On Rex

[Brasky]

This is the first time I've been able to hear post game and Bo says it's "the lowest grade" MCL sprain.

We talked about this in the game thread but this is a reliable website stating the probable recovery time, specifically the different grades of MCL sprains Pelini says it's "grade 1" (that is a direct quote):


The Mcl Sprain Protocol | LIVESTRONG.COM



Time Frame for Recovery
Because MCL sprains vary in severity, each type of sprain will require a different amount of time for a full recovery. Grade I sprains are the least severe and can be fully healed in four to six weeks. Grade II sprains affect more of the MCL and can take two to three months to completely heal. Grade III MCL sprains are the most serious and may need to be repaired with surgery. You can expect to be treating a Grade III MCL sprain for at least three months. If you undergo surgery, it may be up to 12 months before you are able to resume all normal activities.

 

[Fumble_Rooskie]

glad it wasn't worse

 

[jedburks]

Yeah, I heard 2-6 weeks. Partial tear and MRI will tell more soon.

 

[Brasky]

6 weeks is a long time.

 

[huskers1217]

5 HOURS AGO • BY BRIAN CHRISTOPHERSON /LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR Rex Burkhead made the most of his carries.

But the big concern among Husker fans now is the health of the senior running back, who left with an injury in the first quarter of Nebraska’s 49-20 win against Southern Mississippi on Saturday.

He watched the second half in street clothes, his left knee wrapped.

Husker coach Bo Pelini said that Burkhead suffered a low-grade sprained medial collateral ligament.

“He’s day-to-day, week-to-week,” Pelini said. “I don’t think it’s anything long-term. He’ll be fine.”

"It's going to take a lot to hold him out, I can tell you that," said offensive coordinator Tim Beck.

Burkhead carried the ball just three times before being injured. He got a lot of production out of his limited time, ripping off a 57-yard touchdown run, the longest run of his Husker career, and finishing with 68 yards rushing.

Certainly the question of whether he can return for next Saturday’s road game at UCLA will loom large over the next few days.

"He's the kind of kid that will do everything possible to try to come back from injury," Husker running backs coach Ron Brown said. "And as we know watching Rex over his career, when he comes back from an injury, he comes back with a bang. He's a mature enough guy to mentally stay with it. He doesn't let himself drift. He'll be tenacious in the film room. He'll do everything to stay in shape and whenever the return is he'll come back very strong."

While the Huskers coasted to a win, it did come with some other injuries after a fall camp that had few of them.

Senior tight end Ben Cotton left the game because some cartilage under his ribs was bothering him, Pelini said.

And senior wide receiver and return man Tim Marlowe will be out at least a few weeks because of a broken collarbone, according to the coach.

Sophomore Jamal Turner said when someone goes down, other receivers are ready to step up.

“I’m really hurt that my teammate Timmy got hurt,” Turner said. “I’m going to be praying for him. The whole wide receiver corps, we were really hurt that he went down. But we just have to keep climbing and getting better, and can’t sob at his loss. We have to go out and play hard for him.”

Abdullah and friends: Burkhead’s early departure meant more action for the stable of

 

[huskers1217]

^^ from LJS

 

[OregonDucks]

damn man that is a hefty blow. you guys lost a lot of players for just playing southern miss. I hope Burkhead returns soon and returns healthy and doesn't push it so it either hinders his abilities on the field or come back to get hurt worse. He is fun to watch.