Question: Any word on our injured players out for season?

[GoBamaJags]

Was wondering if someone had heard anything on the progress of our players with injury issues such as Hightower and Square?

 

[BAMAFEVER50]

I was wondering the same thing

 

[GoBamaJags]

We seem to have so much information on everything from our w/l record to Ingram for heisman to tape gate, but I don't see anything on these guys and their rehab progress.

 

[bamapair]

They said on the telecast saturday that Hightower has started rehab.

 

[BAMAFEVER50]

I was curious about the nature of Hightowers injury, I have heard that it might have been a lil worse than everyone is letting on.

 

[bmcklv]

I was curious about the nature of Hightowers injury, I have heard that it might have been a lil worse than everyone is letting on.

He blew his knee out, ACL and MCL. Can't get much worse, but the surgery is routine these days. He's back riding the stat bike already.

 

[HELENKELLERMRI]

I heard Bowman was out for year with ligament damaged wish him well he's a stud. Really hate to lose him.:frown:

 

[CapstoneGrad06]

He blew his knee out, ACL and MCL. Can't get much worse, but the surgery is routine these days. He's back riding the stat bike already.

It seems Dont'a will be back and ready to go in the spring. They showed him walking around during the South Carolina game telecast, and he showed no signs of limping or the like.

 

[CapstoneGrad06]

I heard Bowman was out for year with ligament damaged wish him well he's a stud. Really hate to lose him.:frown:

What? An article on Al.com says otherwise. Bowman just had a knee sprain and was back at practice.

Cornerback Javier Arenas (ribs) "has taken all the reps and done all the work this week," said Saban, who also said Dre Kirkpatrick (back spasm), Josh Chapman (abdominal strain) and receiver Mike Bowman (knee sprain) have all practiced normally.

http://blog.al.com/bamabeat/2009/10/news_and_notes_back-and-forth.html

 

[bamaslammer]

I'd say there is zero chance Hightower and Square play this spring, they might participate in some drills.

 

[AIIIGHTTT]

Did not know DH tore both ligaments. Thanks for the info.

 

[BAMAFEVER50]

He blew his knee out, ACL and MCL. Can't get much worse, but the surgery is routine these days. He's back riding the stat bike already.

any cartilage damage? This is what I have heard as well (didn't want to post speculated rumors). It was great to see him at the USCe game. thanks for the info

 

[bodiddle]

When Square & Hightower are fully recovered, whenever that may be, will they have the same speed and quickness as before the injuries?

 

[time_4_the_TIDE]

He blew his knee out, ACL and MCL. Can't get much worse, but the surgery is routine these days. He's back riding the stat bike already.

I heard during the Ole Miss game, the announcers were saying Hightower was on the bike then. They said he wasn't peddling he was just using his arms.

 

[time_4_the_TIDE]

I have also been wondering about some of our gray-shirts and how they are coming along with their injuries and recoveries.

 

[HELENKELLERMRI]

What? An article on Al.com says otherwise. Bowman just had a knee sprain and was back at practice.



News and notes: Back-and-forth continues between Saban and Spurrier | The Bama Beat - al.com

I had gotten info from a scout players mom. She could have misunderstood. Glad to hear. I really like Bowman.:BigA:

 

[GoBamaJags]

When Square & Hightower are fully recovered, whenever that may be, will they have the same speed and quickness as before the injuries?

Well, I'm surely no doc, but I would think all people heal differently from the surgeries. While I would imagine the rehab programs and physical therapy are as good as it gets, some still take a little longer than others to get back. And I would guess that while some are as good as before, some may lose a step in speed. But we've seen many, many athletes in different sports have their knees blown and come back to have ultra productive careers.

By the way folks, thanks for the info!!! :BigA: