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Football

ProfessorGAC

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12. Don't Really Know

Reply to RandySF (Reply #11)

Mon Dec 15, 2025, 08:29 PM

Dec 15

Maybe the even longer limbs create more torque and when the knee goes, more than just the ACL gets damaged?
Maybe the surface they play on?
Maybe the shoes? More friction with a basketball shoe?
It's a great question, but I can only guess.

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Patrick Mahomes has a torn ACL [View all] RandySF Dec 14 OP

Hopefully that is all they find. MuseRider Dec 14 #1

Chiefs were officially eliminated from the playoffs with today's loss anyway. RockRaven Dec 14 #2

Packer Micah Parsons may have a torn ACL also. milestogo Dec 14 #3

With all the high priced sports folks who get torn ACL you would think there would be a simple fix. Srkdqltr Dec 14 #4

It seems to be an exceptionally vulnerable ligament. RandySF Dec 14 #5

This has been a brutal season Johonny Dec 14 #6

Cannot Rebl2 Dec 14 #7

The Chargers have had the same problems LogDog75 Dec 14 #8

Same with Rebl2 Dec 15 #9

Both Injuries Confirmed ProfessorGAC Dec 15 #10

Why do basketball players take a full year? RandySF Dec 15 #11

Don't Really Know ProfessorGAC Dec 15 #12