POLL: Is Sofi Artificial Turf Causing More Injuries than Natural Grass?

[ChargersPowderBlue]

I don't think biceps or ribs has to do anything with surface... JC or Parham havent even touched SoFi's surface... its poor training IMHO, today's players train different nowadays... maybe not poor but not adequate training...

Mike Florio and Chris Simms called out the team for being injured too much.

https://www.nbcsports.com/video/there-something-behind-amount-los-angeles-chargers-injuries

Yes it is bad training.

[Boltjolt]

lol, so that’s why I see dirt flying up sometimes, it was motocross 2 nights earlier.

It isnt dirt it is rubber particles in the turf. Why exactly they are in there, idk. I always wonder how many players get those in their eyes.

[jubei]

I don’t know the answer but I’ve never understood why SoFi doesn’t have natural grass. We’re in LA.

aint that the truth? sunny socal and no grass?

[Bolt-O]

aint that the truth? sunny socal and no grass?

If it weren't for fan experience and that near-LAX location, Grass is the no brainer.

[jubei]

If it weren't for fan experience and that near-LAX location, Grass is the no brainer.

we could only wish. but as previously explained by another poster it didnt sound feasible with the location and build of SoFi.

[Bolt-O]

we could only wish. but as previously explained by another poster it didnt sound feasible with the location and build of SoFi.

That was me, lol.

[Bolt-O]

Meanwhile, the new Snapdragon stadium in Mission Valley is grass, but if it gets hot, the fans retreat to the concourses. I hope they don't 'fix' it like they did for the Dolphins stadium by building an ugly overhang above the stands.

[Riverwalk]

Turf….Training……

Maybe, but it’s the most violent game played with players that are stronger than ever.

Most of the injuries I see from week to week are the result of a violent collision that resulted in a body part bending where it shouldn’t.

Increasing strength and conditioning will probably only cause MORE injuries.

If you really wanted to reduce injuries, you would mandate plant diets with yoga so players would be more flexible and not hit each other as hard.

[Velo]

plant diets with yoga

You're describing me. :chuckle:

[Pat_Swindle]

The Jaguars played on the exact same turf as the Chargers did on Sunday and they left, for the most part, healthy. I really just think our Chargers are a little bit unlucky this year, it ain't the turf. Also, OBJ, go find a team.

[Velo]

The Jaguars played on the exact same turf as the Chargers did on Sunday and they left, for the most part, healthy. I really just think our Chargers are a little bit unlucky this year, it ain't the turf. Also, OBJ, go find a team.

Good point.

[Pat_Swindle]

Good point.

Maybe some players don't like to play on turf, for whatever reason, but when they get injured, they can't sit there and blame the turf at the end of the day. Everybody else has to play on turf too, at some point. Man up, Bosa, don't let the turf eat your lunch, homie.