The Faked Injury Epidemic

[Chesusdog]

I'm surprised that with the ever-increasing amount of fake injuries each year to get free timeouts that nothing has been done to combat it. You don't want to penalize for injuries, but it's almost always obvious when they do.

Fine the school, require the "injured" player to sit, 15 yard unsportsmanlike penalty, there's gotta be a solution that doesn't endanger actual injured players.

 

[Villagedawg]

I'm surprised that with the ever-increasing amount of fake injuries each year to get free timeouts that nothing has been done to combat it. You don't want to penalize for injuries, but it's almost always obvious when they do.

Fine the school, require the "injured" player to sit, 15 yard unsportsmanlike penalty, there's gotta be a solution that doesn't endanger actual injured players.

It’s awful, but I’m not sure there really is a way to safely tell (legally or otherwise) someone they aren’t injured even when it’s obvious. I imagine the rules committee has thought about the swarm of Mama Justice/Richard Schwartz types that would descend on them the first time someone with an actual injury gets up and plays to avoid the sanction and “exacerbates” the injury.

 

[POTUS]

Pretty simple to fix. Game stopped for injury, player is out for remainder of quarter no matter what.

 

[Howiefeltersnstch]

If he is truly injured he should be seeking medical treatment anyway. At least the quarter. Take him to the locker room

 

[OopsICroomedmypants]

Nothing screams pretentious a s s hole like seeing THE SIP in the end zone and that powder blue laying on the ground faking an injury. They are doing it again after Kentucky just converted a 4th and 8 for about 70 yards. There ought to be one huge referee with giant hands that gets to slap the shi t out of Lane Kiffy every time they do that.

 

[GloryDawg]

Personally, they really can't do anything about it during the game, but all injuries should be reviewed, and if it is determined to be fake the coach should get a one game suspension.

 

[Chesusdog]

Personally, they really can't do anything about it during the game, but all injuries should be reviewed, and if it is determined to be fake the coach should get a one game suspension.

They rarely ever take it upon themselves to do it, usually someone signalling them to dive. And even when there isn't, it's still telegraphed.

 

[patdog]

Simple solution. Game stops because you’re injured, sit out the rest of that drive. Game stops because you’re injured a second time, you’re out the rest of the game. If you’re getting injured that often, it’s for your safety.

 

[Chesusdog]

Nothing screams pretentious a s s hole like seeing THE SIP in the end zone and that powder blue laying on the ground faking an injury. They are doing it again after Kentucky just converted a 4th and 8 for about 70 yards. There ought to be one huge referee with giant hands that gets to slap the shi t out of Lane Kiffy every time they do that.

They had another one earlier in the game where Dart waved for his guy to fall down. I won't pretend like we haven't done similar, but it still needs to be addressed.

 

[GloryDawg]

They rarely ever take it upon themselves to do it, usually someone signalling them to dive. And even when there isn't, it's still telegraphed.

I am pretty sure on the one really obvious one where Dart pointed, and the guy went down was called through his helmet mic from the coach.

 

[ckDOG]

It's a mockery of football at this point. Give the officials discretion to flag that ****.

 

[Muttley]

One of the announcers just said it was a miracle they had run three plays in a row without someone needing medical attention

 

[Chesusdog]

I am pretty sure on the one really obvious one where Dart pointed, and the guy went down was called through his helmet mic from the coach.

Record all coach to helmet mic audio and any suspicious injury should flag an automatic audit. Guilty parties should be punished heavily. If we do it, then we deserve to be penalized too.

 

[preacher_dawg]

I don't see why other teams just do it themselves when they are playing OM.... OK, OK, I know, virtually every other team has more integrity than OM.

 

[OopsICroomedmypants]

During the Egg Bowl we should mock them by having one of our players fake an injury every time they do.

 

[DAWGSANDSAINTS]

Pretty simple to fix. Game stopped for injury, player is out for remainder of quarter no matter what.

Not sure about that extreme bc some are actually injuries but when a player is standing and all of a sudden falls down, absolutely make him sit 15 minutes of game time.
ANY injury or fake injury, your out 5 minutes of game time.

 

[PhredPhantom]

When a player goes down and stops game play, the opposing team's coach (or one of the team captains currently on the field) should be able to designate one other player of their choice on the "injured" player's team to *also* be required to sit out the next play. After that play, everything goes back to normal. That would cut down on fake injuries.

 

[POTUS]

If they are actually injured, sitting the quarter isn’t a punishment. It’s a safety measure.

 

[Bulldog Bruce]

Simple solution. Game stops because you’re injured, sit out the rest of that drive. Game stops because you’re injured a second time, you’re out the rest of the game. If you’re getting injured that often, it’s for your safety.

I agree with this idea. Make it a player safety issue just like the concussion protocol. You could add independent doctors on each sideline to report on injuries also to the conference. If they are seeing a bunch of "quick healing" injuries, you could go to the fining coaches scenario.

 

[Crazy Cotton]

Simplest thing would be that can't come back in for the rest of that offensive or defensive series. Would help insure the player's health and whatnot.

 

[Anon1711546381]

Nope, get in that pocketbook. Medical is no longer provided by the University. Players need to pay for that medical trainer to make that field visit, but if they get to sideline without stoppage, then the consultant fees are waived.

