College Football Random Thought Of The Day

[bah007]

Don't remember how true it is but IIRC A&M had a problem with UT exploring the possibility of airing Texas HS football and other UIL competitions on the Longhorn Network.

UT did explore that possibility but they were quickly shot down so it's irrelevant. There was never a chance that was going to happen as it's an NCAA issue.

The reason the conference members got mad about it was because Texas made tons of money off the ESPN deal.

 

[steelbtexan]

Texas wanted to do a joint network with A&M. A&M didn't want in. Didn't think it would be profitable. Texas made bank and then A&M threw a tantrum.

The entire conference signed off on the LHN. Nobody else wanted to do the legwork to get one started up. And then when it got picked up by ESPN it was all of a sudden unfair even though everybody else had the same opportunity but declined.

Hence A&M Butthurt and moving off to the SEC.

They tried to call UT's bluff by holding the traditional Thanksgiving game as leverage to get $$$$ off of the LHN after A&M said they wanted no part of the LHN. UT/Dodds told A&M to take their ball and go to the SEC. Rightfully so and the rest is history.

In short A&M's bad decisions and inferiority complex lead to the end of one of the greatest rivalries of all time. Oh well so be it.

 

[bah007]

Hence A&M Butthurt and moving off to the SEC.

They tried to call UT's bluff by holding the traditional Thanksgiving game as leverage to get $$$$ off of the LHN after A&M said they wanted no part of the LHN. UT/Dodds told A&M to take their ball and go to the SEC. Rightfully so and the rest is history.

In short A&M's bad decisions and inferiority complex lead to the end of one of the greatest rivalries of all time. Oh well so be it.

I'm a UT guy but I don't think the move was dictated by butthurt. A&M's leadership has wanted in to the SEC since the 90s or earlier. They got invited. They accepted. I think it's a good move for them. They are a cultural fit with those schools.

The schools could still play if they wanted to. Numerous major rivalries have survived conference changes.

A&M's fans do have a massive inferiority complex with Texas. And they are butthurt about anything and everything involving Texas. But I don't believe for a second that Texas had anything to do with them leaving the conference. They left because they wanted to. They just wanted to screw Texas on the way out by starting all this drama about Texas being impossible to work with.

 

[steelbtexan]

I'm a UT guy but I don't think the move was dictated by butthurt. A&M's leadership has wanted in to the SEC since the 90s or earlier. They got invited. They accepted. I think it's a good move for them. They are a cultural fit with those schools.

The schools could still play if they wanted to. Numerous major rivalries have survived conference changes.

A&M's fans do have a massive inferiority complex with Texas. And they are butthurt about anything and everything involving Texas. But I don't believe for a second that Texas had anything to do with them leaving the conference. They left because they wanted to. They just wanted to screw Texas on the way out by starting all this drama about Texas being impossible to work with.

I believe this is true, I knew when Arkansas went to the SEC A&M said they wanted to follow but I always thought of it as a threat to get UT to give up more revenue when conference realignment happened and the LHN thing was the final straw where UT finally said you had your chance to join and said no, so you're not getting any $$$$ out of LHN. You want to leave, then leave.

Check your PM's I've got a draft question for you.

 

[htownfan32]

I'm a UT guy but I don't think the move was dictated by butthurt. A&M's leadership has wanted in to the SEC since the 90s or earlier. They got invited. They accepted. I think it's a good move for them. They are a cultural fit with those schools.

The schools could still play if they wanted to. Numerous major rivalries have survived conference changes.

A&M's fans do have a massive inferiority complex with Texas. And they are butthurt about anything and everything involving Texas. But I don't believe for a second that Texas had anything to do with them leaving the conference. They left because they wanted to. They just wanted to screw Texas on the way out by starting all this drama about Texas being impossible to work with.

Have you wandered on to Shaggybevo or Orangebloods as of late? Pretty sure it's the opposite, man. This comes after the usual protestation that OU is UT's real rival, mind you.

Even TexAgs is tame compared to Shaggy & Orangebloods.

 

[Mollywhopper]

Updated..

Open Jobs:
Florida State
Kent State
Louisiana Monroe
Rice
South Alabama
Tennessee
UCF
UTEP

Filled Jobs:
Arizona St.- Herm Edwards
Florida- Dan Mullen
Georgia Southern- Chad Lunsford
Mississippi St. - Joe Moorhead
Nebraska- Scott Frost
Ole Miss- Matt Luke
Oregon St.- Jonathan Smith
Texas A&M - Jimbo Fisher
UCLA- Chip Kelly

 

[bah007]

Have you wandered on to Shaggybevo or Orangebloods as of late? Pretty sure it's the opposite, man. This comes after the usual protestation that OU is UT's real rival, mind you.

