Your Thursday Morning "DON"T JUMP!!" Injury Thread

[Dog316]

I'm really just venting because it's going to be a bummer if Dak misses a good stat padding game where we could gain more momentum heading into LSU. It would be typical MSU to lose our growing hype due to a fluke injury and a close win over UAB with our backup QB.

I'm sort of hoping that me venting will lead to it not being true, and I will have pulled the ole "College World Series" reverse jinx.*

^^^^^^

Would you mind practicing your venting on your dog. If you don't have a live dog perhaps you could practice venting by using iPhone Notes or some similar app! Venting in public is for sissies.

[Lloyd Christmas]

He slid awkwardly....probably because he never slides and was told to slide.

I remember thinking it looked awkward as well. If he really does have an ankle injury I bet that's where it came from.

[Original48]

Yea, if Mullen really told him not to run the ball much, that pisses me off. You hear time and time again people say they are more likely to get injured while being cautious, than they would be just playing their normal game. Quit holding shit back and let's get out there and let it rip. These guys are young and in great shape....they should be able to get out there and let it all hang out for 12 games a year.

My sentiments exactly. You and Starkvegas have reiterated what several of us were talking about post game. Stand there and get hit?? There were a couple of weird sacks...and if Dak takes off like he normally would he would at least have the ability to slide or get down. But bottom line..as you said...let her rip! Playing cautiously lends to injuries like this.

[CadaverDawg]

My sentiments exactly. You and Starkvegas have reiterated what several of us were talking about post game. Stand there and get hit?? There were a couple of weird sacks...and if Dak takes off like he normally would he would at least have the ability to slide or get down.

100% agree

[Coach66]

Nm

[Tripp McNeely]

If Mullen comes out and says he's 100% but we just don't want to risk it I will feel ok about it.

But yeah if he says he's hurt and he can't play this game, I will think we are pretty screwed.

If he and the coaching staff are thinking about holding him out and making sure he was 100% ready for LSU, which is VERY possible, you'd never in a million years come out and say that...what message does that send to the rest of the team, the other team, how much does it change up USA and LSU's preparation (not knowing what QB to gameplan for)...if the coaching staff is thinking that (which they probably are), never, EVER say it. CDM "controls the message" in situations like this better than I've ever seen.

[engie]

If Mullen comes out and says he's 100% but we just don't want to risk it I will feel ok about it.

But yeah if he says he's hurt and he can't play this game, I will think we are pretty screwed.

After 5 years, what makes you think Mullen is going to give us a straight answer on this in year 6? I wouldn't be surprised if he refuses to address it at all and we're left guessing...

[ScoobaDawg]

Good news on Bear and Johnson, but any injury to Dak means this season is going to be 7 wins at best. If he isn't starting against UAB we are boned for sure.

Far from boned, and even if he doesnt play against UAB i doubt he misses more than a game. If it was something more severe it would be out already.
As mentioned..Damian should be able to beat UAB, defense might have to make sure they hold them to 10 or less to be safe...which im hoping for already.

[Eric Nies Grind Time]

I'm not worried about UAB even without Dak. I am worried about LSU, A&M, Auburn, Alabama and Ole Miss.

[MaxedOutMaroon]

The first thing I'm going to do when I see Josh is ask him who has been handing him the ball this week, and that will develop my opinion.

[ScoobaDawg]

I'm not worried about UAB even without Dak. I am worried about LSU, A&M, Auburn, Alabama and Ole Miss.

Oh i agree the season expectations change a lot if Dak has a major injury.

To show a sign its not that serious, vegas ALWAYS knows. and the game hasnt been pulled from sites yet.

[mstatefan91]

God knows. The thread says that Dak may or may not be available Saturday because truly nobody knows if he's hurt or not and if he is hurt, how bad it is.

But all you guys seem to be able to do is assume that Dak is hurt and that it is serious.

Also, Bafoom has already told us that if Dak is hurt that we have Damien who is the same exact QB just with less hype so we all know we will be ok either way now.**

[CadaverDawg]

When did the board take a trip back to Junior high lingo?

[JDog13]

I didn't want to include this info because it would really be cause for concern. He ordered pink lemonade. To the other question the burger was well done but the onion rings were soggy. He also ordered extra pickles and no mayo.

Prayers sent

[MaroonStateofMind]

Word from Robbie on 247 last night is Bear will play, Malcolm may play (apparently he's not even wearing a cast), and that we won't know about Dak until gametime. My guess is we hold Dak out to be safe..although I would really like him to play so we can get some timing issues taken care of before the Corndogs. If you have any additional info feel free to correct me.

I believe this is the hit that Dak got hurt on.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPOSloubq0c

[Statefan]

This thread is ridiculous.

So what if Dak tweaked his ankle or something. All indications is that IF there is an injury, he will be fine in a week or two and we will continue as always. We will still destroy UAB with Damian, Robinson and the best defense in the conference. That goes for USA too. No need to play Dak if it's something that could become a serious injury with a bad hit

I don't mind him not taking off and running... It's really a catch 22. What would you be posting if he ran a TD in in the 3rd quarter and broke a vertebrae like Bryce Petty last weekend?

We will be fine, Dak will be fine, the season will still go on if we play UAB without him this week.

As for Bear, how injured could he be? He had a sick TD catch AFTER his "injury".

Everyone needs to chill, we will be good to go by the LSU game

[CadaverDawg]

I believe this is the hit that Dak got hurt on.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPOSloubq0c

Jesus, who was that? Senior??

[mstatefan91]

This thread is ridiculous.

So what if Dak tweaked his ankle or something. All indications is that IF there is an injury, he will be fine in a week or two and we will continue as always. We will still destroy UAB with Damian, Robinson and the best defense in the conference. That goes for USA too. No need to play Dak if it's something that could become a serious injury with a bad hit

I don't mind him not taking off and running... It's really a catch 22. What would you be posting if he ran a TD in in the 3rd quarter and broke a vertebrae like Bryce Petty last weekend?

We will be fine, Dak will be fine, the season will still go on if we play UAB without him this week.

As for Bear, how injured could he be? He had a sick TD catch AFTER his "injury".

Everyone needs to chill, we will be good to go by the LSU game

Wow, someone who finally gets it

[ShotgunDawg]

Late last night David Murray responded to the Dak question by saying, "Without saying yea or nay on the guy in question, I'll remind that P.J. Jones wore a boot around campus from mid-August through the bowl game. Started 11 games anyway. Last week Kaleb Eulls came to the mid-week presser in a boot, started the opener as usual."

I think Mullen has put the kibosh on the media and players from saying anything, but, if you read between the lines, I think it's clear whats going on: Something happened in the game and Dak got banged up. Nothing serious, and he could play if needed, However, with who we are playing this weekend, he is questionable,

Paul has said similar things as Dave.

Dave posted this on the free board. Not premium content

[MaroonStateofMind]

Jesus, who was that? Senior??

Yes, I believe so.