How Will Inexperience Impact The Seahawks ?
After Robert G.'s series for us to place bets on Football, I have an affinity for sharing my interest (and current excitement) about current events surrounding the Superbowl on NT. I thought these commentator's had a fun critique of the Seahawks' inexperience, Pete Carroll, et al and made some interesting comments.
Also, there's a short video after this one about Wilson's impression after meeting Peyton, and discussing his respect for him and his accomplishments.
Thanks to all of you for being a part of the Football articles on NT, making it fun and interesting, and giving me the opportunity to get to know all of in a different topic.
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I like their comment that will help the Hawks being in New York's "Nightlife" that could sabotage some, but probably won't them, because of being: "young & dumb" -- lol
Well, the 49ers had the experience of being in the Super Bowl last year and were beaten 2 out of 3 by the Hawks this year.
Enjoyed 'all' of your comments. Thank you!
Yes, it should be quite an experience for them being in the New York area at this time of year; and yes, Kav -- if they were able to give the 49ers a run for the money 2 out 3 times this season - then I think they've a fighting chance against the Broncos. ..John, I check the temp forecast for the Superbowl every day, and it still says it should be freezing or a little colder -- so I'm staying with your reasoning and points! ...I don't understand the betting lines very well, but I have looked at what some of the professionals are saying, and can understand why many favor Denver without understanding the math, but hopefully, the cold weather and possible snow will turn it around.
On other thing I mentioned another time was their use of Field Turf during inclement weather. I don't know how well it drains with rain, but with snow, it would seem to linger, as well as freezing on the ground - almost an ice rink.
If the turf is not so great, according to some, 'normally' for mobility and injuries, then the players would have all of those issues, along with the added weather related issues. All of you most likely are informed about the product, but I wasn't. Thought I'd share this Wiki excerpt of what some have to say about it:
" There are conflicting studies of the safety of FieldTurf. A five-year study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine found that injury rates for high school sports were similar on natural grass and synthetic turf. There were, however, notable differences in the types of injuries. Athletes playing on synthetic turf sustained more skin injuries and muscle strains while those who played on natural grass were more susceptible to concussions and ligament tears. [ 13 ] In 2010, another peer-reviewed study was published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine , this time on NCAA Division 1-A football, concluding that in many cases games played on FieldTurf-branded products led to fewer injuries than those played on natural grass. [ 14 ] However, the NFLs Injury and Safety Panel presented a study finding that anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries happened 88 percent more often in games played on FieldTurf than in games played on grass. [ 15 ]
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is in opposition of FieldTurf. "FieldTurf is just killing guys because they cant get their feet out of the ground", Roethlisberger said on NFL Network. "Its just another reason we should get rid of FieldTurf." [ 16 ]
Martin O'Neill said FIFA officials should "have their heads examined" for allowing FieldTurf after Thomas Sorensen suffered a non-contact hamstring injury during a game in Toronto. According to FIFA at the time, 14% of injuries on grass were non-contact-related while the figure rose to 22% on the turf. [ 17 ]