Hand Surgery for Mateer

[Cruiser]

NORMAN — University of Oklahoma head football coach Brent Venables announced Tuesday that quarterback John Mateer will undergo surgery Wednesday to address a right-hand injury he sustained in Saturday's win over Auburn.

Venables said the expectation is that Mateer will return to action sometime this season.

Mateer to Undergo Surgery Wednesday - University of Oklahoma

NORMAN — University of Oklahoma head football coach Brent Venables announced Tuesday that quarterback John Mateer will undergo surgery Wednesday to address a...

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[dWarriors88]

I had to check the URL - make sure I was in the right spot

Yep this is Tidefans alright.

Hoping for a speedy recovery, gonna need that QB to face off against UTx

 

[Rocky Mtn Bob]

I didn't see the injury. Did he follow through into another player's helmet?

 

[CajunCrimson]

“He hurt it sacking Jackson Arnold last Saturday during Oklahoma’s victory over Auburn. Even three days later, the final unknown sack totals continue to rise”

 

[Saban4Ever]

He hurt it in the first quarter. And they still beat Auburn. Broken thumb on his throwing hand. I’m sure he will be ready for our game since we play them in November.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

He hurt it in the first quarter. And they still beat Auburn. Broken thumb on his throwing hand. I’m sure he will be ready for our game since we play them in November.

if he didn't tear anything, he will be back in about 4 to 6 weeks.

 

[CajunCrimson]

 

[breyrolltide2003]

He hurt it in the first quarter. And they still beat Auburn. Broken thumb on his throwing hand. I’m sure he will be ready for our game since we play them in November.

I hope he is ready, I just bought tickets and hope it is a top 10 matchup.

 

[sanjosecrimson]

Oklahoma's next four opponents are Kent at home,
Texas in a neutral site, at South Carolina and Ole Miss at home.
Without Mateer, I can see 2 losses in the next month.

 

[breyrolltide2003]

Oklahoma's next four opponents are Kent at home,
Texas in a neutral site, at South Carolina and Ole Miss at home.
Without Mateer, I can see 2 losses in the next month.

Their backup is perfectly capable of winning 3 of those games. OU has a bye next week as well.

 

[jjv0004]

Their backup is perfectly capable of winning 3 of those games. OU has a bye next week as well.

Highly doubtful they beat Texas and Ole Miss with their backup. He is not close to Mateer.

 

[breyrolltide2003]

Highly doubtful the beat Texas and Ole Miss with their backup. He is not close to Mateer.

I think Mateer could be back in 3 weeks.

 

[sanjosecrimson]

Their backup is perfectly capable of winning 3 of those games. OU has a bye next week as well.

I wouldn't be so sure. Oklahoma struggled against auburn's defense with Mateer. Texas and S. Carolina defenses are no slouch. Ole miss offense is good enough to beat them in Norman.

 

[alabama mike1]

Wishing him a speedy recovery. I do not want to see any athlete hurt, no matter what team they play for.

 

[sanjosecrimson]

I think Mateer could be back in 3 weeks.

Venables said yesterday he would be out a month or longer, hence the 4 to 6 weeks prediction.
We all know everyone's recovery timeline is different and to play back at 100% is not always guarantee.

 

[mlh]

That's a shame. Could derail his Heisman campaign.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

Their backup is perfectly capable of winning 3 of those games. OU has a bye next week as well.

Unless you have intimate knowledge of OU's backup quarterback and how he runs the offense, you're just throwing crap up against the wall hoping it sticks. Mateer completely changed the outlook of OU's season. Does the backup quarterback do that for them? I doubt it...

 

[breyrolltide2003]

Unless you have intimate knowledge of OU's backup quarterback and how he runs the offense, you're just throwing crap up against the wall hoping it sticks. Mateer completely changed the outlook of OU's season. Does the backup quarterback do that for them? I doubt it...

Venables said yesterday he would be out a month or longer, hence the 4 to 6 weeks prediction.
We all know everyone's recovery timeline is different and to play back at 100% is not always guarantee.

Just when they started to get things back right too...

 

[The Ols]

Just when they started to get things back right too...

OK…I see it now…

 

[sanjosecrimson]

That's a shame. Could derail his Heisman campaign.

No worries, Mateer is the media darling at the moment. He can missed 4 games and still win it as long as he's undefeated as a starter. Heck, his numbers don't have to be elite either, just don't lose. ESPN is his biggest fan and as long a they keeping pushing the narrative, he should be fine.