Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought football was a contact sport. That was certainly not the impression I got after watching the NFL's best play the league's worst game in the Pro Bowl a few weeks ago. It looked like Michael Flatley and his crew had put on pads and helmets for one show. With the NFL showing off its stars in the Pro Bowl and the NBA having its All-Star celebration just a week later, it was the perfect opportunity to compare the two experiences.
Basketball wins hands down.
I think Shaq actually took more hits than the AFC squad did. I love the NFL, don't get me wrong, but they need to spice up the Pro Bowl. It is the final game of the season, so players don't want to get hurt. To this I say, suck it up. After 60 minutes of tiptoeing, the game usually ends up at 7-3 or so.