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- shirtninjay, on 10/10/2007, -2/+25Man, that's too bad for Trent Green. I hate to see that kind of injury happen to anyone.
I bet Fins fans are wishing they drafted Brady Quinn instead of Ted Ginn Jr now. - brandonvan, on 10/10/2007, -2/+24Qb's shouldnt try to cut block. Hopefully he makes a full recovery.
- bitmanx, on 10/10/2007, -3/+22Trent is a good guy on and off the field, very unfortunate for him and his family..
- Lafftermath, on 10/10/2007, -0/+14I'll take a stab from the first line of the description and guess the Miami Dolphins Quarterback.
- murraj2, on 10/10/2007, -0/+14What's Google?
- Bukowsky, on 10/10/2007, -0/+10they lost the game.
- Calcheesmo, on 10/10/2007, -2/+12He didn't know the QB was knocked out. How was he supposed to know? Just because he was lying there for 3 seconds face down means he was knocked out? I was a linemen in high school and hell yeah, although that's a legal block, it's still a cheap shot. I can see how he was pissed off, a hit to the knees like that can end your career but at the same time, I see why Green would have to throw a block like that considering he could never take him down blocking him any other way. I see why Johnson was pissed, but still, it's football, and it is legal, you gotta deal with the rules, until they change the rules, watch out for your legs! He definitely shouldn't be holding a grudge the way he is though, especially since it is legal.
- c0d3b0y, on 10/10/2007, -3/+13Or they're wishing they had kept Daunte Culpepper
- Bukowsky, on 10/10/2007, -0/+9Here's a (crappy) YouTube video of the hit
http://youtube.com/watch?v=2weKmGtemn8 - MerryMortician, on 10/10/2007, -0/+9Thats the same ***** that Trent Green said when he woke up.
- Bukowsky, on 10/10/2007, -1/+10kinda. he wasn't celebrating. He started talking ***** cuz he was undercut. He later told the press that he regretted it and that he didn't know that Green was hurt so bad. He said that he felt frustrated and thought it was a cheap tackle.
He also got flagged for taunting... - sovereign3, on 10/10/2007, -4/+13I'm not defending Johnson's taunting and his reaction after the game, AT ALL. However, Green's cut block was a very cheap shot and he could have ended Johnson's career career he blew out the guy's knees. Green shouldn't have tried to block him like that.
- hockey, on 10/10/2007, -0/+8danceparty did you have a concussion too?
- cphelps, on 10/10/2007, -6/+13Don't concuss me bro!
- dpeasant, on 10/10/2007, -2/+9But what if Green was okay and shattered Travis Johnson's knee instead? Things would've been very different. I still agree that the taunting was stupid, regardless.
- Crosshare, on 10/10/2007, -14/+21Can you believe what an idiot Travis Johnson was? Way to be tough and taunt a knocked out QB. Then he said it was a cheap shot. Yeah, because I'm sure Trent Green reads up on obscure rules and blocking procedures. (It's only illegal to block on the waist down if it's a fumble or INT) Props to Olberman for making him look like an ass.
- praveens, on 10/10/2007, -0/+7i guess he had no option for a 300+ lb guy as jerome bettis argued on Nbc.. was really unfortunate though
- Crosshare, on 10/11/2007, -0/+6I agree with you. I played both sides of the line and detest cheap shots. But I didn't even know it was illegal to block the legs if it's a fumble or INT. Otherwise it would've been deemed ok. But he had to know he was knocked out. Laying face down in the turf that long with no movement? Then after he watched Green taken out on a stretcher he has to talk trash about him after the game? That's weak.
- inactive, on 10/10/2007, -5/+11He really shouldn't have gone for Travis' knees though. That could have ended both of their careers just as easily.
It sucks when this happens to pretty young guys - sovereign3, on 10/10/2007, -1/+7I agree wholeheartedly. But no one on Digg has any sympathy for the guy who could have torn an ACL. Football is a violent sport and injuries are a part of the game, but Green put himself in a bad situation trying to cut block Johnson in the manner he did.
Green should really heavily consider retirement at this point. He's already had multiple concussions and this last one is quite severe. Unfortunately, he'll have symptoms for the rest of his life. - Bridea, on 10/11/2007, -1/+7I had a concussion more severe (4 or a 5) that left me paralyzed on the right-side of my body for a day or two. Was in ICU for over a week. My balance has never been the same afterward, and I doubt his will be. Head hits this bad leave you with lifelong aftereffects. Occasional vertigo is another one.
- saleem, on 10/10/2007, -3/+9yeah he was taunting the unconscious guy... pretty messed up.
- Lafftermath, on 10/10/2007, -1/+6And the moral of the story is, never try to block a 315 pound Tackle with your head.
- jizzlies, on 10/10/2007, -0/+5Didn't we know this was a risk all along. Way to go Dolphins. Nice f'in trade. Again.
- Calcheesmo, on 10/10/2007, -0/+5actually that would be the boston massachusettians
- inactive, on 10/10/2007, -1/+6Must be a slow day for you as well to report that.
