I'm on the fence here when it comes to injury announcements. I remember a few years ago Saban floating the idea that the NCAA should consider having an injury report like the NFL. There's a part of me that likes that idea.I'm not a fan of family injury updates. Saban, and other coaches, use the secrecy of injury status as a strategy planning component.
And @OldPlayer ..... kinda agree.....dont think its really anybody’s business if a player has a limitation by injury.....I'm on the fence here when it comes to injury announcements. I remember a few years ago Saban floating the idea that the NCAA should consider having an injury report like the NFL. There's a part of me that likes that idea.
In this case, what I've noticed is what his mom posted here about the injury isn't any different than what Saban's said about Reichard. He mentioned a hip flexor, said he was questionable, and it was something they'd take their time with to make sure he was "right" before he's back in action. The only difference here is she mentioned the doctor by name and mentioned bleeding around tissue while confirming everything Saban has said.
And @OldPlayer ..... kinda agree.....dont think its really anybody’s business if a player has a limitation by injury.....
Privacy should kick in and it should be only those who need to know...that get to know....and not just sports wise reasons....
I'm not a fan of family injury updates. Saban, and other coaches, use the secrecy of injury status as a strategy planning component. If you know a player has an injury issue or will be out/limited due to the injury, wouldn't that help the opposing team? Ex.: if a DL is hurt on his left side and has limited mobility to his left, wouldn't you plan to run plays to his left? If the opposing team knows the backup kicker has a top range of 40 yards, the odds of kicking a 43-yard FG is low and the possibility of a fake goes up.
I would agree, but I would also say the family has every right to talk to people and let the info out if they so desire. As for game planning, I doubt it makes any difference for most positions. Maybe the QB as to how to prepare, but all the other positions if a guy is limited as you're saying, then he most likely shouldn't be playing anyway. Either way, it won't take long to figure that out in game for the opposing team. I really don't think it changes much if anything.And @OldPlayer ..... kinda agree.....dont think its really anybody’s business if a player has a limitation by injury.....
Privacy should kick in and it should be only those who need to know...that get to know....and not just sports wise reasons....
Maybe the QB as to how to prepare,
I'm on the fence here when it comes to injury announcements. I remember a few years ago Saban floating the idea that the NCAA should consider having an injury report like the NFL. There's a part of me that likes that idea.
In this case, what I've noticed is what his mom posted here about the injury isn't any different than what Saban's said about Reichard. He mentioned a hip flexor, said he was questionable, and it was something they'd take their time with to make sure he was "right" before he's back in action. The only difference here is she mentioned the doctor by name and mentioned bleeding around tissue while confirming everything Saban has said.
They also had to give permission for Saban to release those details, did they not?Families aren't restricted from broadcasting injury news or details. Mom went into a little more detail of how it happened and what the result is, but did she need to? IMO, don't release any information that could help the other side.
Speculation creates some advantagesYou say that, but have you not seen the speculation on this board alone when it comes to injuries? You get the news and now wish you didn't? We all knew the kicker was hurt, but I do not think any gameplannibg will go into effect for his injury. Not like he was Mr. Automatic.
You'd be VERY wrong there. There are individuals on staff's who have the assignment to follow football forums.Plus I doubt opposing coaches worry about forums
Money wasted thereYou'd be VERY wrong there. There are individuals on staff's who have the assignment to follow football forums.
You'd be wrong there, my friend.Money wasted there
They also had to give permission for Saban to release those details, did they not?
I do get where you're coming from. That's what's left me on the fence.
I believe a pertinent question to be asked is "do these injury reports benefit people who gamble?" And, "is that the reason we get them for the NFL?"
How quickly do we want it to heal? I'm kinda looking forward to going for it on 4th down in the RedZone... less stress.Will this take a long time to heal?
I'm on the fence here when it comes to injury announcements. I remember a few years ago Saban floating the idea that the NCAA should consider having an injury report like the NFL. There's a part of me that likes that idea.