Five dumbest on-field injuries in sports

Can anybody hook up a link for that Gus Head Shot .. BULLSEYE .. i couldn't find it on you tube

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That's the best I could do.

I believe if you actually play the sport at a competitive level your respect level would be raised significantly, I say this not be an ass but because I've seen it happen before.. For every player that overreacts there are usually 10 more on the field that go about their business. As for the other comment that you arent running for 90 minutes, that's a joke. If you aren't constantly moving (specifically in a midfield or defensive role) you get beat, it's as simple as that. I will also say that when sprinting at full speed while trying to keep your balance and dribble a ball all at once even the slightest contact can send you flying and feel much worse than it is.

Against my better judgment, I'm going to go ahead and mention that the absolute dumbest, most irritating, most childish, and most annoying injury in sports is the total theatrical Oscar-nominated over-acting represented by nearly every single player in the sport of soccer who flops around as if a limb was blown off when an opposing player gets near them. Of course, all the unnecessary over-acting and drama ends instantly when the opposing player gets a penalty card or gets kicked out of the game. This is just one of the many reasons I don't watch soccer or have any respect for those who play it. Someone needs to take away the "man cards" for these guys.......either that, or give them a television program on TLC.

I LOVE me some football, but soccer is THE GREATEST SPORT IN THE WORLD, running for 90 minutes try it some time.

Like chris says, you're not really running for 90 minutes.
I played soccer for 12 years and was a 2nd team all american my senior year in high school. (yes, I know it was a loooong time ago, but you don't forget)
It's a great sport to stay in shape with, and it's fun to play, but it's pretty boring to watch if you're not participating. I think the reason it's so popular around the world is because it's been around a lot longer than most sports, and it costs nothing or next to nothing to play. It's not even close to the most popular in America cause we have a plethera of great sports here, and we have more money in this country to be able to afford to play other sports.
It's a great sport, don't get me wrong, just not the greatest sport in the world...that's an opinion, not a statement of fact.

I know this isnt the worst ever, maybe not even top 20, but it sure as hell is funny.

YouTube - Angry tennis player going nuts. Hits self in head. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncWWrpyB_yw)

i think jose canseco tearing a ligament in his elbow when moving from outfield to relief pitcher tops freotte's stupidity without trying.

Ted Ginn Jr in the national championship should be number one..He returns one for a TD and then his team injurys him during a celebration...They were up before that happened only to lose after that.

Ted Ginn Jr in the national championship should be number one..He returns one for a TD and then his team injurys him during a celebration...They were up before that happened only to lose after that.

Good call. People forget that one a lot

Against my better judgment, I'm going to go ahead and mention that the absolute dumbest, most irritating, most childish, and most annoying injury in sports is the total theatrical Oscar-nominated over-acting represented by nearly every single player in the sport of soccer who flops around as if a limb was blown off when an opposing player gets near them. Of course, all the unnecessary over-acting and drama ends instantly when the opposing player gets a penalty card or gets kicked out of the game. This is just one of the many reasons I don't watch soccer or have any respect for those who play it. Someone needs to take away the "man cards" for these guys.......either that, or give them a television program on TLC.

Good call. I hate soccer too. :)

I know this isnt the worst ever, maybe not even top 20, but it sure as hell is funny.

YouTube - Angry tennis player going nuts. Hits self in head. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncWWrpyB_yw)


Argh, that sounded like a fun one to watch. They removed it. :(

I know that Frerotte's injury was pretty dumb, but I'd rank it 2nd to Bill Grammatica.I agree 100%. He was jumping up and down to celebrate a short field goal early in the game, it's not like he just made a 55 yarder to win the freaking Super Bowl. He got hurt because he was way too excited over doing his job.