Reggie blames Superdome turf for struggles

spkb25 · 07-13-2011, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

Worthy of a laugh but not a Like?

Threw one in for ya

Crusader · 07-13-2011, 01:16 AM

Injury rate on turf is a tricky question and there has not been enough studies performed yet on the subject. A lot of soccer clubs in northern europe wants to switch to turf to have better fields when its cold weather but many remain sceptic since a lot of people feel that turf creates more injuries. UEFA (European governing body for soccer) for example won't let games in the big european cups to be played on artificial turf.

My team switched to turf back in 06 and we have seen an increase in knee injuries since, however its hard to know if the turf i to blame or how well trained the players are, what kinda cleats they wear and so on.

So what I'm saying is I don't know if reggie really is that far off from the truth of it. Think it was a good piece. Interesting to see him comment on "the Tweet" and what he said about it makes sense to me. ANy athlete on a team knows competition for ones spot is part of the game, still you don't need to be all happy about it.

Beastmode · 07-13-2011, 02:56 AM

So, to sum this all up he stated that turf contributed to his injuries because there is a "big difference" playing on turf as opposed to grass.

He did not however refer to the many studies that show there is only a small difference in favor of grass. He also did not claim turf contributed to poor play.

ESPN then jumped on it and put out stats showing his performance on both surfaces which had nothing to do with the interview. People then assumed he said he played better on grass.

jnormand · 07-13-2011, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

So, to sum this all up he stated that turf contributed to his injuries because there is a "big difference" playing on turf as opposed to grass.

He did not however refer to the many studies that show there is only a small difference in favor of grass. He also did not claim turf contributed to poor play.

ESPN then jumped on it and put out stats showing his performance on both surfaces which had nothing to do with the interview. People then assumed he said he played better on grass.

You forgot the part where ESPN said he "said" his injury probs are due to the Superdome turf or at least incinuated so.

ESPN spinning it like a top in a tornado.

Beastmode · 07-13-2011, 01:54 PM

You are correct sir!

lynwood · 07-13-2011, 04:42 PM

ESPN does nothing but start and fuel rumors. The team/management will do what they think is best. If he comes back great!, If he doesn't I'm fine with it. All depends on game plan and personel packages. I only watch ESPN when they are playing a game.

Mardigras9 · 07-13-2011, 05:26 PM

Reggies's hands, or lack there of, have attributed to several of his "turf" injuries. Playing on turf must make the rock more slippery?

QBREES9 · 07-13-2011, 10:41 PM

Play the hand your delt. Dam Reggie.

07-13-2011, 09:07 AM	#1
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,144	Originally Posted by Saint_LB Worthy of a laugh but not a *Like*? Threw one in for ya Saint_LB likes this.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,045	Injury rate on turf is a tricky question and there has not been enough studies performed yet on the subject. A lot of soccer clubs in northern europe wants to switch to turf to have better fields when its cold weather but many remain sceptic since a lot of people feel that turf creates more injuries. UEFA (European governing body for soccer) for example won't let games in the big european cups to be played on artificial turf. My team switched to turf back in 06 and we have seen an increase in knee injuries since, however its hard to know if the turf i to blame or how well trained the players are, what kinda cleats they wear and so on. So what I'm saying is I don't know if reggie really is that far off from the truth of it. Think it was a good piece. Interesting to see him comment on "the Tweet" and what he said about it makes sense to me. ANy athlete on a team knows competition for ones spot is part of the game, still you don't need to be all happy about it.
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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	So, to sum this all up he stated that turf contributed to his injuries because there is a "big difference" playing on turf as opposed to grass. He did not however refer to the many studies that show there is only a small difference in favor of grass. He also did not claim turf contributed to poor play. ESPN then jumped on it and put out stats showing his performance on both surfaces which had nothing to do with the interview. People then assumed he said he played better on grass. jnormand likes this.
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07-13-2011, 01:25 PM	#4
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,760	Originally Posted by Beastmode So, to sum this all up he stated that turf contributed to his injuries because there is a "big difference" playing on turf as opposed to grass. He did not however refer to the many studies that show there is only a small difference in favor of grass. He also did not claim turf contributed to poor play. ESPN then jumped on it and put out stats showing his performance on both surfaces which had nothing to do with the interview. People then assumed he said he played better on grass. You forgot the part where ESPN said he "said" his injury probs are due to the Superdome turf or at least incinuated so. ESPN spinning it like a top in a tornado. Beastmode likes this.

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07-13-2011, 04:42 PM	#6
lynwood 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hockley, Tx Posts: 1,515	ESPN does nothing but start and fuel rumors. The team/management will do what they think is best. If he comes back great!, If he doesn't I'm fine with it. All depends on game plan and personel packages. I only watch ESPN when they are playing a game.

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Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Reggies's hands, or lack there of, have attributed to several of his "turf" injuries. Playing on turf must make the rock more slippery?

07-13-2011, 10:41 PM	#8
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	Play the hand your delt. Dam Reggie.