Fake Injures and SEC

[WoodsmanVol]

Freak - If this was already posted, please delete the thread. Looks like Sank man has heard the the yips about fake injures.

SEC cracks down on coaches and teams faking injuries to slow hurry-up offenses

The Southeastern Conference is cracking down on its players falling down and feigning injuries. In a letter to league coaches and athletic directors that was shared with The Associated Press, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey is telling teams to “stop any and all activity related to faking injuries to cr

apnews.com

 

[oUTraged]

Freak - If this was already posted, please delete the thread. Looks like Sank man has heard the the yips about fake injures.

SEC cracks down on coaches and teams faking injuries to slow hurry-up offenses

The Southeastern Conference is cracking down on its players falling down and feigning injuries. In a letter to league coaches and athletic directors that was shared with The Associated Press, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey is telling teams to “stop any and all activity related to faking injuries to cr

apnews.com

And how are you going to prove if an injury is fake or not?

 

[OrangeVolMan]

The only ones that will be enforced are the very obvious ones. Like AL tried to pull against us or Ole Miss where you see a coach tells a player to go down.

 

[SonOfGodVolforlife]

And how are you going to prove if an injury is fake or not?

I’m not sure.. a lot of kentuckys injuries sure was after Tn hit a big play and was getting momentum. A couple of those Kentucky players should look into the WWE

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

I think it's hysterical that Sankey comes out and issues this. You can't issue fines when what the teams are doing are not against the rules. How about solving the issues by putting a rule in place that helps alleviate the problem first. And then if it continues, fine em.

 

[VolDave53]

If you noticed in SEC play yesterday, the players were putting more effort in displaying agony when they went down with "injuries". Thespian arts personified.

 

[90 Vol]

I’m not sure.. a lot of kentuckys injuries sure was after Tn hit a big play and was getting momentum. A couple of those Kentucky players should look into the WWE

Players will just get better at acting.

 

[WoodsmanVol]

And how are you going to prove if an injury is fake or not?

I just posted the link, I don't make the rules, and I’m not a doctor.
One thing for sure, if we see an injured player, come back on the field, miraculously recovered after one play, it will be questioned.
At least a first step is taken on this funky foolishness.

 

[Ovol]

I will say I never saw an injured player get up, run 3 steps, then turn a somersault. Until last night.

 

[m1al]

If you noticed in SEC play yesterday, the players were putting more effort in displaying agony when they went down with "injuries". Thespian arts personified.

SEC schools will now be adding Drama 101 and 102 to football player's required classes..

 

[GiveHim6InSC]

If you noticed in SEC play yesterday, the players were putting more effort in displaying agony when they went down with "injuries". Thespian arts personified.

Acting like their leg fell off and back in 2 plays later.

 

[m1al]

I will say I never saw an injured player get up, run 3 steps, then turn a somersault. Until last night.

That "roll" was epic. I often do that when I hurt myself during normal everyday activities.. I thought I was the only one..... until last night.

 

[BelleVol]

The issue got worse after the Sankey mandate. What a joke.
It is not the way to solve the problem but nobody wants to address removing the “injured” player from the series at a minimum.

 

[vols40]

The issue got worse after the Sankey mandate. What a joke.
It is not the way to solve the problem but nobody wants to address removing the “injured” player from the series at a minimum.

This eliminates the issue as soon as this rule is adopted.

 

[Vol8188]

This is a terrible move by the SEC.

 

[Delmar]

I’m not sure.. a lot of kentuckys injuries sure was after Tn hit a big play and was getting momentum. A couple of those Kentucky players should look into the WWE

I believe #11 went down once and looked like he needed a stretcher when he was helped off. He was back in two plays later and looked fine.

 

[The Vin Man]

Just make an injured player sit out the rest of the series. As is, the only thing it will do is eliminate the blatant ones, and coaches will find a way around that.

 

[SpookyAction]

I believe #11 went down once and looked like he needed a stretcher when he was helped off. He was back in two plays later and looked fine.

I was very pleased when he actually cared enough about the game to act like he was injured. I respect that he really wanted it to seem legit.

Sometimes the lack of effort given when flopping is more offensive than stealing a timeout.

 

[UTFranklinVol]

I think it's hysterical that Sankey comes out and issues this. You can't issue fines when what the teams are doing are not against the rules. How about solving the issues by putting a rule in place that helps alleviate the problem first. And then if it continues, fine em.

There can never be a rule because you're asking refs to decide if a player is really injured or not and player safety will be questioned. This is only something that can be reviewed after the fact and fines issued. No rule is possible.

 

[vols40]

There can never be a rule because you're asking refs to decide if a player is really injured or not and player safety will be questioned. This is only something that can be reviewed after the fact and fines issued. No rule is possible.

A rule that requires injured players to sit the rest of that possession will absolutely stop it. And in this era of feelings it can be passed for "safety concerns" for the "injured" player.

 

[Vol8188]

A rule that requires injured players to sit the rest of that possession will absolutely stop it. And in this era of feelings it can be passed for "safety concerns" for the "injured" player.

2 possessions, but I agree.

 

[Illinoisvolfan2]

I think it's hysterical that Sankey comes out and issues this. You can't issue fines when what the teams are doing are not against the rules. How about solving the issues by putting a rule in place that helps alleviate the problem first. And then if it continues, fine em.

Yes. I’ve liked the suggestion that an injured player has to sit the rest of the series. If someone is hurt enough to force a play stoppage and be helped off the field they should sit for a few minutes for their safety

 

[Dadof2Vols]

And how are you going to prove if an injury is fake or not?

I saw no fake injuries yesterday. The training staff came out for all Kensucky injury timeouts and had to help walk all players off. No fake injuries.

Mandatory football player Acting 101 class at Kensucky working well.

 

[OrangeVolMan]

I think it's hysterical that Sankey comes out and issues this. You can't issue fines when what the teams are doing are not against the rules. How about solving the issues by putting a rule in place that helps alleviate the problem first. And then if it continues, fine em.

The SEC and Sankey sure can assess fines for things that aren’t against the rules. It’s not against the rules for fans to rush the field but SEC issues fines for it. Not saying they will assess anyone for faking injury but the SEC has the authority to do it.

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

There can never be a rule because you're asking refs to decide if a player is really injured or not and player safety will be questioned. This is only something that can be reviewed after the fact and fines issued. No rule is possible.

Make ALL injured players sit out for a designated time. This may not solve it entirely but it sure would cut down on some it. Allows team trainers more time to evaluate players on the sidelines which puts the players safety first, and also makes coaches think longer and harder about faking injures.

You will also start seeing guys that get nicked up, that aren't hurt really bad, but need to come off, get off the field quicker because they don't want to sit out for the next series or 2.