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re: Is there a legitimate reason that Ole Miss uses turf on their field than grass?
Posted on 10/6/14 at 2:16 pm to ThaKaptin
Posted on 10/6/14 at 2:16 pm to ThaKaptin
I doubt there's a significant link between turf and leg injuries. If anything, you don't have inconsistencies and divots in the surface that could cause problems. Cleats can get caught it it though.
I always hated playing on sports turf because it made my knees and ankles sore and was really hot. I would guess most college players are used to it though. Most major programs have a turf practice field of some kind.
I always hated playing on sports turf because it made my knees and ankles sore and was really hot. I would guess most college players are used to it though. Most major programs have a turf practice field of some kind.
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Posted on 10/6/14 at 2:35 pm to Crowknowsbest
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I doubt there's a significant link between turf and leg injuries. If anything, you don't have inconsistencies and divots in the surface that could cause problems. Cleats can get caught it it though.
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College football players suffer knee injuries about 40 percent more often when playing on an artificial surface compared to when they're playing on grass, according to a new study.
Fox News article on turf related injuries
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I always hated playing on sports turf because it made my knees and ankles sore and was really hot.
Sounds to me like a recipe for injury
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I would guess most college players are used to it though. Most major programs have a turf practice field of some kind.
Like I said though, they are usually only used in inclement weather or to prepare for high noise situations so they are used regularly enough to train muscle memory.
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