If you think of the progression of soccer->rugby->football, rugby makes perfect sense. It has vestiges of soccer and early football was pretty much rugby with stoppages of play and blocking.

Great point, but almost all tries at high level rugby are team tries. The team aspect is implicitly acknowledged by the fact the try got nominated. The try scorer will also give his team cheers at the post-game drink.

I don't care that he likes receiving the first two letters of your KinjaName like every other male

Seriously why do they keep pushing this Michael Sam guy on to me... literally don't care as long as he can win games

+1 incredible

As a former D1 wrestler....+1

I'd say ball security will not be that much of a problem. One reason he (and any good rugby player) holds the ball away from the body is keep the opportunity to pass open and keep defenders honest. They still tuck when going into contact. Easy fix.

Whoa there cowboy

League bruts

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Title_IX

I think its something about congress the NCAA having the power to regulate commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes college players.

Obviously you have never read the 1st amendment

+1 wicket

I went to school around there. We would have kegs of Firestone (usually 805 but girls...) at our parties quite regularly. We were blessed.

I liked it.

+1 green light

Yes

ROTY +1

Poor three point stance. Sitting too far back, hand not ready to attack the opposition, and pad level too high. Do appreciate the lack of padding, Sammy Baugh would approve.