[Enlund's Blog] ACL injury for Otule

[brewcity77]

Scout board is basing it off a facebook post for what it's worth.

And a FB post that isn't linked to Chris' wall.

[Nukem2]

It's just one poster.  No one really knows.

[4everwarriors]

Treatment for ACL injuries are either surgery or rehab. The ACL's function is to stabilize the knee Some will argue that rehab provides just as good of a result as surgery. That may be true for the general population and maybe it isn't. I don't know. But, for an athlete, surgery is the only reasonable hope of resuming one's career. Which begs the question whether Otule wants to be 24 years old and still playing college basketball, or whether he desires to just move on.

[HelixAir6]

As someone who is fairly experienced with ACL injuries, I think I can say that whether or not it is a complete tear does not necessarily make a difference if he wants to come back and play this year.  It seems like what the decision is coming down to, as many have stated, is whether he wants to play here for an additional year.

With some strength conditioning and rehab, he likely would be able to contribute, how much is up for debate as he will likely have to nurse that knee.  I'm sure most of you remember Dejuan Blair does not have ACLs in either knee, and he has a pretty big body that he can move fairly easily.  However, I don't think he ever has had ACLs, so maybe he has freakishly strong knees or other ligaments.  It doesn't seem to happen very often with Blair, but with stretched or strained ACLs, the knee can continuously buckle, bend, or give out in the wrong direction, which can put more strain on other ligaments and cartilage.  

I guess my point is, no matter the extent of the strain/tear, with therapy and strengthening muscles around the knee, he likely can forego surgery for a couple of months in order to contribute this year and complete his college career next year.  Of course, this comes with the risk of injuring other ligaments/cartilage in the knee.  I think the staff knows the extent of the injury, they are just trying to figure out the best course of action for CO's college/professional career, both academically and athletically.

Either way, good luck to Chris

[Dr. Dunkenstein]

It is interesting that with the release of the Anderson injury they mentioned that he had a MRI performed, but there is no mention of an MRI for Otule.  As others have guessed, they might be waiting for swelling in the knee to subside before getting a clear result from a MRI.

[jdbied]

You think because he grabbed his knee with both hands, rather than just one, that he injured the ACL versus some other tissue?  You are an idiot!

[Les Nessman]

You think because he grabbed his knee with both hands, rather than just one, that he injured the ACL versus some other tissue?  You are an idiot!

Aggressive first post.

[mileskishnish72]

Good observation, tommyc6.
No need to wait for an MRI, swelling won't cloud the issue.

[MountainCreekHouse]

This kid is made of glass. His new nickname should be "Bob Sanders"... but he's not nearly as good as Bob comparatively

[RyanConroy]

I want you to be right, but give a reason.   I recognize that the scout board thread is based off of a third party facebook post, but give us a reason it is wrong. 

I have pretty good knowledge of the situation, and the details that have been given are essentially all that's known. NOTHING is for sure.

[lohaus]

You think because he grabbed his knee with both hands, rather than just one, that he injured the ACL versus some other tissue?  You are an idiot!

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/goldeneagles/marquettes-otule-looking-to-the-future-48429bs-138690789.html

Still an idiot?  Check out Travis Beckum blowing out his knee today.

[GGGG]

I LOVE this!!!

lohaus, with his five posts, biding his time...waiting...waiting...waiting...and FINALLY!!!   Some other athlete with an ACL injury grabs his knee and he has his AHA!!!!! moment and gets back at jdbied.

Although that was jdbied's one and only post.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

I LOVE this!!!

lohaus, with his five posts, biding his time...waiting...waiting...waiting...and FINALLY!!!   Some other athlete with an ACL injury grabs his knee and he has his AHA!!!!! moment and gets back at jdbied.

Although that was jdbied's one and only post.

lohaus=chicos.   

[Dawson Rental]

I LOVE this!!!

lohaus, with his five posts, biding his time...waiting...waiting...waiting...and FINALLY!!!   Some other athlete with an ACL injury grabs his knee and he has his AHA!!!!! moment and gets back at jdbied.

Although that was jdbied's one and only post.

Hey, I was impressed he tracked the thread for two months, so he could dig it out when the occasion presented itself. 

[Lennys Tap]

Forget about his thin resume'. That's some stealth stalking our most prolific posters could be proud of.

[MUrugger]

Problem is that it was the last time the poor guy posted.  Jdbied--come on back and see the light.  Don't let those with internet muscles bully you off this space just 'cuz they can.

Blog bullying along the lines of calling someone an idiot for a simple post should be moderated.  Like from birth.

   

[MUMac]

Problem is that it was the last time the poor guy posted.  Jdbied--come on back and see the light.  Don't let those with internet muscles bully you off this space just 'cuz they can.

Blog bullying along the lines of calling someone an idiot for a simple post should be moderated.  Like from birth.

   

Idiot.