Steelers on an interception return tackled that way. To his credit he just got up and went to the sidelines like it didn't hurt.)

But they guy who pulled him down by the hair got a 15 yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct. If the NFL won't ban long hair, they have to allow "hair takedowns" or it's an unfair advantage to long-haired ball carriers.