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    Football Players

    Is there any valid optical reason for the black line of grease paint some football players still wear under there eyes? I assume they feel it keeps the sun out of their eyes but for the life of me I can't figure out how this would be effective. Thanks

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    I would just use the Maxsight lens

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    Who looks at their faces?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Judy Canty View Post
    Who looks at their faces?
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    Quote Originally Posted by k12311997 View Post
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    I'm a dedicated 'Skins fan as are my daughters. Even when they're playing so badly, they still look good in those pants! Sorta like aviation guys, including my husband, look good in flight suits.

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    Isn't it for the absorption? Keeping light from bouncing off your cheeks into your eyes...

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