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INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano saw nothing unusual during Sundays game.The field conditions at Lucas Oil Stadium were ideal and the two teams competed hard and were generally clean.So one day after three players and what looked like a fourth left the field with apparent concussions, Pagano provided a simple answer as to what happened: Its an unfortunate part of the game.The speed of this game is what it is, Pagano said. These guys are flying around at a high rate of speed. These are big, strong, athletic guys flying around out there.Others believe theres more to it.Following the game, Andy Reid downplayed the notion that the field had any role in the injuries, even though starting quarterback Alex Smith appeared to get injured a second time when his head slammed into the ground. Smith did not return and reporters were told he was out with a concussion, something Reid confirmed during his postgame news conference.On Monday, Chiefs head trainer Rick Burkholder clarified what happened, explaining Smith passed the concussion test twice and never actually was diagnosed with a concussion. Still, Reid was asked again about whether the playing surface at Indianapolis (3-5) could have had anything to do with the head injuries.Indys retractable roof stadium is 8 years old and there have been few complaints about the FieldTurf Classic surface that was installed when the stadium opened. Last September, Sports Illustrated ranked the field No. 13 in the league and described the surface as popular because it was designed for softness and durability and reduced the splash of rubber pellets.Stadium director Mike Fox said the NFL requires fields to be tested before each game and Lucas Oil generally grades out on the softer, or safer, end of the spectrum.Even though we are on our original turf, our numbers are well within the requirements of the league and are consistently among the best in the NFL, Fox said Monday. We test our turf every week before the game, as required by the NFL.This isnt the first time Kansas City has had a problem in Indy .On their last trip to Lucas Oil Stadium, a playoff game in January 2014, the Chiefs lost two key players with head injuries -- running back Jamaal Charles and cornerback Brandon Flowers -- and blew a 28-point lead.We havent had a lot of luck on that turf, Reid said. Jamaal had his situation, Flowers had the same situation. Im not sure what the record shows of it.Still, Reid believes Sundays injuries were more a result of bad luck and big hits, some that may have gone over the line in an already dangerous game.Smith, for instance, left on the games opening possession after appearing to take a helmet-to-helmet hit from linebacker Edwin Jackson as he slid to a stop. No penalty was called, to the dismay of the Chiefs. Doctors, Reid said, then cleared Smith to return when they determined a cut ear affected his equilibrium.Two quarters later, Smith departed again, this time when Clayton Geathers appeared to jam the head of the sliding quarterback into the turf. Again, no penalty.But Smith was hardly alone.Kansas City running back Spencer Ware did not play in the second half, Colts cornerback Vontae Davis left after apparently taking a shot in the end zone from a teammate, and Indianapolis right tackle Joe Reitz departed in the second half -- all three with concussions.Pretty good game, guys were slammed around a little bit, Reid said afterward.But rather than looking for explanations, both coaches seemed more concerned with getting back to work and making sure all these guys come back healthy.Its unfortunate, Pagano said. You dont ever want to see anybody get hurt on either team.Game notesPagano acknowledged left guard Jack Mewhort (triceps) had a setback during practice last Wednesday and thats why Mewhort was inactive against Kansas City. He wouldnt say whether Mewhort could return this week. ... 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Francis told several hundred members of the European Olympic Committees that when sport "is considered only in economic terms and consequently for victory at every cost .England coach Wayne Bennett has dropped St George Illlawarra playmaker Gareth Widdop following last weeks Four Nations defeat by New Zealand.Widdop has been replaced by Wigans George Williams for Saturdays game against Scotland, in the match that precedes the Australia-New Zealand encounter at Coventrys Ricoh Arena.In a surprising move by the seven-time premiership-winning coach, Widdop is sacrificed but halfback Luke Gale, who struggled against the Kiwis, keeps his place.But Bennett said it was Gales defensive qualities that caught his eye.Lukes defence was outstanding, Bennett said.I dont think he has a reputation for defending but he was really, really good.I just think he probably lost his way a little bit, it was his first big match and he let a few things slip by that I would encourage him to take in the future.Hes a very talented footballer. Hes good with the ball in his hands, Ive seen enough of him to know that. He just didnt get the ball enough the other day.Wigans Liam Farrell is recalled after being left out of Bennetts 17-man squad last week, while Scott Taylor will deputise for Canterbury skipper James Graham, whos sidelined with a knee injury.ddddddddddddraham has tweaked a medial ligament but is fully expected to play in next Sundays make or break clash against the Kangaroos in London.Ill try to stay as close to the team that I will probably pick to play against Australia, Bennett said.We just need more time together, this team wont be too far off, with the exception of a couple of positions.The New Zealand game has gone now. Weve reviewed it, talked about it and now back out on the field to get things right for Scotland on Saturday.Squad: John Bateman, George Burgess, Sam Burgess (capt), Tom Burgess , Daryl Clark, Mike Cooper, Liam Farrell, Luke Gale, Ryan Hall, Chris Hill, Josh Hodgson, Jonny Lomax, Jermaine McGillvary, Mark Percival, Dan Sarginson, Scott Taylor, Kallum Watkins, Elliot Whitehead, George Williams. ' ' '