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Rib Injuries

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by black hat, Nov 20, 2012.

  1. black hat

    black hat Well-Known Member

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    Roethlisberger, Leftwich, Cotchery.....Do you suppose it's coincidence or the result of defenders aiming lower to avoid the helmet-to-helmet fine? I don't know what the numbers are across the league, but the Steelers seem to be suffering a lot of rib injuries right now.
     
    black hat, Nov 20, 2012
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  2. rukus4ever

    rukus4ever Well-Known Member

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    I was thinking that it's a bit odd with all the rib injuries...
     
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  3. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Time to strap on some Kelvar under those unis!

    I didn't see Cotch's injury but Bens and Lefty's seemed like normal tackles. Lefty's I think happened on the blindside sack, he got crushed from behind and Bens didn't look like anything, I was shocked he was injured that bad on that tackle.

    Interesting question you raised though.
     
    Blast Furnace, Nov 20, 2012
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  4. HinesWardHOF

    HinesWardHOF Well-Known Member

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    yeah i have seen been crushed and you think thats the season ending blow.. seen it 100 times.. and that hit seemed so ez .. just shows its how and where you get hit... HINES
     
    HinesWardHOF, Nov 20, 2012
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  5. 4EvrH8O'donnel

    4EvrH8O'donnel Well-Known Member

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    I have to believe that Leftwich broke the two ribs while falling into the endzone :43 into the game.
    He was in serious pain from that moment on.
    The Blindside sack in the 4th qtr was just putting a little mustard on it so to speak.
     
    4EvrH8O'donnel, Nov 20, 2012
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  6. SteelinOhio

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    Yes, it is almost certain that it happened at that point. He was obviously in quite a bit of pain long before the 4th.
     
    SteelinOhio, Nov 21, 2012
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  7. VA_Black&Gold

    VA_Black&Gold Well-Known Member

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    It certainly does make you wonder, but what are the stats for rib injuries across the league? I wouldn't think it would be limited to just us if there was some kind of trend.

    That said, I cracked a rib a couple of years ago and holy heck, it about killed me pain-wise and took forever to heal. They suck, and anyone who plays with one has some serious mettle.
     
    VA_Black&Gold, Nov 21, 2012
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  8. SteelinOhio

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    There may be others, but the only other prominent rib injuries I can think of this year would be Michael Vick and Kevin Kolb (in the HOF game).
     
    SteelinOhio, Nov 21, 2012
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  9. Bristerfan

    Bristerfan Well-Known Member

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    Funny i was gonna post this same question... Don't forget Rainey has broken ribs too.....
     
    Bristerfan, Nov 21, 2012
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  10. ScottChab

    ScottChab Well-Known Member

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    I don't think it has anything to do with the players aiming lower. Ben's injury came from a normal tackle and Lefty... well... he tripped over his own feet.
     
    ScottChab, Nov 21, 2012
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  11. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    I think he hurt the shoulder on the endzone stumble and his ribs on the blind side sack. I think I saw somewhere that he originally hurt the shoulder the week before and then aggravated it during his graceful TD celebration.
     
    Blast Furnace, Nov 21, 2012
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