Even TexAgs is tame compared to Shaggy & Orangebloods.

You will never see me defend Texas fans on here. I love the school and the team. I don't love the administration, but I think overall they do a fine job. Texas has one of the worst fan-bases in the country, at least in the top ten.

 

[TexansSeminole]

Is that Florida State kicker expected to be drafted?
Got to admit I like the fight in Ricky Aguayo!

Some of the strange story leading up to the brawl.

https://www.sbnation.com/college-fo...ayo-florida-state-fraternities-attack-turntle

Really strange stuff happening at FSU.

There are also reports that Aguayo and Izzo actually broke into a neighboring house and trashed it, killed a turtle, and then were jumped by the frat after the owners of the neighboring house caught them. You can’t make this stuff up.

And no Aguayo isn’t any good and shouldn’t be close to drafted.

In regards to A&M, I don’t know the back story, but the SEC is the premier conference for making money. Smart move by them.

 

[htownfan32]

There are also reports that Aguayo and Izzo actually broke into a neighboring house and trashed it, killed a turtle, and then were jumped by the frat after the owners of the neighboring house caught them. You can’t make this stuff up.

And no Aguayo isn’t any good and shouldn’t be close to drafted.

In regards to A&M, I don’t know the back story, but the SEC is the premier conference for making money. Smart move by them.

The infamous "Turntle" lol. That's just a weird weird story

 

[htownfan32]

Updated..

Open Jobs:
Kent State
Louisiana Monroe
SMU


Filled Jobs:
Arizona St.- Herm Edwards
Arkansas - Chad Morris
Florida- Dan Mullen
Florida State - Willie Taggart
Georgia Southern- Chad Lunsford
Mississippi St. - Joe Moorhead
Nebraska- Scott Frost
Ole Miss- Matt Luke
Oregon - Mario Cristobal
Oregon St.- Jonathan Smith
Rice - Mike Bloomgren
South Alabama - Joey Jones
Tennessee - Jeremy Pruitt
Texas A&M - Jimbo Fisher
UCF - Josh Heupel
UCLA- Chip Kelly
UTEP - Dana Dimel

Hmm, the colors are being weird. Let me try again

 

[htownfan32]

Open Jobs:
Kent State
Louisiana Monroe
SMU


Filled Jobs:
Arizona St.- Herm Edwards
Arkansas - Chad Morris
Florida- Dan Mullen
Florida State - Willie Taggart
Georgia Southern- Chad Lunsford
Mississippi St. - Joe Moorhead
Nebraska- Scott Frost
Ole Miss- Matt Luke
Oregon - Mario Cristobal
Oregon St.- Jonathan Smith
Rice - Mike Bloomgren
South Alabama - Joey Jones
Tennessee - Jeremy Pruitt
Texas A&M - Jimbo Fisher
UCF - Josh Heupel
UCLA- Chip Kelly
UTEP - Dana Dimel

 

[Bulls on Parade]

I really like the Herm Edwards hire for Arizona State.
I'm a big fan of Herm: Great motivator and man.
I may have to start following ASU more closely now.

That almost made me cry on NFL Live today!
I admire and respect a great man like Herm.

 

[Insideop]

Open Jobs:
Kent State
Louisiana Monroe
SMU


Filled Jobs:
Arizona St.- Herm Edwards
Arkansas - Chad Morris
Florida- Dan Mullen
Florida State - Willie Taggart
Georgia Southern- Chad Lunsford
Mississippi St. - Joe Moorhead
Nebraska- Scott Frost
Ole Miss- Matt Luke
Oregon - Mario Cristobal
Oregon St.- Jonathan Smith
Rice - Mike Bloomgren
South Alabama - Joey Jones
Tennessee - Jeremy Pruitt
Texas A&M - Jimbo Fisher
UCF - Josh Heupel
UCLA- Chip Kelly
UTEP - Dana Dimel

So which team do you think had the best hire? Personally, I think Tennessee might surprise. Just not sure about Frost to Nebraska and Morris to Arkansas. They may not be ready but we'll see. Kelly and Fisher were the big hires and both could go either way IMO. Taggart to Fla St could be good and Mullen could turn the Florida program around. Next year should be interesting with these programs and how much, if at all, they improve.

