its psychological, the hits in football are harder, naturally. Its just how the game plays out. I've personally fucked up my ankle for life, i can't jog on the thing on solid ground. It's just he doesn't understand, because he has no idea what he talking about.
PS, 2 of my uncles were all province champs for ontario, they went to england to play as well
. I also played last season for our schools team, and I watch your beloved black shirts when I see them on Fox Sports Canada.