Einstein

Just FYI—Helmets don’t “absorb” energy, at least not in the way most people think. They dampen, disperse, and dissipate it. During a hit, the energy from the impact is primarily kinetic energy, which is the product of one-half the mass of the player, multiplied by the velocity squared (KE = 1/2 mv²). When two players collide, some of this kinetic energy is transformed into thermal energy as the materials in the helmet (or body) compresses and deforms. Some of the energy is also converted into mechanical energy (sound), which is why you hear the “pop.” If the helmets or players bodies deform during the hit, that’s also energy being transformed through deformation, meaning the force is spread out and thus reducing the impact on one specific location. This is the basis of impulse momentum theorem, which states that the force multiplied by the time of impact equals the change in momentum (FΔt = Δp). Extending the time of impact reduces the force experienced. In more elastic collisions, this energy remains mostly as kinetic. The idea of leather helmets is ridiculous and regressive, and would lead to skull fractures.

We are up by 21 in the 4th quarter with a backup QB playing and Elam still doesn’t see the field 😮

That would be unfortunate. In many ways he is better than Tua.

4-6 weeks is best case scenario? That… sucks.

Never put your head down. Keep your chin up.

We are doing this with our backups! Smiles ear to ear!

Great job team. Get a TD in the first drive after the half and the Dolphins may just fold.

Same thought.

Come on D. Hold for 1 more drive before the half, then we get the ball again after the half.

It you need attention, go talk to the wife. Stop spamming the game day thread.

Ed Oliver just DESTROYED their left guard. Wow.

The start to this season is the best i’ve ever seen Allen look (and that’s saying something!). He isn’t forcing anything. He is taking what the defense gives him. Running when needed, but not sacrificing his body for just a yard or two (unless at the goal line). MVP.

Get Cook back in there. That cut by Ray was brutal.

A+ move by Beane.