"(as an aside,I do NOT like contests where the contestants try to stop, control or injure each other... and sadly, soccer/football falls into that category, no matter what the rules say. The big rule is 'don't get caught'.)"

I, on the other hand, appreciate the odd body check. I saw a Canadian snow boarder eliminate another lady from contention in a multi-player race the other day. It was the only slippery board person I cheered for this Olympics. I'm not saying the boarders should look for others with their heads down.... But if the opportunity presents....