UND Fan Posted November 10, 2003 Posted November 10, 2003 I know UND isn't talking much about injuries for legal reasons but does anyone have any idea what type of injuries offensive linemen, Ben Olson and Ryan Grant, had on Saturday? We can't afford to lose either of them but especially Olson - he is a stud! It is good that we have a week off before the playoffs! Quote
PCM Posted November 10, 2003 Posted November 10, 2003 I heard Lennon on the radio this morning. He said the Sioux have some injuries, but he didn't say specifically who was injured. Based on what I heard, it sounds like he expects to have everyone available for the first playoff game. I assume that means that there were no serious injuries at USD. Quote
UND Fan Posted November 10, 2003 Author Posted November 10, 2003 Thanks - I hope your assumption is correct! Quote
UND92,96 Posted November 10, 2003 Posted November 10, 2003 I'm also wondering whether Tom Irvin might yet play this year? He's been out since the UMC game. I'm sure he could get a medical red-shirt year if he wants to come back next season. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted November 10, 2003 Posted November 10, 2003 Last time I read it, the medical hardship rule said that you can't play in more than 20% of your team's games, and none in the second half of the season, to apply for the medical hardship waiver (commonly called a medical redshirt). If he wants a full season of eligibility next year, hold him out. Quote
CoteauRinkRat Posted November 10, 2003 Posted November 10, 2003 I was thinking about this over the weekend and have been wondering the same thing. Hopefully they keep him out and apply for the medical hardship for next season. Quote
UND92,96 Posted November 10, 2003 Posted November 10, 2003 Last time I read it, the medical hardship rule said that you can't play in more than 20% of your team's games, and none in the second half of the season, to apply for the medical hardship waiver (commonly called a medical redshirt). If he wants a full season of eligibility next year, hold him out. I should have been clearer in my previous post. I meant that IF Irvin doesn't play any more this year, he'd be eligible for a medical hardship year. Assuming he was healthy enough to play, I imagine he'd have to decide whether he would prefer to play in the playoffs this year, or come back for an entire year next season. He may not come back regardless if he's on schedule to graduate. Quote
teamsioux Posted November 10, 2003 Posted November 10, 2003 Last night on the Sioux highlight TVshow, all the seniors spoke of their memories of UND and what they will miss and Irvin spoke like he was not going to be back. Quote
CoteauRinkRat Posted November 10, 2003 Posted November 10, 2003 Last night on the Sioux highlight TVshow, all the seniors spoke of their memories of UND and what they will miss and Irvin spoke like he was not going to be back. anyone know if he is close to being healthy? Quote
UND Fan Posted November 10, 2003 Author Posted November 10, 2003 Ben Olson has a partial tear of the MCL, the medial collateral ligament, in his knee. He is questionable for the game on the 15th. Fortunately, he has a lot of time to rest and rehab it. I wouldn't be surprised if he plays. There were quite a few other nuisance injuries, some that might have held players out of a game this weekend, others may have played but not at 100%. Bottom line - it is a real break that we do not have a game on Saturday. Quote
CoteauRinkRat Posted November 10, 2003 Posted November 10, 2003 Bottom line - it is a real break that we do not have a game on Saturday. I agree, this gives us time to get healthy and prepare for the playoffs. Quote
RD17 Posted November 10, 2003 Posted November 10, 2003 If you look at the player participation report in the UND football statistics, it indicates that Irvin played (but did not start) against USD. Hopefully he'll be back to 100% for the playoffs. It would be especially nice to have him in there if UND plays Pitt. St. Quote
Sioux1 Posted November 11, 2003 Posted November 11, 2003 Tom Irvin did NOT play against USD. He hasn't played once since the first game of the season. Quote
UND Fan Posted November 11, 2003 Author Posted November 11, 2003 Sioux1 - do you know his situation? Will he return next year on a hardship ruling? Quote
Sioux1 Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 I believe Tom is done and will not be back next year. Quote
CoteauRinkRat Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 I believe Tom is done and will not be back next year. I heard that also. Quote
UND Fan Posted November 18, 2003 Author Posted November 18, 2003 Anyone heard how our injured guys are progressing: Olson, Grant, etc.? Quote
fightin'su Posted November 18, 2003 Posted November 18, 2003 i heard from a player that "all hands will be on deck" saturday. Quote
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