 

[Pookieray]

I think the "injured player" needs to be out the remainder of the series. If on offense they are not eligible until a change of possession occurs. I think that is fair and should help curtail the problem.

 

[dog12]

When a player goes down and stops game play, the opposing team's coach (or one of the team captains currently on the field) should be able to designate one other player of their choice on the "injured" player's team to *also* be required to sit out the next play. After that play, everything goes back to normal. That would cut down on fake injuries.

I like this idea.

For any rule that would require the injured player to sit out the remainder of the drive/quarter, I can foresee a coach putting in second teamers to drop and fake injuries to stop the clock.

This idea would permit the opposing coach to disqualify a primary starting player for the next play. Certainly, that would help to prevent fake injuries.

 

[patdog]

I agree with this idea. Make it a player safety issue just like the concussion protocol. You could add independent doctors on each sideline to report on injuries also to the conference. If they are seeing a bunch of "quick healing" injuries, you could go to the fining coaches scenario.

One other thing I would add. Make it a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty if a ref sees a coach or player signal for another player to fall down. One or two of those calls would end it.

 

[Son_of_34]

Simple solution. Game stops because you’re injured, sit out the rest of that drive. Game stops because you’re injured a second time, you’re out the rest of the game. If you’re getting injured that often, it’s for your safety.

Watched number 1 for OM walk off the field twice for being "injured" on one drive...dude should quit football if he that injury prone

 

[DawgsGoneWild]

Pretty simple to fix. Game stopped for injury, player is out for remainder of quarter no matter what.

And add an automatic timeout. Make them lose one each time. 17 these cowards

 

[ChE1997]

I'm surprised that with the ever-increasing amount of fake injuries each year to get free timeouts that nothing has been done to combat it. You don't want to penalize for injuries, but it's almost always obvious when they do.

Fine the school, require the "injured" player to sit, 15 yard unsportsmanlike penalty, there's gotta be a solution that doesn't endanger actual injured players.

For player safety, they should be cleared to play by an outside (non -team) doctor. With the outside doctor signing off on it. Have the Conference office sign off on it.
For player safety.

Also, someone should ask Kiffin if he is concerned about his teams conditioning since they cramp up so much each game.

 

[ChE1997]

During the Egg Bowl we should mock them by having one of our players fake an injury every time they do.

better we should "sub out" a guy that's injured every ole miss offensive gain.

Literally have a guy walk in the filed and fall down "hurt"

 

[MSUDOG24]

As irritating as it is, I have to say between the video circulating the sports world and the ABC guys mocking the hell out of it all while the shitheads went down in flames was a pretty fun watch.

 

[We Men]

I think you guys are a little too easy. I would have the injured player sit out for the rest of the game. And, maybe add a forced time out on top of that.

 

[dawgoneyall]

Pretty simple to fix. Game stopped for injury, player is out for remainder of quarter no matter what.

INside 2 minutes of end of quarter out for the next quarter

 

[onewoof]

 

[mstateglfr]

When a player goes down and stops game play, the opposing team's coach (or one of the team captains currently on the field) should be able to designate one other player of their choice on the "injured" player's team to *also* be required to sit out the next play. After that play, everything goes back to normal. That would cut down on fake injuries.

So QB1 hurts his hand during a play and has to come out. The opposing coach can then say QB2 can't be in for the next play?
That's brutal, especially in a tight game, or a 3rd and 10 situation, etc.

 

[Chesusdog]

One other thing I would add. Make it a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty if a ref sees a coach or player signal for another player to fall down. One or two of those calls would end it.

And get those replay dickheads involved. If we can spot it from the couch they should have enough angles during each stoppage to find it. Game is already stopped, might as well.

 

[LocalBeachBum]

Muck the ole fiss cheaters

 

[johnson86-1]

I think you guys are a little too easy. I would have the injured player sit out for the rest of the game. And, maybe add a forced time out on top of that.

Cramps are a real thing, even if they’re faked a lot. I think a time out or sitting out for the remainder of the series is sufficient. If it’s still a major problem after that, then you can escalate the punishment.

 

[PhredPhantom]

So QB1 hurts his hand during a play and has to come out. The opposing coach can then say QB2 can't be in for the next play?
That's brutal, especially in a tight game, or a 3rd and 10 situation, etc.

No, the additional player that the opposing team designated would need to be on the field when the *injury* occurs. Designating a player currently on the bench is just asking for mis-use by the opposing team.

 

[Dogdazey]

Pretty simple to fix. Game stopped for injury, player is out for remainder of quarter no matter what.

I thought pretty close to this... If the refs have to stop play for an "injured" player, said player can not play anymore during that drive.

 

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

As irritating as it is, I have to say between the video circulating the sports world and the ABC guys mocking the hell out of it all while the shitheads went down in flames was a pretty fun watch.

To add to that, some of the more nationally focused podcasts I listen to are talking about it. People besides us are noticing, it's just a matter of doing something about it now.

 

[Tall Dawg]

I'm surprised that with the ever-increasing amount of fake injuries each year to get free timeouts that nothing has been done to combat it. You don't want to penalize for injuries, but it's almost always obvious when they do.

Fine the school, require the "injured" player to sit, 15 yard unsportsmanlike penalty, there's gotta be a solution that doesn't endanger actual injured players.

5 yard “delay of game” penalty + the player can’t return at any time during the drive they “flopped” in.