Fitz rehab

[Maroonthirteen]

This article suggest he is a head of schedule. I?m still worried if he?ll be the runner he was.

More so, he really needs this bowl practice and Off season to improve his passing accuracy.

http://www.cdispatch.com/sports/article.asp?aid=62664

[HA1LSTATE]

as hard as Fitz has worked to get to where he is combined with the metal strength he has shown, we should give him the benefit of the doubt that he will do everything he needs to do to not only get back to form, but be better than he was. This kid has serious heart!!! I believe in him and know he has the support of the team as well!!

[mstatefan91]

He'll be able to run. The passing thing is a concern.

[TrapGame]

Even if Fitz loses a step he'd still be pretty damn fast. As a grad student he'll have way more time to rehab that ankle and work on his passing.

And with the addition of new WR coaching plus new WRs I think we will see his passing really improve next year.

[JDog13]

I wish Gates was coming back next year so he could kick him in the face with that plate in his leg, tbh.

[Maroonthirteen]

I wish Gates was coming back next year so he could kick him in the face with that plate in his leg, tbh.

I better not write what I would like to see happen to that guy.

[5049]

He certainly won't be the runner that he was, that is natural. Most running quarterbacks try to work on their passing during their senior year as it is, much less after an injury.

[Maroonthirteen]

The plan is to have Fitz “active “ during spring practice. Do y’all feel he will be able to plant his back foot and throw during spring practice?

[Dawg61]

This might be a blessing in disguise for Fitz passing wise. He needs to learn touch more than anything and learn how to throw without stepping into the pass. He is poor in both these areas. He can work on this while his ankle is rehabbing.

[Dawgface]

Sounds positive. Hopefully he will be mobile enough to work on his passing during the Spring.

[Bothrops]

I doubt he'll be able to run like he did before. He needs to refine his passing game a lot more, especially since he won't be running nearly as much.

[RiverCityDawg]

I doubt he'll be able to run like he did before.

This is the second time you've made a comment like this. Serious question not meant as a flame, are you a doctor or are you just saying that based on how it looked on the field?

[Tbonewannabe]

This is the second time you've made a comment like this. Serious question not meant as a flame, are you a doctor or are you just saying that based on how it looked on the field?

Nick Chubb's injury was far worse and he was actually better this year than he was prior to the injury. I don't see Fitz injury really affecting him unless it is mental or they game plan on him not getting hit as much.

[Commercecomet24]

If Fitz does his rehab right he will be 100% or extremely close to it.

[dawgoneyall]

His passing really wasn't that off. Our receivers provided no separation.

Could/should he get better sure...but given him a couple of receivers and he will mysteriously become a better passer.

[TrapGame]

His passing really wasn't that off. Our receivers provided no separation.

Could/should he get better sure...but given him a couple of receivers and he will mysteriously become a better passer.

My prediction is we find out how bad of a WR coach Gonzo really was next season. Even Couch and Todd are gonna look a whole lot better.

[Commercecomet24]

My prediction is we find out how bad of a WR coach Gonzo really was next season. Even Couch and Todd are gonna look a whole lot better.

Agreed,

[Sacrifice]

I believe Fitz will come back 100%. That dude only knows one way to play and that?s balls out

[the59dawg]

His passing really wasn't that off. Our receivers provided no separation.

Could/should he get better sure...but given him a couple of receivers and he will mysteriously become a better passer.

This. Fitz had to choose between which tight window he was going to throw into way too many times. Our receivers just could not get open on their skill only.

[HA1LSTATE]

This. Fitz had to choose between which tight window he was going to throw into way too many times. Our receivers just could not get open on their skill only.