 

[htownfan32]

So which team do you think had the best hire? Personally, I think Tennessee might surprise. Just not sure about Frost to Nebraska and Morris to Arkansas. They may not be ready but we'll see. Kelly and Fisher were the big hires and both could go either way IMO. Taggart to Fla St could be good and Mullen could turn the Florida program around. Next year should be interesting with these programs and how much, if at all, they improve.

I think Chip Kelly at UCLA is the most surefire success of the big hires given his familiarity with the PAC-12 and the style of play in that league. I think Frost to Nebraska is the most overrated one. Nebraska's blue blood days are over IMO.

 

[htownfan32]

I really like the Herm Edwards hire for Arizona State.
I'm a big fan of Herm: Great motivator and man.
I may have to start following ASU more closely now.

That almost made me cry on NFL Live today!
I admire and respect a great man like Herm.

ASU fans on Reddit seem to think they've made the worst hire of this year's carousel. That might just be a sign of a negative fanbase, but they wanted Sumlin or someone else.

 

[gs27]

I think Chip Kelly at UCLA is the most surefire success of the big hires given his familiarity with the PAC-12 and the style of play in that league. I think Frost to Nebraska is the most overrated one. Nebraska's blue blood days are over IMO.

Curious to know what you define as a blue blood program. College football is cyclical, no team will dominate forever. Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson and Oklahoma will all go through future down turns, that is inevitable. What I define as blue blood programs are those that can maintain relevance to their fan base through the down turns. Nebraska has the NCAA record for consecutive sell outs and show no signs of that ending. They are the definition of a blue blood.

 

[badboy]

Josh Rosen out for tonight's Cactus Bowl But team did well without him..whoops UCLA just fumbles as I type this. Some have Rosen (two concussions this season) going first over all. Think he will drop?

 

[ATXtexanfan]

This OU Georgia game is fantastic

 

[OptimisticTexan]

This OU Georgia game is fantastic

0230 where I'm at, late but hooked. Really like that Anderson (RB- OK) guy!!!!! Slippery downhill runner with just enough speed and nice hands. He could declare for the draft if he chooses.

 

[justmy2cents]

This OU Georgia game is fantastic

It really was !! I would love to have the luxury of drafting the two running backs from Georgia - Chub and Michel .... talk about thunder and lightning ! Note to self ... do not be distracted .... focus on nothing else before offensive line is solved .... nothing else ....nothing else !!

 

[htownfan32]

Lots of reports out there that A&M is close to poaching LSU's defensive coordinator, Dave Aranda.

 

[htownfan32]

Aranda signed 2.5 million/year, 10 mill guaranteed extension with LSU. A&M hires Mike Elko away from Notre Dame for 1.8 mil a year.

College Football is big business now.

 

[Insideop]

Aranda signed 2.5 million/year, 10 mill guaranteed extension with LSU. A&M hires Mike Elko away from Notre Dame for 1.8 mil a year.

College Football is big business now.

Don't really know much about Elko but I thought A&M would be able to hire a DC from one of the other SEC schools. Does Elko have any SEC coaching experience? His defenses at ND didn't seem all that impressive to me (ranked 46th in total defense nationally), and to pay that kind of money! I hope they know what they're doing or it could be another long season for the Aggies.

 

[htownfan32]

Don't really know much about Elko but I thought A&M would be able to hire a DC from one of the other SEC schools. Does Elko have any SEC coaching experience? His defenses at ND didn't seem all that impressive to me (ranked 46th in total defense nationally), and to pay that kind of money! I hope they know what they're doing or it could be another long season for the Aggies.

Elko turned Wake Forest into one of the top defensive units in the nation during his stay there. Wake Forest of all places, vs legit ACC teams. Also, Notre Dame was 27th in PPG allowed (up from around 70th last year). Fisher has coached against him and I expect wanted him from that perspective.

College football pundits seem to love the hire. He's an up and comer, and I expect he'll only be in College Station for 3-4 years at the most before he's getting HC looks.

