Reggie blames Superdome turf for struggles

papz · 07-12-2011, 08:24 AM

In a recent ESPN interview, Reggie Bush blamed the turf at the Superdome for his injury struggles with the Saints.

"There's a big difference between playing on turf and playing on grass," Bush said. Since appearing in all 16 contests as a rookie in '06, Bush has missed 20 games due to various injuries, most to his knees and legs. Bush is expected to hit free agency after the Saints release him. It sounds like he may focus on potential suitors that play their home games on grass.

Per Rotoworld

Reggie Bush Conversation - ESPN Video - ESPN

This should be interesting.

SapperSaint · 07-12-2011, 08:53 AM

excuses excuses excuses.

I guess if we would only let Reggie play on grass fields he would have been a BEAST!

Excuses for poor performance, IMO.... is BS. The new "Turf" while it may not be grass...is nothing like the astro turf of old.

dizzle88 · 07-12-2011, 09:06 AM

More excuses.

I like reggie but this offseason is turning everybody against him, with his tweeting and everything.
He gets injured when he plays on normal turf, see Saints vs Carolina week 7 2008 season, injured just running normally. Stop talking reggie, go out and try and show people what you can do!

WhoDat!656 · 07-12-2011, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

More excuses.

I like reggie but this offseason is turning everybody against him, with his tweeting and everything.
He gets injured when he plays on normal turf, see Saints vs Carolina week 7 2008 season, injured just running normally. Stop talking reggie, go out and try and show people what you can do!

Wasnt the MNF game last year against the 49ers on grass when he broke his fibula?

dizzle88 · 07-12-2011, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

Wasnt the MNF game last year against the 49ers on grass when he broke his fibula?

You are exactly right 656, playing on normal grass he broke his fibula. I can't stand excuses, he needs to be quiet and go try and prove what he can do.
Put him on kick returns!

Beastmode · 07-12-2011, 09:07 AM

I agree, though materials have improved, the problem is compression still changes over time, hard spots develop. On the other hand, in cold climates grass can be worse. The most recent study however has found only a marginal increase in injuries as opposed to grass. At the end of the day though, if he believes there is a "big" difference it's not based on any data, just personal preference.

73Saint · 07-12-2011, 09:09 AM

I am officially throwing my name into the "Reggie will play somewhere else next season" hat.

SapperSaint · 07-12-2011, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by 73Saint

I am officially throwing my name into the "Reggie will play somewhere else next season" hat.

me too.

spkb25 · 07-13-2011, 07:12 AM

Originally Posted by 73Saint

I am officially throwing my name into the "Reggie will play somewhere else next season" hat.

Agree.

Man, he is starting to sound like a giant woman.

TheDeuce · 07-12-2011, 09:28 AM

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.

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,085	Originally Posted by dizzle88 More excuses. I like reggie but this offseason is turning everybody against him, with his tweeting and everything. He gets injured when he plays on normal turf, see Saints vs Carolina week 7 2008 season, injured just running normally. Stop talking reggie, go out and try and show people what you can do! Wasnt the MNF game last year against the 49ers on grass when he broke his fibula?

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,518	Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 Wasnt the MNF game last year against the 49ers on grass when he broke his fibula? You are exactly right 656, playing on normal grass he broke his fibula. I can't stand excuses, he needs to be quiet and go try and prove what he can do. Put him on kick returns!

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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	I agree, though materials have improved, the problem is compression still changes over time, hard spots develop. On the other hand, in cold climates grass can be worse. The most recent study however has found only a marginal increase in injuries as opposed to grass. At the end of the day though, if he believes there is a "big" difference it's not based on any data, just personal preference.
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SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Originally Posted by 73Saint I am officially throwing my name into the "Reggie will play somewhere else next season" hat. me too.

07-12-2011, 08:53 AM	#2
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	excuses excuses excuses. I guess if we would only let Reggie play on grass fields he would have been a BEAST! Excuses for poor performance, IMO.... is BS. The new "Turf" while it may not be grass...is nothing like the astro turf of old.

07-12-2011, 09:06 AM	#3
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,518	More excuses. I like reggie but this offseason is turning everybody against him, with his tweeting and everything. He gets injured when he plays on normal turf, see Saints vs Carolina week 7 2008 season, injured just running normally. Stop talking reggie, go out and try and show people what you can do!

07-12-2011, 09:09 AM	#7
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	I am officially throwing my name into the "Reggie will play somewhere else next season" hat.

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,115	Originally Posted by 73Saint I am officially throwing my name into the "Reggie will play somewhere else next season" hat. Agree. Man, he is starting to sound like a giant woman.

07-12-2011, 09:28 AM	#10
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	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.
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