While the purpose of realism in acting is to strip away the pretence and make the actor expose their soul, on their face, for real - a mask does the opposite.

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Advancements in technology and thinking have allowed members of Riddell to make improvements to its football helmets, which include web sling suspension, a chin strap, and the face mask.

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