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Injuries already?

Today's update from the Star-Tribune says that there around 20 players injured, mostly hamstrings and concussions. We've already heard of several players missing time because of concussions or "concussion-like symptoms." This is frankly unacceptable. I understand the competition in early camp for playing time is fierce, but it's on the coaching staff to protect the health of the players. And in the case of head injuries we're talking about life-altering consequences.

Do not come at me with "quit being a pussy," "Coach Bohl is old school and that's what we need," "head injuries are not really a problem," etc. There is way too much science at this point to deny that traumatic brain injury and sub-concussive impacts are a huge threat to the livelihood of the players. Football needs a major culture change on this issue or it will not continue being played in any recognizable form. Football teams have to practice smarter in order to reduce the amount of blows to the head players take. NFL teams are already drastically reducing full-contact practices. And really as a practical matter, if one quarter of our fucking roster is sitting the bench because of head injuries, you better believe that will negatively affect the team's performance.
 
Cowduck said:
Today's update from the Star-Tribune says that there around 20 players injured, mostly hamstrings and concussions. We've already heard of several players missing time because of concussions or "concussion-like symptoms." This is frankly unacceptable. I understand the competition in early camp for playing time is fierce, but it's on the coaching staff to protect the health of the players. And in the case of head injuries we're talking about life-altering consequences.

Do not come at me with "quit being a pussy," "Coach Bohl is old school and that's what we need," "head injuries are not really a problem," etc. There is way too much science at this point to deny that traumatic brain injury and sub-concussive impacts are a huge threat to the livelihood of the players. Football needs a major culture change on this issue or it will not continue being played in any recognizable form. Football teams have to practice smarter in order to reduce the amount of blows to the head players take. NFL teams are already drastically reducing full-contact practices. And really as a practical matter, if one quarter of our fucking roster is sitting the bench because of head injuries, you better believe that will negatively affect the team's performance.
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If you take the time to read every FBS school injury report you will see a lot of the same things. Injuries happen and there is no way around them. You dive for a pass and your head hits the ground to hard no ones fault but it's still a head injury.
 
I think the coaching staff is doing what's best for the team. I like how the team has been on grass more often this year than they have previously (to cut down on injuries). Having some friends who work on the nutrition side, our football team is well taken care of in the cafeteria and the fitness rooms as well.

I think teams need contact in the fall, remember those Christensen teams that couldn't tackle or break tackles?
And our inexperienced defense could use as many live reps as possible to try and learn. With that said, I believe our coaches preach player safety. I doubt practices are closed because they don't want us to see "smash this brick wall with your head" drills. During the spring game, the coaching staff got after Chavez for his hit on gentry (although it was later deemed clean) because it put gentry at risk. I think that's an example of how our coaches balance player safety and contact.
 
Within the next 10 years, I wouldn't be surprised if teams are limited to only one full contact practice a week on game weeks. Hard to say what it would be during camp though...
 
Injuries are why I tend to temper my expectations with Wyo football. We make judgments like the opening day starting lineup will be the same in November. Injuries hit every team, and it hurts the most for those who have little depth to begin with.

Concussions and hamstrings are no joke, but to this point...consider the team blessed. No major players have been lost to season-ending injuries, which can't be said for some other programs in the country. BYU is getting absolutely blasted by the injury bug this fall. Even their most delusional fans are dropping the bar of expectations as a result.

It's not ideal, but I'll take this over losing [insert key player] to a season ending injury in August.
 
Cowduck said:
Today's update from the Star-Tribune says that there around 20 players injured, mostly hamstrings and concussions. We've already heard of several players missing time because of concussions or "concussion-like symptoms." This is frankly unacceptable. I understand the competition in early camp for playing time is fierce, but it's on the coaching staff to protect the health of the players. And in the case of head injuries we're talking about life-altering consequences.

Do not come at me with "quit being a pussy," "Coach Bohl is old school and that's what we need," "head injuries are not really a problem," etc. There is way too much science at this point to deny that traumatic brain injury and sub-concussive impacts are a huge threat to the livelihood of the players. Football needs a major culture change on this issue or it will not continue being played in any recognizable form. Football teams have to practice smarter in order to reduce the amount of blows to the head players take. NFL teams are already drastically reducing full-contact practices. And really as a practical matter, if one quarter of our fucking roster is sitting the bench because of head injuries, you better believe that will negatively affect the team's performance.
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"Injuries" doesn't say anything about the severity of said injuries. Many times, players are held out of practice for precautionary reasons, especially on the last day in a stretch of five practices in three days. On paper, that looks like an injury when in reality it's a player who'd be on the field if there was a game on Saturday.
 
And there are many ways to get head injuries too. One of the most common ways is to "lead with the head" for defenders and RBs (especially Wick, as he likes to charge like a bull through defenses). But there are other ways as well, like bad collisions, hard hit (two objects colliding and the head is going to go bobblehead on ya, causing the concussion) and many other ways.
 
It is a bit concerning the amount of injuries especially head injuries but it could be the case of them going hard in training camp but also being extra precautious with injuries. Once the season starts I don't imagine they will go as hard in practice and we will see fewer injuries. So it is something to take note of but not something to be concerned with until the season gets going.
 
I actually see this as a good sign. In the past the players would have been expected to "play through" some head cobwebs. The fact that the coaches are holding the players out is a good thing.
 
WYO1016 said:
I actually see this as a good sign. In the past the players would have been expected to "play through" some head cobwebs. The fact that the coaches are holding the players out is a good thing.
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You assume that the coaches have any say in holding them out...
 
The fact is that it is football and the players know the risks of playing football before they ever step on the field.

I doubt Bohl is doing anything much different as far as competition goes than most other coaches in the country.

If anyone is concerned for the players then you should be happy that they are holding them out instead of making them play. I know they have been playing on the grass as well instead of on the field turf which makes it 40 degrees less Bohl said so they are trying to look out for them.

Sometimes teams get a few more injuries than others , just the way things happen sometimes. Never know when you are going to take a wrong step and get hit the wrong way or get your leg rolled up on accidentally. Don't think anyone is purposely trying to get the players hurt.

That being said I hope they can get back healthy as fast as possible and luck will be on our side in the injury department.
 
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