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SFbayCane said:
I had similar experience. I played D1 college soccer many moons ago ('86-'87). After my eligibility was done (summer of '88) I got invited to work out with an MISL development team (Indoor soccer). It was my first time playing exclusively on turf. I got a really bad turf toe trying to make a full speed cut.

Not only was I done for that season, I was limited in my training for the next 18 months or so. As you noted, even after the pain is gone, I still felt "pressure" from my big toe joint for several years afterwards.
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But if you had to suit up and play today, could you go?

That’s the real question.
 
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ddann said:
But if you had to suit up and play today, could you go?

That’s the real question.
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Turf toe is such a tough injury to have and it's almost impossible to give a timetable on return. I think this is what AR was referring to.

I was an athletic trainer in college there's little that can be done to speed up the recovery. I'm not sure if this was mentioned already, but I believe Sterling Sharpe retired due to it.
 
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F-MarioCristobal said:
The only one that really got him was Bell at Louisville.

OJ is susceptible to the deep ball. He just doesn’t have long speed like that. Nimrod at USF got him (maybe even twice?). Think a guy at Bethune got him on one too.

Not a good idea against Craver and KC to expect or even ask him to do anything on an island. Their WR3 is fast as well.

I’m sitting in zone, eyes on the QB, and letting Reed throw it to me if I’m a DC. Because he will do it. Also helps you cover his running game.
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exactly why i mentioned it
 
NicKane said:
AR said it all depends on how you feel. It’s an injury that depends on how you feel. He didn’t say that he thought no way he’s back this weekend. Those words never exited his mouth.
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And that’s not what I said he said either. So before you accuse me of lying, you may want to brush up on your reading comprehension skills.
 
NicKane said:
AR said it all depends on how you feel. It’s an injury that depends on how you feel. He didn’t say that he thought no way he’s back this weekend. Those words never exited his mouth.
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This is exactly what I heard AR say. He said “it’s a feel thing”, you just have to get out there and see how it feels.
 
Hstokes1447 said:
According to ChatGPT

Turf toe healing time depends on the severity (Grade 1–3) of the injury. Below are the typical timelines for college-level football players, based on sports-medicine standards.
(This is general information, not medical advice.)

Grade 1 – Mild sprain​

  • Healing time: 1–2 weeks
  • Ligaments are stretched, not torn.
  • Player often returns with taping, stiff-soled cleats, or a carbon-fiber insert.

Grade 2 – Moderate sprain (partial tear)​

  • Healing time: 3–6 weeks
  • More swelling, limited push-off strength, more painful.
  • Common for players to miss multiple games.

Grade 3 – Severe sprain (complete tear)​

  • Healing time:
    • 2–3 months for full recovery, sometimes longer
    • Surgery is sometimes required
  • Player cannot push off, significant swelling/bruising, instability of the big toe.

Position matters​

  • Skill positions (WR, RB, DB, QB, KR) usually need longer since they rely heavily on explosive push-off.
  • Linemen may return slightly sooner, depending on pain tolerance and stability.

Factors that affect return time​

  • Access to high-level rehab (PT, trainers)
  • Whether they use turf toe plate inserts
  • Quality of rest vs. playing through injury
  • Whether the field is turf or grass (turf often irritates more)

Typical college football scenario​

Most college players with turf toe return in 2–6 weeks, unless it’s Grade 3 — then it’s a long-term situation (8+ weeks or season-ending).
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This is the injury that essentially retired OJ McDuffie from football.
 
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He’ll have to decide whether to try mask the pain with injections and finish the run or not. Im hoping it naturally repairs as much as possible by osu
 
Headhunter said:
exactly why i mentioned it
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Headhunter said:
exactly why i mentioned it
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USF targeted him 3 times for 40 yards, one catch. Who was susceptible to the deep ball? In the SMU game, Kelly Jennings put an 89-yard drive together, including completing a third-and-23. Remember that? They rushed for a total of 16 yards in regulation. What happened? OJ didn’t play .Don’t mind me, I’m just pointing out the hypocrisy.
 
Who knows if he plays, but he is running on it right now. I will hope he is ready and not spend a moment in thought about turf toe, as I haven't, yet. I hope he's available for A&M. We have a game to win, regardless.
 
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