- Jwoey, on 10/10/2007, -0/+5Admittedly, quarterbacks aren't the most skilled blockers, and aren't used to preparing for a proper block.
- sacherjj, on 10/10/2007, -3/+8If by later you mean far AFTER the game was over. Just after the game he was still talking about how much of a cheap shot Trent took on him. Pretty low class.
- Bukowsky, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4exactly correct!
In that situation, you block head to head, or chest to chest... you don't undercut a 315lb lineman running at full speed. However, Johnson should NOT have taunted him afterwards. - imacashew, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4On the field? 2 seconds after it happened? Let me ask you something...if you got t-boned in your Escalade by a Pinto...would you be perfectly calm immediately afterward until you were certain the guy hadn't sustained a serious injury? no...you'd be pissed.
On the other hand, his post game interview was horrid. No excuse... - imacashew, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4No, it's not the UFC, but it is a full contact sport. Smack talk is part of the game... especially when someone cheap shots you with the potential of crippling you. It was a dumb move on Greens part and if he'd gotten up 2 seconds later we'd all be singing a different tune. Obviously when your adrinaline and anger are pumping you aren't as likely to realize (from a totally different angle than we and the refs saw) that someone may be severely injured. If you don't like the way the game is played...you need to go watch some synchronized swimming.
- praveens, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3that was a hard hit...hope he gets well soon
- anonymous6237, on 10/10/2007, -1/+4Yeah because I'm sure the QUARTERBACK was specifically going for a guys knees and not just trying to block someone (who weighs twice as much as him) the only way he possibly could. Had Trent gone anywhere but the ground Travis would have bulldozed him and not even lost a step.
- inactive, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3That's what he gets for leaving KC...
- Calcheesmo, on 10/10/2007, -2/+5It's not like he walked up to the stretcher and laughed at Green in his face, when he taunted him, he had no way of knowing he was knocked out, players lay on the field all the time after the play for a little while when they're knocked up a bit.
- bbommarito, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3Is it just me, or does it look like Travis(?) was celebrating after Trent was down on the ground?
- cawpin, on 10/10/2007, -1/+4It was a cheap block. He dove in front of his legs. That's what happens. I hope he recovers.
- imacashew, on 10/10/2007, -1/+4Trent Green really shouldn't have thrown any kind of block. Travis Johnson was already pretty far away from making that tackle and there were (as we saw 2 seconds later) two other defensemen ready right behind him. That block got him two yards at the most. I feel sorry for Green but the fact is to be an NFL quarterback you have to be talented AND smart. Sometimes you just have to realize your limitations and accept the fact that you've lost over ten yards on a botched play.
I don't wanna be a dick and say that he deserves the injury, but he sure did it to himself. - rondeth, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3Maybe he needed more time to heal? I dunno either. Moss is lighting ***** up in NE, and I've heard other Raider fans say "why didn't he do that for the Raiders"? Um, maybe because they've been the most dreadful team in the league the past few years?
Anyway, good luck with your season. - SnuKs, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3I meant clear path for a sack ***** ;P
- DrDigg, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3I miss Marino
- b04155, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3Did you actually watch the game or the replay at all? Johnson was looking the other way (and up I might add) towards the ball-carrier. Green came in low like he has trying to hit the knees. He succeeded, but with his head, not his shoulder.
I don't blame Johnson. QBs, kickers, punters, etc need to know when to get a big guy past and when to try a tackle / block. To boot, if they decide not to get in the mix, the coaches and other players should respect that decision. As for the fans booing.. who cares. - cobrabyte, on 10/10/2007, -1/+4There wasn't enough time for Johnson to know that the QB was knocked unconscious. I'm thinking he probably thought he got the wind knocked out of him and was thinking about the cut block. I would probably do the same thing in the same situation ... hell, this guy could have just ended my career with that block. I'm sure that's all he was thinking.
The QB shouldn't have tried that block and Johnson was probably just feeling lucky because it doesn't take much to blow out your knees with a shot like that. - IHaveIssues, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2Reported.
- BOFH2, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2Chris had other issues, his steroid and prescription drug abuse amplified what was already there.
- SnuKs, on 10/10/2007, -1/+3Yes, cut blocking is very dirty and I dont have condone it, but I guess Green didn't have any choice. I'm sure his intent wasn't to injure Johnson. Johnson was a total dick about it taunting Green while he laid unconscious.
It's funny how Johnson complained about getting injured, but when you look at it this way.. If Johnson had a clear path to Green, he'd try to hit him as hard as he can . That's how every lineman play. They dream of layin devestating hits. - BOFH2, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2If QBs are going to get in the way of linemen then they need to be taught how to block. I hope he is okay and that he can play again but get out of the way if you have not been taught how to handle linemen.
- mortigon, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2From someone who's had a few hockey related concussions... they are no joke. Each concussion is easier to get than the one before. This guy should retire, no reason to keep playing and potentially screw up his life.
- Bridea, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2It happened during a lacrosse game, on a drive to the goal. I scored, so I guess it *did* work...
- heinousjay, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2The helmets already provide a tremendous amount of protection. The only way to absorb the impact completely would involve immobilizing the neck as well.
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