Agreed...and with current getting better plus new talent coming in combined with optimistic outlook on Moorhead schemes, we will see passing game improve...but I also believe it to be important to the mental side for Fitz to know the fans are there for him and believe in him (though I’m sure he’s strong enough to do his thing even if nobody did) just want to show support for an awesome young man that has shown great heart for us already

[Todd4State]

I think his running will be fine as far as speed goes. I think if he has any trouble it would be with worrying about another injury like that happening again. Rehab has come a long way and sports teams typically get the very best and most cutting edge things in that arena. That includes MSU too. I fully expect him to be back at 100% and I feel like it's fully realistic to expect as well.

As far as the passing goes, I think we were going to throw more anyway. We're getting better and taller WR's which means that they are going to have a larger catch radius compared to our previous receivers. That's going to make it a lot easier on Nick.

And if you look at Moorhead's stats at Penn State- where he had an All-American RB, and Fordham his offenses are pretty balanced and most years his offense has more pass attempts than rushes. That leads me to believe that in general he is a little more pass first than Dan typically. Also, his pass routes are based off of the Bill Walsh West Coast Offense (BAD WORD!) but what that means is a lot of horizontal crossing routes that are shorter- which means that they are typically higher percentage throws and easier to complete than what a lot of Dan's routes were. That's going to help Fitz's completion percentage some. Moorhead does have a reputation for throwing the ball downfield though too- and those are also part of the WCO pass route tree as well.

I think the point about having a new WR coach is a good point as well. The other thing is unlike Dan there will probably be a legit competition for the top spots in the rotation as opposed to just starting the upperclassmen. With Dan it would probably have been Jesse Jackson and then one of Guidry, Couch, or Todd. With Moorhead I think we will see all of those guys get reps but we may see more of Whop (hopefully) and Heath and I wouldn't be shocked if they start as well if they earn it.

Let's not forget that our o-line will probably be better because we return pretty much everyone and we have some good running backs too. Aeris can catch the ball pretty well and Hill is extremely talented and I think he will be more of a factor next year as well. Farrod is a really good TE and I think he will have even more of a role as a receiver than he did last year. All of that is going to factor in and help take pressure off of Fitz to where he has enough guys to spread the ball around to and where he doesn't have to be the primary runner for us.

Defense and special teams should be good if not better as well and that will help. Literally the only question mark I have about us is at punter- and we'll probably be fine there too.

[Jack Lambert]

They put the ankle back in place on the field. He got up with a little help and then hopped to the golf cart. On his way out he gave Ole Miss the California Wave. After half time he came back out to the side lines with the use of crunches and not a knee wheel.

He is one bad ass dude. I have no doubt he will be a runner next year.

[Commercecomet24]

They put the ankle back in place on the field. He got up with a little help and then hopped to the golf cart. On his way out he gave Ole Miss the California Wave. After half time he came back out to the side lines with the use of crunches and not a knee wheel.

He is one bad ass dude. I have no doubt he will be a runner next year.

This x 1000. Fitz is gonna be fine.

[Bothrops]

They put the ankle back in place on the field. He got up with a little help and then hopped to the golf cart. On his way out he gave Ole Miss the California Wave. After half time he came back out to the side lines with the use of crunches and not a knee wheel.

He is one bad ass dude. I have no doubt he will be a runner next year.

Did he have a break? I can't remember

[Anonymous]

If he's in rehab already then he is far enough along to do isolation exercises at least. That is the big thing, he probably hasn't missed squats for over a few weeks since he was 15. 6 weeks of little to no strength exercises with your legs is a long time, going to have to hit the weight room in overdrive this spring/summer.

[Anonymous]

Did he have a break? I can't remember

Yes. That doesn't happen without a break. I'm guessing fracture dislocation, sounds like it was clean.

[Behrdawg]

He will recover 100%. These types of breaks are a walk in the park these days

[Commercecomet24]

He will recover 100%. These types of breaks are a walk in the park these days

Exactly. Dr Andrews clinic is an account of mine. Talked with one of the orthos there about that injury. He said if there was no extensive vascular or nerve damage and Fitz does his rehab right he will be 100%.