Stevenson Delays Surgery; "I want this year!"
by AndyPanda on Aug 18, 2010 1:36 PM PDT
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PrintSophomore RB Jovan Stevenson has decided to delay surgery to repair his left shoulder for now, oting instead to go through rehab, and return to practice next week. The surgery will still be needed, but can wait until after the season. Stevenson expects to miss spring practice, or at least the contact part, as a result. Of course, Quizz did that last year, and it turned out ok.
"It's an old injury," Stevenson said. "They told me I'm going to need surgery, but gave me the decision to make on when. I told them I'm going to play."
Stevenson originally injured his shoulder during his junior year in high school. A bone was broken, but healed wrong. As a result, there are times when the shoulder separates, such as last week when he put his arm out to stop a fall in the training facility.
"I'm going to need surgery regardless," Stevenson said. "I know my pain tolerance. I know what I can take and can't take. And I want this year."
In addition to Stevenson, the Oregon St. injury list continues to grow, with DE Taylor Henry (back), CB Brandon Hardin (knee), and DE Mana Rosa (shoulder) out now, joining WR Darrell Catchings (groin), WR Geno Munoz (hamstring), DL Mitchel Hunt (knee), DT Tonu Tuimalealiifano (knee) and DT Stephen Paea (knee) on the sidelines. And WR Markus Wheaton aggravated his shoulder injury.
WR Aaron Nichols (hip) and LB Rueben Robinson (ankle) both returned, however. Nichols' ding was expected to be a short duration situation, but Robinson's return was particularly good news, as his ankle was initially suspected to be more serious.
WR Aaron Nichols (hip) and LB Rueben Robinson (ankle) returned.
Andy_Wooldridge@yahoo.com
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Props & Thanks to Jovan.
He’s really the only legitimate backup to Quizz
right now. Plus I’ve definitely liked what I’ve seen
from him in backup/breather situations so far.
Guy’s got some definite potential, imo.
James freakin' Rodgers. Beast.
Is there anything the coaching staff can do to prevent
the seemingly never-ending list of training camp injuries we seem to sustain every year? I mean I can’t think of anything off the top of my head… I guess my main question is, is this normal in college football camps across the board? Cuz it’s starting to bug the crap outta me, especially with Darrell Catchings…
Btw, get back to work, Joe. ;)
Posterizing Pau since 2008...
It is interesting
But I do think it happens at most camps. As long as the guys aren’t out for an extended period of time, it’s not too bad.
September 4th, 4:45 PM, ESPN
Go read the Ducks Beat on O-live.
I went there (for the first time in forever) to check
this exact thing. It’s not just us. Their top 3 RB’s
all missed their latest scrimmage.
But speaking of RB’s, here’s one none of them miss.
James freakin' Rodgers. Beast.
by The Orange Joe on Aug 19, 2010 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
If doctors are going to let him go through with this after some successful rehab, I can’t disagree with it.
If it’s my shoulder or my kid, I’m opting for surgery. A healthy shoulder is something you’ll appreciate once your football days are behind you.
Yes.
I did laugh.
James freakin' Rodgers. Beast.
by The Orange Joe on Aug 19, 2010 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
It sounds like this isn't something that will get worse with time,
and can be repaired after the season. It’s more an issue of pain management, and everyone has a different level of pain tolerance, even varying with the motivation of the situation. Each of us would have different considerations in making the decision if it were us, or our kid.
Missing the contact part of spring ball isn’t going to be that bid a deal, and he can still do the video study and walk-thru portions, as well as conditioning work.
This isn’t a new problem according to the doctors, but rather an old one only discovered once more experienced trainers and doctors than he probably saw while in high school took a look.
This isn’t uncommon, and underscores how severe the need is for more and better trainers at the high school level, and for doctors that see a lot of sports injuries, and understand the difference between them and chronic occupational stress injuries.
Andy Wooldridge, andy_wooldridge@yahoo.com
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