Reggie blames Superdome turf for struggles

Beastmode · 07-12-2011, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by TheDeuce

What a whiner. Check out his splits from the last few years:

Reggie Bush Stats, Splits - New Orleans Saints - ESPN

He's got higher rushing averages on turf.

Reggie needs to suck it. I'm hoping he leaves now, just one stupid comment after another.

Good, ESPN called him out. All he had to say is that he prefers grass and leave it at that. Stating it's a big difference with nothing to back it up is no different than saying, hey, look at me I'm making excuses, hear me roar.

SAINT_MICHAEL · 07-12-2011, 09:56 AM

Ok, I don't see a link to the direct article, so I don't know what context this interview was in, but if some reporter asked him if running on grass and running on turf was the same and his reply was:

"There's a big difference between playing on turf and playing on grass."

Then what is the big deal? That line is the only thing attributed to him by quotes. Until I know more, I see no reason to slam him for this.

Beastmode · 07-12-2011, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by SAINT_MICHAEL

Ok, I don't see a link to the direct article, so I don't know what context this interview was in, but if some reporter asked him if running on grass and running on turf was the same and his reply was:

"There's a big difference between playing on turf and playing on grass."

Then what is the big deal? That line is the only thing attributed to him by quotes. Until I know more, I see no reason to slam him for this.

It's a video. He attributes his elevated number of injuries to playing on turf hence, "big difference". No study claims that, the differences are marginal at best. The reality is there is no big difference, he's just making an unsubstantiated claim. How is it a big difference?

saintfan · 07-12-2011, 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by SAINT_MICHAEL

Ok, I don't see a link to the direct article, so I don't know what context this interview was in, but if some reporter asked him if running on grass and running on turf was the same and his reply was:

"There's a big difference between playing on turf and playing on grass."

Then what is the big deal? That line is the only thing attributed to him by quotes. Until I know more, I see no reason to slam him for this.

Let sanity rule the day!

papz · 07-12-2011, 10:03 AM

That's a good point.

papz · 07-12-2011, 10:19 AM

Here's the official interview.

Reggie Bush Conversation - ESPN Video - ESPN

SAINT_MICHAEL · 07-12-2011, 10:27 AM

Thanks. I'll have to watch it later. I don't get video at work.

Luda34 · 07-12-2011, 11:11 AM

He do realize he's going to have to play turf again. So when ever he has a bad game he's going to blame it on the turf.

Beastmode · 07-12-2011, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by Luda34

He do realize he's going to have to play turf again. So when ever he has a bad game he's going to blame it on the turf.

He never mentionded having more bad games on turf which I assume you mean poor performance. He was relating turf to higher injuries.

If ESPN pointed out those stats after his comments to contradict Reggie they failed because he never made that claim regarding his performance on turf/grass and I didn't realize this fact until I watched the interview.

jnormand · 07-12-2011, 11:51 AM

It's obvious that ESPN is working for the Indy Colts. They are paying the reporters to lure and trap Reggie into making comments that they can throw on the boards in attempt to get him released! Hey check it out...it even says that Reggie is going to test the free agent market "when" he is released.

All joking aside, I try not to listen too much to this stuff. I hope we keep Reggie (at a fair price) and he comes back with avengence in 2011. I'm not going to be too quick to hate on the guy. He's never said anything bad about the coaching, the owners, the fans or his teamates which is what a lot of players in his situation do.

I doubt he'll be in the black and gold this year, but I hope he is. And I truly want him to have a great season.

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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Originally Posted by TheDeuce What a whiner. Check out his splits from the last few years: Reggie Bush Stats, Splits - New Orleans Saints - ESPN He's got higher rushing averages on turf. Reggie needs to suck it. I'm hoping he leaves now, just one stupid comment after another. Good, ESPN called him out. All he had to say is that he prefers grass and leave it at that. Stating it's a big difference with nothing to back it up is no different than saying, hey, look at me I'm making excuses, hear me roar.
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SAINT_MICHAEL 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 446	Ok, I don't see a link to the direct article, so I don't know what context this interview was in, but if some reporter asked him if running on grass and running on turf was the same and his reply was: "There's a big difference between playing on turf and playing on grass." Then what is the big deal? That line is the only thing attributed to him by quotes. Until I know more, I see no reason to slam him for this. strato likes this.
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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Originally Posted by SAINT_MICHAEL Ok, I don't see a link to the direct article, so I don't know what context this interview was in, but if some reporter asked him if running on grass and running on turf was the same and his reply was: "There's a big difference between playing on turf and playing on grass." Then what is the big deal? That line is the only thing attributed to him by quotes. Until I know more, I see no reason to slam him for this. It's a video. He attributes his elevated number of injuries to playing on turf hence, "big difference". No study claims that, the differences are marginal at best. The reality is there is no big difference, he's just making an unsubstantiated claim. How is it a big difference?
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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Originally Posted by SAINT_MICHAEL Ok, I don't see a link to the direct article, so I don't know what context this interview was in, but if some reporter asked him if running on grass and running on turf was the same and his reply was: "There's a big difference between playing on turf and playing on grass." Then what is the big deal? That line is the only thing attributed to him by quotes. Until I know more, I see no reason to slam him for this. Let sanity rule the day!

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SAINT_MICHAEL 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 446	Thanks. I'll have to watch it later. I don't get video at work.
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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,774	That's a good point.

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,774	Here's the official interview. Reggie Bush Conversation - ESPN Video - ESPN

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Luda34 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,219	He do realize he's going to have to play turf again. So when ever he has a bad game he's going to blame it on the turf.

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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Originally Posted by Luda34 He do realize he's going to have to play turf again. So when ever he has a bad game he's going to blame it on the turf. He never mentionded having more bad games on turf which I assume you mean poor performance. He was relating turf to higher injuries. If ESPN pointed out those stats after his comments to contradict Reggie they failed because he never made that claim regarding his performance on turf/grass and I didn't realize this fact until I watched the interview.
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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,745	It's obvious that ESPN is working for the Indy Colts. They are paying the reporters to lure and trap Reggie into making comments that they can throw on the boards in attempt to get him released! Hey check it out...it even says that Reggie is going to test the free agent market "when" he is released. All joking aside, I try not to listen too much to this stuff. I hope we keep Reggie (at a fair price) and he comes back with avengence in 2011. I'm not going to be too quick to hate on the guy. He's never said anything bad about the coaching, the owners, the fans or his teamates which is what a lot of players in his situation do. I doubt he'll be in the black and gold this year, but I hope he is. And I truly want him to have a great season. strato, Rugby Saint II and Srgt. Hulka like this.