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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 2:35 pm to Crowknowsbest
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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Posted on 10/6/14 at 2:40 pm to ThaKaptin
For the folks doubting that turf isnt more dangerous, heres some facts from a reputable sports source. I linked it in my previous post but I am going to reiterate it and add it to the OP just to make sure you all see it.
"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."
"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."
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