A Grand Melee probably looks very much like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkteEFI-PBs
Awesome. Love that song now too.
I think this video supports my idea because that definitely takes some teamwork.
Well, I have never worn real life authentic armor. I Would not be surprised if my preconceptions were totally wrong. As far as the football thing goes it is all the mad dashing just to slam into someone and knock them down. It seemed effective though if the goal is indeed to knock them down. I was always under the impression that dehorsing or knocking down an opponent was a valid strategy due to the difficulty of regaining ones feet.
It would still be hard to get up, but a fallen knight wouldn't be rendered as helpless as a turtle on it's back or anything. A suit of armor weighed between 40 and 60 lbs. So imagine getting up with that much extra weight. It will slow you down but it won't pin you to the ground.