Some quick facts I dredged up when the hire was announced:

*ESPN also ranked Notre Dame's defense #10 in efficiency.
*Notre Dame's 2017 defense gave up more than 20 points only three times.
*In 2016, Wake Forest defense ranked in the top-20 of the FBS in fumbles recovered (third), turnovers forced (10th), sacks (12th), defensive TDs (17th), red zone defense (17th) and scoring defense (20th)
*Wake Forest was one of four schools in the FBS to rank in the top-20 in turnovers forced, sacks and scoring defense in 2016 (the other three schools -- Alabama, Clemson and Washington -- qualified for the College Football Playoff)
*Spent five seasons as Bowling Green's defensive coordinator (2009-13)
* The BG Falcons' defense led the Mid-American Conference in scoring defense, total defense, rush defense and pass defense in each of his last two seasons

 

[Insideop]

Elko turned Wake Forest into one of the top defensive units in the nation during his stay there. Wake Forest of all places, vs legit ACC teams. Also, Notre Dame was 27th in PPG allowed (up from around 70th last year). Fisher has coached against him and I expect wanted him from that perspective.

College football pundits seem to love the hire. He's an up and comer, and I expect he'll only be in College Station for 3-4 years at the most before he's getting HC looks.

Some quick facts I dredged up when the hire was announced:

*ESPN also ranked Notre Dame's defense #10 in efficiency.
*Notre Dame's 2017 defense gave up more than 20 points only three times.
*In 2016, Wake Forest defense ranked in the top-20 of the FBS in fumbles recovered (third), turnovers forced (10th), sacks (12th), defensive TDs (17th), red zone defense (17th) and scoring defense (20th)
*Wake Forest was one of four schools in the FBS to rank in the top-20 in turnovers forced, sacks and scoring defense in 2016 (the other three schools -- Alabama, Clemson and Washington -- qualified for the College Football Playoff)
*Spent five seasons as Bowling Green's defensive coordinator (2009-13)
* The BG Falcons' defense led the Mid-American Conference in scoring defense, total defense, rush defense and pass defense in each of his last two seasons

I did read that he is an "up and comer" and the stats you posted are impressive, but he'll be in the SEC West now. So, I guess I'll just take a wait and see approach and hope that he can really build that defense into something like the old "Wrecking Crew" defenses. If he can do that then A&M might start getting into the national title hunt. But, that's "putting the cart before the horse" so let's just wait and see what he can do this 1st season.

 

[texan279]

Good championship game so far...

 

[texan279]

Saban's got balls of steel to bench Hurts in the second half...

 

[StarStruck]

Wow! That TD pass after the huge sack was amazing!

 

[Bulls on Parade]

What a game! Roll Tide Roll!
Nick Saban is the best in the business.
Six National championships as a head coach.
At 66 years old how many more can he win?
Could have had seven 'chips if not for Deshaun Watson. LOL

 

[Bulls on Parade]

Wow! That TD pass after the huge sack was amazing!

I felt bad for the Alabama kicker missing a chip shot field goal as time expired that could have won the game in regulation. I still don't know how anybody can hook it wide left like that. I could have kicked it better. Had Alabama gone on to lose in Overtime he may have never lived that one down.

Alabama won so it's all good! That was a great game!!!!!!

 

[StarStruck]

I felt bad for the Alabama kicker missing a chip shot field goal as time expired that could have won the game in regulation. I still don't know how anybody can hook it wide left like that. I could have kicked it better. Had Alabama gone on to lose in Overtime he may have never lived that one down.

Kickers make some of those field goals look easy, especially on short yards, but they aren't guaranteed. We see it happen in the pros at critical times as well. I think now it was all worth it after seeing how that freshman took that huge sack only to come back on the next play and nail it.

 

[WolverineFan]

Saban is the best big game coach I've ever seen. His teams are always so resilient and always punch back when down.

 

[Bulls on Parade]

The ESPN crew watches as DeVonta Smith catches the 41-yard national championship-winning touchdown pass from Tua Tagovailoa in the Alabama Crimson Tide's 26-23 overtime win over the Georgia Bulldogs, with LZ Granderson shouting "He did not just do that!"

And Nick Saban! Classy win or lose. Great job!

 

[Scooter]

I felt bad for the Alabama kicker missing a chip shot field goal as time expired that could have won the game in regulation. I still don't know how anybody can hook it wide left like that. I could have kicked it better.

Trust me, it's light years more difficult than it looks. Kickers have a similar lifespan in the NFL as anyone else, because there's a select few who can do it at an elite level - the dropoff in college is huge as far as I've seen. I'm not absolving a missed chip, it shouldn't happen, but I take offense when it's assumed that anyone could do it.

 

[Bulls on Parade]

Scooter, maybe I shouldn't have said I could make that field goal but at least come closer. I know I could have centered the kick a lot better. That kick was hooked wide left by an incredible margin. I was trying to express my shock by how badly it was hooked left. As if he missed it on purpose.

