"Recently-retired Cork full back Diarmuid O'Sullivan has quit hurling completely over a new rule which makes the wearing of a hurling helmet compulsory from 1 January, 2010. The news comes as a major blow to his club Cloyne, and 'The Rock' will now concentrate his sporting efforts on playing rugby for Highfield.Speaking to the Sunday Independent, O'Sullivan said: 'At 30 years of age, a man should be able to make up his own mind whether or not he should have to wear a helmet, blasted the three-time All-Ireland winner, who never wore a hurling helmet."Diarmuid probably fears that Hurling will turn into a game like American football as described by Seamus O’Lingle if he doesn't make a stand. See, Augusta, the Masters, and Golf In General - What Happened To Your Noble Roots?
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The old helmet excuse. "Why back in my day..."
Every man traces the same general path. Early in life, testosterone and wisdom both rise but the later faster than the former and men play ball, go to war and screw any women they can.
Eventually testosterone peaks while,for most at least, wisdom continues to rise. When wisdom passes testosterone men learn to watch ball, send others to war and make love to women - if they can.
Your hero's time to watch the game has come to pass but he needs an excuse to reach for it. Instead of secreatly lamenting his loss of grit he should be openly celebrating his assendant wisdom.
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