BurntOrangeMD

I know you guys are only joking, but... I've seen both in the ICU, then to the morgue.

Turf Toe Treatment and Rehabilitation Non-surgical treatment is effective for the vast majority of turf toe injuries, focusing on stabilizing the joint and progressively restoring function: The R.I.C.E. Protocol: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation are crucial during the first 48 to 72 hours to manage acute pain and swelling. Immobilization: Grade 1 injuries can often be stabilized by taping the big toe to the second toe (buddy taping) or using rigid orthotic shoe inserts to stop the joint from bending. Grade 2 and 3 injuries usually require an orthopedic walking boot or cast shoe to fully unload weight. Physical Therapy: Once pain subsides, rehabilitation moves from simple, non-weight-bearing range-of-motion movements to strengthening exercises for the bottom foot muscles (like the flexor hallucis longus). Eventually, patients transition to flat-foot leg presses, calf raises, and sports-specific cutting drills. Surgery: Reserved for high-level athletes or severe Grade 3 cases involving completely torn ligaments, a fractured sesamoid bone, or lasting joint instability. An accurate medical diagnosis often utilizes physical manipulation and an MRI scan to confirm tissue integrity. This is the safest approach to prevent long-term complications like chronic stiffness (hallux rigidus) or bunions.

A turf toe injury is a sprain of the main joint at the base of the big toe, known as the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. It occurs when the big toe is forcefully bent upward (hyperextended) while the forefoot is planted on the ground and the heel is raised. This action stretches or tears the supporting soft tissues, ligaments, and tendons under the joint, collectively called the plantar complex. It is most commonly associated with football players on hard artificial turf, although it can happen on a grass field as well. Common Symptoms Symptoms can appear suddenly after a specific trauma or build gradually from repetitive hyper-extension. Pain and Tenderness: Constant throbbing or sharp pain when pushing off during walking, running, or jumping. Swelling and Bruising: Localized inflammation around the ball of the foot that can spread across the big toe. Limited Mobility: Inability to bend the toe up or down, coupled with a distinct loss of "push-off" strength. Joint Instability: A popping sensation at the moment of injury, or a feeling that the joint is loose or sliding out of place. Injury Grading & Recovery Timelines Physicians use a grading scale from 1 to 3 to classify the severity of the damage to the plantar complex:

It is time to GIRD YOUR LOINS! Hook'em! 🤘 🤠 🇨🇱

ou fans at halftime.

john mateer will be "Bomared" by Colin Simmons, and it will forever be known as "SmeartheMateer." Then, Rasheem BIles or Lance Jackson will scoop and score a touchdown with the 🏈 fumble! Hook'em! 🤘 🤠 🇨🇱

~^~ TEXAS 🏈 37 ~^~ ou 6 ~^~ TEXAS 🏈 37 ~^~ ou 6 ~^~ TEXAS 🏈 37 ~^~ ou 6 Hook'em! 🤘 🤠 🇨🇱

...and then there were those... that were not counted! This was a safety, and it ended up being the difference in the game. Hook'em! 🤘 🤠 🇨🇱

I'm so glad that you got to meet me.

My Favorite Play!

My favorite of these games above was the 2008 game. So how did the Texas Longhorns do it? The 2008 Red River Shootout was an absolute classic, finishing as a 45–35 triumph for No. 5 Texas over No. 1 Oklahoma. At the time, it set the record for the highest-scoring game in rivalry history. Texas pulled off the upset with elite quarterback efficiency, a game-changing special teams play, and a physical second-half surge that wore down the Sooners. Colt McCoy’s Surgical Precision: While Oklahoma's Sam Bradford had a massive day stats-wise, Colt McCoy was the most efficient player on the field. He finished 28-of-35 for 277 yards and a touchdown while adding 31 yards on the ground—crucially throwing zero interceptions. He leaned heavily on his trusted receiving duo, with Jordan Shipley catching 11 passes for 112 yards and Quan Cosby hauling in 9 receptions for 122 yards. The Jordan Shipley Spark: Early in the second quarter, Oklahoma took a commanding 14–3 lead and looked poised to run away with the game. On the ensuing kickoff, Jordan Shipley fielded the ball and took it 96 yards to the house. It was the ultimate momentum-shifter that woke up the burnt-orange side of the Cotton Bowl and proved Texas could match the Sooners' explosive energy. Muschamp's Run Defense & Earl Thomas: Under first-year defensive coordinator Will Muschamp, the Texas defense gave up a lot of passing yards to Bradford but completely shut down the Sooners' ground game, limiting Oklahoma to just 48 rushing yards. This forced the Sooners to become entirely one-dimensional. Furthermore, freshman safety Earl Thomas intercepted Bradford twice, directly halting crucial Oklahoma drives. Wearing Down the Sooners in the 4th: Oklahoma led 28–20 early in the third quarter and later 35–30 in the fourth quarter, but Texas simply outlasted them physically. Running back Chris Ogbonnaya had a career day, ripping off 127 rushing yards on 15 carries to consistently keep the chains moving. Short-yardage fullback Cody Johnson closed it out, punching in three rushing touchdowns, including the go-ahead score and the final dagger in the fourth quarter. Texas scored the final 15 unanswered points of the game, flipping a 35–30 deficit into a 45–35 victory and securing the No. 1 spot in the nation the following week. A Beautiful Game. Hook'em! 🤘 🤠 🇨🇱

In the last 25 years (2001–2025), the lower-ranked (or unranked) team has won the Red River Rivalry game 7 times. This game's historical predictability routinely gets thrown out the window, with underdogs pulling off massive upsets. These games over the last quarter-century highlight instances when the team trailing in the AP Poll defied expectations: The TEXAS Longhorns lead this stat 6 to 1. Hook'em! 🤘 🤠 🇨🇱