 

[Scooter]

So much alcohol, thanks for not quoting me lol

 

[Bulls on Parade]

Scooter, I'll get drunk with you!
F this and F that, let's just drink!!!!!
I wonder what the Alabama kicker was drinking? LOL

 

[JB]

It'a obvious the pressure got to him... he forgot his third step left

 

[CloakNNNdagger]

Student-athletes losing in the compensation game
By Jenny Dial Creech, Houston Chronicle

January 12, 2018
The conversation never stops.

College football is a billion dollar industry.

The athletes that make it such don't earn any money for doing so.

The list of pros and cons to paying student-athletes is long and each side makes a valid point.

When it's all said and done though, something has to give. The NCAA might not want to compensate players for an array of reasons. But it's also holding them back from making money on their own.


That's a problem.

Student-athletes are given a scholarship, a small stipend for essentials and the undeniable advantage of an education.


But college football players are held back from having jobs and find themselves in hot water if they find ways to put money in their pockets.

"I don't think any college player thinks someone should be handing over NFL money," said Bralon Addison, a Hightower and Oregon alum. "But I think it would be wise to look at the situation from a player's point of view. Being able to have spending money to go out to eat or even to go see a movie on an off week isn't too much to ask for. And there aren't really ways to do that."

Addison, who played for the Ducks for three seasons, said that during each football season he spent about 60 hours just on football - practices, team meetings, film sessions, individual workouts. He also had a full course load.

In the offseason, he spent about half the time on football. For the course of the school year, time spent in football averaged nearly 40 hours a week - the same as a full time job.

"It's not like there was time to also go out and get a side job to make extra money," Addison said. "I think a lot of people don't realize that."

Because of that, many aren't gaining any work experience either. In the case of Addison, who spent his youth playing football, basketball and running track on repeat for years, he went into college having never had a job.

He also didn't work through college because of his grueling schedule.

He spent two years working for a chance to play in the NFL - made two practice squads in that time - and now is close to finishing his degree and trying to enter the workforce.

Addison will be the first to tell you how grateful he is for the college education. He also knows that without work experience, though, entering the workforce - even with a college degree - is tough.

"Thousands of players aren't making it to the NFL," Addison said. "You see the commercials all the time. That athletes are going pro in something else. That's harder than they realize."

Most players realize that they aren't making it past the collegiate level. But when some have started to realize their talents in other areas, they are halted or forced to make tough decisions.

Before last season, UCF kicker Donald De La Haye gave up football because he was forced to choose between it and the YouTube channel he'd created that was earning revenue.

He'd been making YouTube videos since he was 13 but the NCAA wouldn't allow him to continue and to be a collegiate athlete. He has since signed with a sports media company and is pursuing his talents in that area.

It's unfair that the same institution that tells athletes they are likely to end up with a different career path won't let student-athletes excel in that career path while in school.

The biggest argument against paying athletes is that they are receiving a free education.

Former college players would argue - with merit - that the education isn't free.

THE REST OF THE STORY

 

[PapaL]

College football lost a legend when Keith Jackson passed away this morning. I will always associate his voice with college football. He was 89 years old. Be in peace Keith.

 

[Bulls on Parade]

College football lost a legend when Keith Jackson passed away this morning. I will always associate his voice with college football. He was 89 years old. Be in peace Keith.

He was part of the greatest bowl game of all time! The Texas vs. USC 2006 Rose Bowl National Championship Game. One of the greatest football games ever played for that matter. I'll never forget that game played on January 4, 2006.

 

[PapaL]

VY was the best player that year and on a night where all the stars were out, he was the biggest and brightest. He truly saved his best game for that night at the granddaddy of them all...

 

[Lucky]

Would have loved to hear Keith’s call of the Bama-Georgia championship game.

 

[OptimisticTexan]

Student-athletes losing in the compensation game
By Jenny Dial Creech, Houston Chronicle

January 12, 2018
The conversation never stops.

College football is a billion dollar industry.

The athletes that make it such don't earn any money for doing so.

The list of pros and cons to paying student-athletes is long and each side makes a valid point.

When it's all said and done though, something has to give. The NCAA might not want to compensate players for an array of reasons. But it's also holding them back from making money on their own.


That's a problem.

Student-athletes are given a scholarship, a small stipend for essentials and the undeniable advantage of an education.


But college football players are held back from having jobs and find themselves in hot water if they find ways to put money in their pockets.

