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So we got all nice and twisted up of late due to the rash of injuries that seem to effecting this team. Now, since we can all agree (I hope) that this isn't a direct result of Bo going around kneecapping folks, let's have some fun and talk about what in the world is happening. Since 2010, there has been critical, devastating season ending injuries to incredibly key players. 2010--Taylor 2011--Crick 2012--Burkhead, Stienkuhler 2013--Taylor, seemingly the entire OL. So, what's going on? -Nothing Silly. Injuries Happen and our Depth Hurts us More Than Most: Kind of yes. Injuries of course happen at every program. And the benefit of hindsight proves us that Taylor was going to invite injury just the way he played. Rex after we rode him in 2011 was probably due, Hell OSU just appeared to lose Miller on a non contact play. I do think that there could be improved depth, but I also think we've been a little snakebit when you think about -who- gets hurt for us. -New Field Turf and Aggressive Cleats are Conspiring to Kill This is something teams like Michigan are starting to look at. They've made field turf tackier, and the cleats have gotten more aggressive and stickier as well. Toes get caught, ligaments get stretchy, and bad things happen. You get strong, quick guys making hard moves, sometimes things give out. I actually think there's something here. The organic NorCal hippie in me has always thought making grass out of tires was probably a great way to cause a goofy injury. I get why it exists and why it's not going away, but maybe these injuries aren't either. It's Not S&C's Fault, But They Aren't Innocent. A common beef is that Nebraska has fallen behind in a department they used to be visionaries in. Now, can they prevent these injuries? Not directly, no, at least in my opinion. But we've all seen our guys get pushed around when we don't think it should happen, and injuries do come from that. Are they getting what they deserve/need to perform at the expected level? Are they properly building their bodies so their ligaments aren't at risk? Someone smarter than me can delve into those questions. I just know I don't see the same physicality I used to out of many and I don't know why. Anyhow, there are more theories out there. Post some of your own!