The quarterback drops back to pass, its third down with ten yards to go late in the fourth quarter. He moves in the pocket avoiding a rusher, sets his feet and rifles a perfect pass to his receiver cutting over the middle. Just as the receiver catches the ball BAM! The defensive player lays a perfectly timed, monstrous hit on the receiver causing him to drop the ball. Those sitting in the stands and the fans watching at home have two reactions depending which team they are cheering for. It’s either an “Ooohhh” or a “Yeahhhh.” These hits are what both fans and even players live for. What is football without these hard bone crushing hits that make you cringe. But now those hits are followed by a yellow flag and an “Ah come on” from the defending team’s fans. (more…)