"I don't think any college player thinks someone should be handing over NFL money," said Bralon Addison, a Hightower and Oregon alum. "But I think it would be wise to look at the situation from a player's point of view. Being able to have spending money to go out to eat or even to go see a movie on an off week isn't too much to ask for. And there aren't really ways to do that."

Addison, who played for the Ducks for three seasons, said that during each football season he spent about 60 hours just on football - practices, team meetings, film sessions, individual workouts. He also had a full course load.

In the offseason, he spent about half the time on football. For the course of the school year, time spent in football averaged nearly 40 hours a week - the same as a full time job.

"It's not like there was time to also go out and get a side job to make extra money," Addison said. "I think a lot of people don't realize that."

Because of that, many aren't gaining any work experience either. In the case of Addison, who spent his youth playing football, basketball and running track on repeat for years, he went into college having never had a job.

He also didn't work through college because of his grueling schedule.

He spent two years working for a chance to play in the NFL - made two practice squads in that time - and now is close to finishing his degree and trying to enter the workforce.

Addison will be the first to tell you how grateful he is for the college education. He also knows that without work experience, though, entering the workforce - even with a college degree - is tough.

"Thousands of players aren't making it to the NFL," Addison said. "You see the commercials all the time. That athletes are going pro in something else. That's harder than they realize."

Most players realize that they aren't making it past the collegiate level. But when some have started to realize their talents in other areas, they are halted or forced to make tough decisions.

Before last season, UCF kicker Donald De La Haye gave up football because he was forced to choose between it and the YouTube channel he'd created that was earning revenue.

He'd been making YouTube videos since he was 13 but the NCAA wouldn't allow him to continue and to be a collegiate athlete. He has since signed with a sports media company and is pursuing his talents in that area.

It's unfair that the same institution that tells athletes they are likely to end up with a different career path won't let student-athletes excel in that career path while in school.

The biggest argument against paying athletes is that they are receiving a free education.

Former college players would argue - with merit - that the education isn't free.

THE REST OF THE STORY

CNNND, I like this story but to some degree it validates the idea that some of the HS athletes might like the idea of jumping directly into an NFL Developmental League where they can focus 100% of their energy towards becoming a professional athlete while being compensated for their time.

At the same time, a mind is a terrible thing to lose (borrowed). What if a DFL set-up a scholarship program for those athletes that didn't make it had an opportunity to return to school for an education. if an owner could pony up the bucks for a franchise, they should be in a position to offer something like this as well. Or, they could do like a lot of other young students whose parents don't have the money for college....join the military for a 4 year hitch and walk out with a Post 9-11 GI Bill for 4 years of school. There are many other avenues to success provided your driven in that direction.

 

[CloakNNNdagger]

Don't know who this joker is...........but come on, man...........hitting your "opponent" with your knuckles right into the side of his helmet...........didn't learn from hitting with the right hand............had to check out the strength of the bones in his opposite hand.................

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[CloakNNNdagger]

Maryland QB Kasim Hill has a confirmed left ACL rupture suffered against Indiana (tore his right ACL 14 months ago). Maryland has now had six Quarterback ACL tears in the last seven seasons.

 

[gwallaia]

Cloak, are there any preventive measures that can be taken to protect against ACL injuries?

 

[CloakNNNdagger]

Sporting News‏Verified account@sportingnews 5h5 hours ago


Harvard RB Devin Darrington flips the bird 5 yards before crossing into the endzone. Touchdown is reversed following unsportsmanlike conduct penalty

VIDEO

 

[CloakNNNdagger]

Cloak, are there any preventive measures that can be taken to protect against ACL injuries?

I just accidentally came across your post (I don't tend to venture into this section but occasionally). A recent review of available studies was published in the Current Reviews of Musculoskeletal Medicine 2017 Sep; 10. It concluded that prevention has to focus on proper nerve and muscle control of the knee [All this starts with thorough baseline and follow up interval testing]. Exercises aim to increase muscle power, balance, and improve core strength and stability. Training and cconditioning must be done year round. Practice in proper landing techniques after jumps are essential. When pivoting, crouching and bening at the knees and hips must be taught to reduce the stress on the ACL. And strengthening hamstrings and quads so that they work together properly, without one entirely overpowering the other.........this last can work to prevent other knee injuries as well as many other lower extremity injuries.

Nothing, of course is fool proof..........and contact ACL injuries, although they can also be minimized by the above, create a great obstacle to prevention.

 

[TD]

Trevor Lawrence is Jeff Spicoli on steroids.