I'm no expert either, but I've read that it's an issue. Chip Kelly thinks that proper conditioning prevents such injuries. Here's an article about it.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000256451/article/chip-kelly-conditioning-plan-helps-prevent-injuries Rob Sent from my iPad > On Nov 11, 2013, at 8:18 PM, Jay Cicone <[email protected]> wrote: > > I will defer to the experts on that. Though the knee is a fragile joint that > can be destroyed by merely a few pounds pressure at just the right angle. > > From: [email protected] [[email protected]] on behalf of > mail.bobparks.com [[email protected]] > Sent: Monday, November 11, 2013 8:12 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [gatortalk] Fwd: [gatornews] [SUN]: Another UF player - middle > linebacker Antonio Morrison - out with injury > > Isn't the strength coach responsible for conditioning? Is there something > wrong with their training regime that is making their knees weakened? > > Oliver Barry, CRS, GRI > Real Estate Broker > Bob Parks, LLC > 1517 Hunt Club Blvd > Gallatin TN 37066 > 615-972-4239 > 615-826-4040 > Sent from my iPhone > > On Nov 11, 2013, at 6:52 PM, Woody <[email protected]> wrote: > >> How can this be his fault? >> >> >>> On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 5:24 PM, mail.bobparks.com <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> Isn't it time to hold the strength coach accountable for some of this? >>> >>> Oliver Barry, CRS, GRI >>> Real Estate Broker >>> Bob Parks, LLC >>> 1517 Hunt Club Blvd >>> Gallatin TN 37066 >>> 615-972-4239 >>> 615-826-4040 >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> Begin forwarded message: >>> >>>> From: Shane Ford <[email protected]> >>>> Date: November 11, 2013 at 2:19:28 PM CST >>>> To: GatorNEWS <[email protected]> >>>> Subject: [gatornews] [SUN]: Another UF player - middle linebacker Antonio >>>> Morrison - out with injury >>>> Reply-To: [email protected] >>>> Another UF player - middle linebacker Antonio Morrison - out with injury >>>> >>>> >>>> Sophomore starting middle linebacker Antonio Morrison will miss the rest >>>> of the season due to a knee injury, UF coach Will Muschamp announced >>>> Monday. >>>> Doug Finger/The Gainesville Sun >>>> By Robbie Andreu >>>> Gainesville SUN Staff writer >>>> Published: Monday, November 11, 2013 at 12:34 p.m. >>>> Last Modified: Monday, November 11, 2013 at 2:15 p.m. >>>> >>>> Florida’s depleting injury pattern for the season continues. Another week, >>>> another starter lost for the year. >>>> The latest casualty is starting middle linebacker Antonio Morrison, who >>>> injured his knee in Saturday’s loss to Vanderbilt and will require surgery. >>>> “Antonio Morrison will be out for the season,” UF coach Will Muschamp said >>>> Monday. “He tore his meniscus. It’s a radial tear, the same thing >>>> (starting tailback) Matt Jones did. So, very disappointed for him.” >>>> Morrison is the seventh starter (and second in two weeks) to go down with >>>> a season-ending injury, and the 10th overall. The other starters out for >>>> the year are quarterback Jeff Driskel, Jones, offensive tackle Chaz Green, >>>> offensive tackle Tyler Moore, defensive tackle Dominique Easley and wide >>>> receiver/kick returner Andre Debose. >>>> “(All the injuries) are definitely discouraging,” quarterback Tyler Murphy >>>> said. “But we don’t look to use that as an excuse. It’s unfortunate that >>>> we’ve had so many guys go down, but it’s an opportunity for some of the >>>> other guys and the younger guys to step up and play. >>>> “No other team is going to take it easy on us just because we have a few >>>> banged up guys. We’ve just got to be ready to go.” >>>> Along with the seven starters, the other players out for the year are >>>> linebacker Jeremi Powell, safety Nick Washington and linebacker Matt Rolin. >>>> Starting outside linebacker Michael Taylor will move to middle linebacker >>>> and start in Morrison’s place Saturday at South Carolina, Muschamp said. >>>> True freshman Jarrad Davis will make his first collegiate start at outside >>>> linebacker in Taylor’s spot. >>>> “Darrin Kitchens and Neiron (Ball) in sub situations can play inside,” >>>> Muschamp said. “Neiron will play inside regardless and Darrin will play on >>>> the edge. (True freshman) Alex Anzalone keeps coming on doing a good job >>>> for us. He’ll get some snaps.” >>>> Two other starters — Murphy and cornerback Marcus Roberson — also were >>>> injured in Saturday’s game and will miss some practice time this week. >>>> Murphy took some hits on his sore throwing shoulder, while Roberson >>>> sprained his ankle. >>>> “Tyler Murphy has a sore shoulder and he probably will not practice >>>> today,” Muschamp said. “He should get out there by Wednesday. Marcus >>>> Roberson probably will miss practice today and tomorrow and should be back >>>> with an ankle on Wednesday.” >>>> Murphy’s shoulder has been bothering him since he sprained it in the LSU >>>> game last month. He said he expects to be fine for Saturday’s game. >>>> “It’s very difficult just because after these last few losses and not >>>> playing well on Saturday, I need all the practice I can get,” Murphy said. >>>> “It’s just frustrating being banged up a little bit and having to sit out >>>> and try to get healthy. I’m just going to live in the training room and >>>> get healthy and try to get back out there as soon as possible. >>>> “Going into the practices, I’ve been fighting a little bit of pain, but >>>> nothing too crazy. But when I get to the game, adrenaline takes over and >>>> I’m usually good to go.” >>>> Redshirt freshman quarterback Skyler Mornhinweg will take more practice >>>> snaps in the interim. >>>> Starting wide receiver Solomon Patton is fine after slightly injuring his >>>> knee in the Vanderbilt game and not returning, Muschamp said. >>>> “He’ll practice today,” Muschamp said. >>>> Yet another starter, left offensive tackle D.J. Humphries, who missed the >>>> last two games with a sprained knee, is doubtful for Saturday’s game at >>>> South Carolina. >>>> Muschamp also said redshirt freshman linebacker Jeremi Powell, a starter >>>> on special teams, will have knee surgery this week. He tore his ACL in the >>>> loss to Missouri on Oct. 19. >>>> Despite the injury to Morrison, which damages depth at linebacker, >>>> Muschamp said the situation at the linebacker positions is still solid. >>>> “Mike moves into the Mike, which he’s more comfortable playing probably,” >>>> Muschamp said. “And Jarrad Davis is a guy that we’ve been very pleased >>>> with. He’s a younger player that’s going to be a very good player here. >>>> He’s played outstanding on special teams, and when he’s had his >>>> opportunities at linebacker, he’s played well. He’ll play well. >>>> “Alex Anzalone is a young player coming along that we’re excited about. >>>> And Neiron Ball has played well for us and has done some nice things. >>>> Darrin Kitchens, when he’s been healthy, has played well for us. >>>> “The key, to me, as much as anything, is keeping guys off the second >>>> level. That’s something we haven’t done consistently (with the defensive >>>> line).” >>>> Contact Robbie Andreu at 352-374-5022 or [email protected]. 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