Injuries continuing to pile up for UConn football team

[uconnfan68]

Losing Houston would leave us incredibly thin at RB. Swenson came off as well and it didn't seem like he returned, also our Center was dinged up a few times, and hopefully Turner sitting the last few series after the fumble was just a coaches decision.

Guidone did leave for a few plays… Fortin airmailed Millen to cause the safety. Guidone was back in for the end.

 

[giddyup]

I think the S&C program might need a closer look. Too many injuries to be pure bad luck.

 

[JMick]

I think the S&C program might need a closer look. Too many injuries to be pure bad luck.

eh arent most of the injuries ACLs, separations, and broken bones? can't do much about any of those

 

[giddyup]

eh arent most of the injuries ACLs, separations, and broken bones? can't do much about any of those

Plenty you can do to strengthen the supporting muscle groups and keep the joints flexible. Bones you can’t do much with granted. Just suggesting it ought to be looked at.

 

[JMick]

Plenty you can do to strengthen the supporting muscle groups and keep the joints flexible. Bones you can’t do much with granted. Just suggesting it ought to be looked at.

you really can't do anything about separations and dislocations. the oddest thing about joint separation/dislocaiton issues is that dislocations and separations correlate highly with high testosterone levels among both men and women. that's why athletes are more susceptible to dislocations and separations than the general population.

 

[formerlurker]

you really can't do anything about separations and dislocations. the oddest thing about joint separation/dislocaiton issues is that dislocations and separations correlate highly with high testosterone levels among both men and women. that's why athletes are more susceptible to dislocations and separations than the general population

So you're saying I DON'T actually suffer from Low T?

I knew Flutie and Frank Thomas were full of s^t

 

[giddyup]

you really can't do anything about separations and dislocations. the oddest thing about joint separation/dislocaiton issues is that dislocations and separations correlate highly with high testosterone levels among both men and women. that's why athletes are more susceptible to dislocations and separations than the general population.

There is an interesting research article that correlates with what you and I are both taking about.

 

[giddyup]

There is an interesting research article that correlates with what you and I are both taking about.

I am referring to muscular and tendon imbalances which result from loading (I.e., exercises) during growth. This appears to be a function of hormonal levels during growth and how the tissue develops. So, if you got guys doing squats, leg presses and deadlifts without any extensions, lateral hip extensions, curls and lunges, you create imbalances among muscle groups.

I just think somebody ought to look at what they are doing to see if they are rounding out their work or just loading up the bar.

 

[Stinger92860]

Guidone did leave for a few plays… Fortin airmailed Millen to cause the safety. Guidone was back in for the end.

Should have lined him up under center. Hopefully Charlton learns going forward.

 

[RedStickHusky]

So you're saying I DON'T actually suffer from Low T?

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I knew Flutie and Frank Thomas were full of s^t

That Frank Thomas stuff is more than a little creepy.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Who was the center on the snap that almost went over Zions head?

 

[SubbaBub]

Plenty you can do to strengthen the supporting muscle groups and keep the joints flexible. Bones you can’t do much with granted. Just suggesting it ought to be looked at.

Our OL is moving people, Our DL is not getting pushed around and we are making more one on one tackles. S&C is fine. Recruit better bodies so you don't have to max out marginal players just to compete and you'll have fewer injuries.

If I'm looking at anyone it's the guy responsible for the cleats and maybe the tape up crew.

 

[businesslawyer]

Why are people needing to find people to blame for injuries? The NFL spends huge amounts of money on staff for S&C and medical and they can't prevent injuries. It's just part of the game. (the part that makes the future of football iffy.)

 

[Hoophound]

Why are people needing to find people to blame for injuries? The NFL spends huge amounts of money on staff for S&C and medical and they can't prevent injuries. It's just part of the game. (the part that makes the future of football iffy.)

I’d definitely look at more Pilates/Yoga etc., just in case. These guys put a lot of pressure on their bodies. As a coach, even if you think it is just bad luck, you have to try and mitigate it going forward.

The big issue that makes me lean toward it being bad luck is that the injuries are happening to our really talented players. Even last night, the guys hurt or cramping were indispensable players. Zion, Guidone, Swenson and Houston might be 4 of the 5 most important players we have left (Jackson Mitchell being #5)

 

[Jimdish255]

I think the S&C program might need a closer look. Too many injuries to be pure bad luck.

Highly speculative unless you can point to a pattern of specific types of injuries and circumstances.

 

[uconnfan68]

Should have lined him up under center. Hopefully Charlton learns going forward.

Good point, but I think Millen is more comfortable in the shotgun, and the offense runs for him through that.

 

[ZooCougar]

The cramping makes me wonder. One or two players, I get it. But it was widespread. I think this was an issue at Utah State as well.

It could also be that with our injuries we are very thin, and we can’t rotate as much.

 

[shizzle787]

The cramping makes me wonder. One or two players, I get it. But it was widespread. I think this was an issue at Utah State as well.

It could also be that with our injuries we are very thin, and we can’t rotate as much.

Miami (humidity) and Utah (elevation) are two environments climate-wise that are hard to prepare for.

 

[ZooCougar]

Miami (humidity) and Utah (elevation) are two environments climate-wise that are hard to prepare for.

Sure. Yet teams manage to do it all the time. They need to look at how they hydrate beforehand. There’s clearly opportunity to improve here.

 

[giddyup]

The only proposition made is they ought to look at their S&C program to see if they can improve the situation. Maybe they can. Maybe they can’t.

 

[huskymedic]

Mora Sunday Media availability update:

 

[The Viking]

That Frank Thomas stuff is more than a little creepy.

And she’ll like it too.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[ScottVib]

No Joly on the Depth chart?