Okay, so the other day I was watching a football game with my buddies, and we got into this random debate: do football players actually wear cups? I mean, it seems like a no-brainer, right? But then I started thinking, do they really? So, I decided to do some digging.
My Deep Dive into Protective Gear
First, I hit up the internet. I figured there’d be tons of articles about it. And yeah, there were a few, but nothing super conclusive. A lot of “yeah, probably” or “most likely” kind of answers. Not exactly the solid evidence I was hoping for.
So, I thought, who would know better than actual players? I don’t have any NFL buddies, unfortunately. But I remembered my cousin played some college ball. I texted to ask the simple question:”do football players wear cups?”.
- Cousin: “Dude, of course! Are you crazy? Getting hit in the groin without one? No way!”
Okay, that was pretty clear. But I wanted more than one opinion. Then, I remembered that, a equipment manager friend of mine, once told me something about football players and cups.
I went to find that manager, and I asked my question, I got the answer. Most players, especially those in positions with a lot of contact, definitely wear them. He said it’s not always mandatory, depending on the league and the player’s preference, but it’s highly recommended. He even mentioned some players are so used to it, they feel weird not wearing one!
The Verdict
After all my “research” (basically, texting people and browsing forums), I’m pretty confident saying that yeah, a lot of football players do wear cups. It’s just common sense, and that’s my final answer!
