🏈 VT RB out: Evans Knee injury

[stwrtchrs]

http://www.hokiesports.com/football/recaps/20090811aaa.html

Not good for the Hokies

 

[Nothing_But_A_Winner00]

Earlier today they said it was just a sprain. Wow.

 

[evilgenius]

It is confirmed

And it is all over a VT board I visit. It is sad news for them. You do not wish that on anyone!

 

[252BAMA]

Earlier today they said it was just a sprain. Wow.

The sprain occured in last Friday's practice.

 

[Nothing_But_A_Winner00]

The sprain occured in last Friday's practice.

On College Football Live they talked about it today as if it just happened. Is this a case of him being back on the field too soon?

 

[Argo]

That sucks for VT. Hopefully Evans will be able to heal this season and have a long, healthy career in his future.

 

['65 Cobra]

I hate that for them. Having torn my ACL, I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Hopefully, he'll come back strong.

 

[doemasters]

have to hate that for the kid

 

[joeman546]

And it is all over a VT board I visit. It is sad news for them. You do not wish that on anyone!

Anyone? Are you sure? There are some dirty players/plays, and I wouldnt mind seeing certain individuals get a payback from karma.

That said, I have nothing against Darren Evans, nor do I want him injured, this is most unfortunate for the Hokies. Whats really sad is that it will probably effect the opener in a huge way, and I had wanted the highest quality game possible in the opener,

 

[tedford]

You hate to see that happen to any kid. Hope he recovers and is able to play again next season.

 

[252BAMA]

Anyone? Are you sure? There are some dirty players/plays, and I wouldnt mind seeing certain individuals get a payback from karma.

That said, I have nothing against Darren Evans, nor do I want him injured, this is most unfortunate for the Hokies. Whats really sad is that it will probably effect the opener in a huge way, and I had wanted the highest quality game possible in the opener,

No different than last year for them.

"Highly touted redshirt freshman Ryan Williams is now in a position to follow a similar path Evans did last year, when Evans took over for injured starter Kenny Lewis Jr. Williams stole the spotlight in spring practices and was expected to see significant playing time this fall."

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4392725

 

[IllinoisTideFan]

No different than last year for them.

Yep yep! I think they're a quality team and doubt we'll see much of a letdown. I still expect an extremely tough battle.

 

[porkchop]

I hate that for them. Having torn my ACL, I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Hopefully, he'll come back strong.

And it's the rehab that sucks most IMHO. I tore mine playing raquetball and it took about 2 years to come back from it. Obviously I was not a high-profile athlete who's life depended on it, but the rehab alone takes 3-6 months minimum. Even for college ball players. And that's not counting extenuating circumstances like prolonged pain, arthritis, or infection.

 

[ElephantStomp]

I feel bad for the kid. I wish him a speedy recovery and that he has a long productive career.

I tore mine the first time in high school playing football, went up for a pick and when I landed the knee just went "pop". And then three years ago I tore my other one rodeoing, I was taking a bull away from a fallen rider and I rounded the clown's barrel and same sounding "pop".

Cory

 

[Jayt4uofa]

Wow sorry to hear that for the young man. I hope that he has a speedy recovery and no complications. This is a big blow to the VTech offense which means Tyrod Taylor has to step up his game alot more. Good luck to him on that!

 

[firestorm]

Wow, that's a huge lose for 'em, Darren's backup is pretty solid although...

RTR,

 

[shipley00]

Evans, from <?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = ST1 /><ST1LACE w:st="on"><ST1:CITY w:st="on">Indianapolis</ST1:CITY>, <ST1:STATE w:st="on">Ind.</ST1:STATE></ST1LACE>, was the MVP of the Orange Bowl and rushed for 1,265 yards and 11 touchdowns last year. Evans redshirted in 2008.

Am I just reading this wrong? How did he redshirt in 08 and still rack up over 1200 yards? I'm going back to sleep now.

 

[cominatcha]

I hate it for the young man,that just goes to show...take nothing for granted.