I was surprised to learn a few weeks ago from a former NFL player that not all guys in elite football wear cups, and that in fact there are many who don’t. I found my proof watching the Broncos-Jets game on Sunday. Capping off his career day, Denver RB Peyton Hillis reached down and grabbed his crotch after a run. Then he grimmaced. And grabbed it again. I mean, GRABBED it. And the cameras were rolling as Rich Gannon talked about how Hillis looked “hurt.” Um, yeah, I’d say. He jogged over to the sideline, all the while holding his family jewels, then fell to his knees when he finally got to the sideline.
So why don’t these guys wear cups? Something about it restricting their ability to run and cut. Can you imagine the injury report on this one? “Kneed to the balls. Return questionable.”
on Dec 1st, 2008 at 5:24 PM
Much better picture of Peyton Hillis here (love those guns!): http://broncos-denver-broncos.blogspot.com/2008/07/peyton-hillis-is-in-bag.html
on Dec 1st, 2008 at 11:44 PM
The boy does have nice guns. Also skuffed up his sack or crunched a nut w/the cup but the alternative consequences are worse. One would think technology would catch up and offer summthin ergonomic and bulletproof to protect the boys. Look at all the engineering that goes into bras for christ sakes just to show the mammaries/cleavage off.
on Dec 2nd, 2008 at 8:09 AM
Confirms what I thought. Check out Mike Vrabel’s package during the next Pats game. Looks like he’s got some serious junk at risk of getting hit!
on Dec 5th, 2008 at 3:06 AM
ouch. but nice viewing for us. vrabel’s package does seems impressive and the hairy chest is a big plus.