Catchings' Injury: Not as serious as originally thought?
by Jake Bertalotto on Aug 20, 2009 5:45 PM PDT
in Oregon State Football
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PrintA couple days ago we learned the devastating news that Darrell Catchings was expected to miss the entire seasonwith a fractured wrist. But today, we find out that the fracture wasn't as bad as originally thought. Buker origionally reported the news on Twitter, then had this to say on his blog:
WR Darrell Catchings does not have a broken bone in his wrist, will not need surgery, and could be back as early as the Beavers' Sept. 12 game at Nevada-Las Vegas, coach Mike Riley said. But there were some major qualificiations to that.
It was initially thought that Catchings had a broken bone in his wrist and would miss the entire season. He had surgery scheduled for Wednesday, but was re-examined and Riley is hopeful this latest diagnosis sticks.
"Best way for me to explain it, he DOES NOT have a fracture,'' said Riley of the area around Catchings' right wrist and hand.
"It was an old fracture that had healed that they initially saw on an X-ray.''
The good news is that the return of Darrell would mean more experience in the receiver corps, and that Marcus Wheaton won't be fed to the wolves as a true freshman at the "X" position, last occupied by the likes of Sammie Stroughter.
Riley still stressed that this prognosis still was not final, it was just what he was being told on Thursday. He also said that Catchings could be back by the UNLV game in Week 2, but again, nothing was for sure.
So it looks like we're back to the origionally posted recovery time: 3-4 weeks.
--Jake (jake.buildingthedam@gmail.com)
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That is great news
However, even better is moving Wheaton back out wide. A guy with his size and speed needs to be utilized by stretching out the D
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Don't redshirt him
He’s #2 on depth chart it sounds like
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by The VD Special on Aug 21, 2009 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions
It's amazing
How when I first heard 2-4 weeks I was upset, now I’m thrilled with it.
Hi, my name's Connor and I am addicted to College Football
What's going on????
He’s not, he is? I can’t take the mixed messages!!!
Anyway, I agree with The VD Special and this has all got me thinking about the possibility of how dangerous our receiving group could be this season. I don’t know, is it me or does anyone else think our offense could be very good this season?
-RVM
Totally Agree
But we can’t have any more injuries! If we lose Quizz or one of our recievers we will become one dimensional.
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This is going to be one of our most potent offensive attacks we’ve had since Simonton, Smith, Johnson and Housh
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by The VD Special on Aug 20, 2009 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know about that VD
But we are going to be really good. Anyone see Ochocinco kick the PAT last night?
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I think that's a little extreme but yes, the Beavs could have a very potent, fast group of weapons this season.
I want to see Catchings showcase a lot of growth and maturation. Last year was out of character and I think we all know that early confidence issues were only compounded by his diabetes symptoms. I hope this year can be big for him.
Tell me when we've had a better offense??
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by The VD Special on Aug 21, 2009 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't quite know.
But first I want to see…
-How Catchings has improved and if this wrist/hand thing hampers him at all.
-If Wheaton is as good as advertised and can help fill Sammie’s shoes.
-If we can lessen Quizz’s load as a runner and use him more in the passing game.
-If a clear cut starter at TE emerges.
I’m not saying the O will suck, just that I’m hesitant to anoint this team as the next best thing. They definitely could be. And I hope they are.
The one you posted above!
Simonton>Quizz
Smith>Canfield
Ochocinco>James
Housh>Catchings
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To quote VD...
This is going to be one of our most potent offensive attacks we’ve had since Simonton, Smith, Johnson and Housh
To be fair…
I like your implications here
If I’m hearing you here the implications are pretty huge in what team you are comparing to. I sure hope so, not all the way there with you yet, but I have of late been sensing some very good signs. Pretty exciting.
-RVM
I think there's more reason to be excited than worried.
I didn’t mean to be a downer in my last post but I’m just a little apprehensive in singing this offense’s praises based on potential. Wheaton in particular excites me with his speed and ability. I’m just curious to see how he adapts to physical, hard-hitting play. He’s still a pretty skinny kid.
I'm with you
I agree, seems of course too early with too many new players, but at the same time seems like we might have something really special this year.
So, not worried for sure but not overly excited myself, just a good deal more excited than a month ago but that could be just the closing in on the opening day excitement kicking in!
-RVM
Too early to tell with the receivers
But when have we returned a player like Quizz, a player like James, and experience at QB. Hell, our backup QB threw for 2,500 yards and nearly 20 TDs. OUR BACKUP
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by The VD Special on Aug 21, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm with you too
Just don’t want to get too excited yet, have to go on vacation so can’t get all amped up about football just right now!
Damnit, I can’t wait!!!
-RVM
Vacation is the perfect time to get amped up for football! The worst time is work, because, like right now, I get nothing done otherwise
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by The VD Special on Aug 21, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
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