tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post7439592548881643641..comments2023-11-03T04:38:20.417-04:00Comments on BULLDOGS BLOG: An interesting idea worth exploring: Eliminating kickoffsGeorgia Athleticshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516202366071408182noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-30049600238058389572011-06-07T15:41:40.568-04:002011-06-07T15:41:40.568-04:00This *isn't* 100% accurate.This *isn't* 100% accurate.King Jerichohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18402016807542451156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-55496988036252586442011-06-07T15:41:00.656-04:002011-06-07T15:41:00.656-04:00I agree with Larry. The amount of special teams (e...I agree with Larry. The amount of special teams (especially kick offs) plays compared to "normal" offense/defense is very low.<br /><br />This is 100% accurate, but it's better than what we're given:<br /><br />UGA had a total of 1870 plays last season.<br /> 814 offensive plays<br /> 828 defensive plays<br /> 116 punt plays<br /> 112 kickoff plays (may not include fair catches, that's not clear to me.)<br /><br />Out of 1870 plays, 112 were kickoffs, 112/1870 = 5.98% of the plays. If 17 players out of 126 that were catastrophically injured, 17/126 = 13.49%. 13.49% of the catastrophically injuries occurred on only 5.98% of the plays, you've clearly got a higher risk in those smaller percentage of plays.<br /><br />Now it's been awhile since my last statistics class, so correct me if I'm wrong, but if 13.49% of the injuries are happening in 5.98% of the plays, you're 225% more likely to get injured during a kickoff, right?King Jerichohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18402016807542451156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-60479222528855954812011-06-07T09:52:54.111-04:002011-06-07T09:52:54.111-04:00bulldogben, 17 out of 126 is actually 13.49% and i...bulldogben, 17 out of 126 is actually 13.49% and i am assuming that the average # of kickoffs compared to the average # of all other types of plays would probably be considerably lower. (maybe someone knows how to verify that.) so if your injury totals, and my assumption, are correct, kick-off injuries to other types would indeed be disproportionate.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16267772480598891338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-24145696389493424832011-06-07T09:01:06.257-04:002011-06-07T09:01:06.257-04:00Sam, that is completely false. From 1977-2009, of ...Sam, that is completely false. From 1977-2009, of 126 players below the pro level who had catastrophic injuries only 17 happened on kickoffs (5.5%).<br /><br />It has nothing to do with kickoffs and everything to do with technique. If you tackle with your head down you raise the risk of injury greatly.<br /><br />This idea is asinine and something for the media to talk about during a DEAD time of the year for college sports.BulldogBenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09113230694237723919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-71627815692965944242011-06-07T01:00:48.018-04:002011-06-07T01:00:48.018-04:00I really like the idea. Definitely a change of pac...I really like the idea. Definitely a change of pace, but just as exciting without the risk of injury for the players. Those are the guys we should really be looking out for.Lucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00130044849616441030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-39782509635122781322011-06-06T23:51:22.346-04:002011-06-06T23:51:22.346-04:00I saw this story today and immediately thought it ...I saw this story today and immediately thought it was an intriguing idea. I understand that kick-offs CAN be exciting, but if you look at them as a whole, most of them are pretty boring. The UGA record holder for career kick-off returns for a touchdown? Boykin, with 3; next is Gene Washington, with 2. Super exciting.<br /><br />Also, I remember seeing some statistic that showed a disproportionate number of serious injuries occurred on kick-offs. Injuries happen in football, but just calling it a tough sport can't justify irrational risks, otherwise we should just make pads and helmets illegal. <br /><br />Schiano's idea is far from perfect, but I am glad he is talking about it to bring attention to the issue. Kick-offs need to be changed before more athletes paralyze themselves on the field because we at home find it "exciting."Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00876040709784401411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-71400246304246742192011-06-06T23:49:00.273-04:002011-06-06T23:49:00.273-04:00First the name of the newspaper is "The Star ...First the name of the newspaper is "The Star Ledger." Although published in Newark, New Jersey, the name of the city was never part of its name.<br /><br />One of the downsides to all of this padding is that the players think they can hit harder. If we revert back to leather helmets, no face masks, and plastic and leather padding like they had in the 40s so they have to watch how they hit each other.<br /><br />Then we can find the modern day Charlie Trippi who played both sides of the ball while outplaying someone like Charlie "Choo-Choo" Justice in the sUGAr Bowl!<br /><br />Now were those the days?Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06863085136731395910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-82453432146855732322011-06-06T23:11:02.158-04:002011-06-06T23:11:02.158-04:00First,let's outlaw standing near Patti LaBelle...First,let's outlaw standing near Patti LaBelle's luggage at airports. Now, that's dangerous!Jim Stewart and Susan Storterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03633038122481008873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-21101237801357805102011-06-06T20:08:10.731-04:002011-06-06T20:08:10.731-04:00Don't like it.
And I've seen many broke l...Don't like it.<br /><br />And I've seen many broke legs on the soccer field.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-34437592359685993882011-06-06T19:59:20.963-04:002011-06-06T19:59:20.963-04:00I don't disagree that at least it's some c...I don't disagree that at least it's some creative thinking. What I don't like though is the potential "automatic first down" penalties that the receiving team could potentially incur, assuming it really is treated like a normal down. Defensive holding, roughing the kicker, etc.........it's already huge when that happens on a normal 4th down to keep the drive alive for the offense, but it seems like it would be an even bigger punishment right after a score or to start the game/half. The offense would be receiving the equivalent of a successful onsides kick, but without really having done anything. Seems too punitive to the defense and too rewarding to the offense in those situations.Reverend Whitewallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18354346827315621149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-20113821149609783922011-06-06T19:21:35.094-04:002011-06-06T19:21:35.094-04:00what happens when a team blocks the punt... would ...what happens when a team blocks the punt... would you equate that to a long kick return?dawgjamminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387611043667272696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-36851368628680663022011-06-06T19:01:49.908-04:002011-06-06T19:01:49.908-04:00I have read this blog for quite a while now, and h...I have read this blog for quite a while now, and have always enjoyed it. However, I have never been motivated to post until this moment. So that I can say what a terrible idea this is, and how you lost a few points of respect with me for acually liking it.scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14407280893327138860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-66322767965242271762011-06-06T18:20:24.471-04:002011-06-06T18:20:24.471-04:00Maybe we should next eliminate the forward pass be...Maybe we should next eliminate the forward pass because receivers are exposed to injuries and get hit at an alarming rate. Then we could eliminate blocking to alleviate contact. Next we may as well stop tackling. <br /><br />Then we could call football soccer<br />AladawgAladawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06888525630383222478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-41850957537679193692011-06-06T15:46:38.801-04:002011-06-06T15:46:38.801-04:00*rutgers*rutgersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-21672823513600399372011-06-06T15:46:02.537-04:002011-06-06T15:46:02.537-04:00I think Logan Gray will be sad he transferred, cau...I think Logan Gray will be sad he transferred, cause he could have fair caught kickoffs too.SDawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562066999226496400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-62136674436774771882011-06-06T15:34:25.977-04:002011-06-06T15:34:25.977-04:00I just want the no-shoe barefoot kick to come back...I just want the no-shoe barefoot kick to come back. Now that was cool.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01593817935022087470noreply@blogger.com