Short out for season; Frazier, Lemke-Bell, Wyatt out for Stanford

[lou v]

NU just released its first injury report of the 2015 season:

- Freshman LB Simba Short is out for the season.

- Senior G Matt Frazier, freshman T Adam Lemke-Bell and redshirt freshman DT Fred Wyatt are out for the season opener against Stanford.

What it means: Frazier's absence will further jumble the OL and really throws the guard position up in the air if Geoff Mogus stays at tackle. With the retirement of Sean McEvilly, Wyatt being out, and Greg Kuhar and Tyler Lancaster both coming off of injuries, NU will be awfully thin at defensive for the opener against Stanford. And that's a power running team that will test NU's interior defense.

 

[NJCat83588]

NU just released its first injury report of the 2015 season:

- Freshman LB Simba Short is out for the season.

- Senior G Matt Frazier, Freshman T Adam Lemke-Bell and redshirt freshman DT Fred Wyatt are out for the season opener against Stanford.

What it means: Frazier's absence will further jumble the OL and really throws the guard position up in the air if Geoff Mogus stays at tackle. With the retirement of Sean McEvilly and Wyatt being out, that leaves NU awfully thin at DT -- and Greg Kuhar and Tyler Lancaster are both coming off of injuries, too.

Frazier must be hurt pretty bad if he is out more than 3 weeks before the game. I wonder if he will be back for Duke?

 

[villox]

 

[lou v]

Frazier must be hurt pretty bad if he is out more than 3 weeks before the game. I wonder if he will be back for Duke?

I will try to verify it at Media Day later today, but from what I understand it is not an injury.

 

[DonatelloCat]

I will try to verify it at Media Day later today, but from what I understand it is not an injury.

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but . . . does that mean suspension? Waiting for summer grades to post? Personal issues? Something else?

 

[Turk]

NU just released its first injury report of the 2015 season:

- Freshman LB Simba Short is out for the season.

- Senior G Matt Frazier, freshman T Adam Lemke-Bell and redshirt freshman DT Fred Wyatt are out for the season opener against Stanford.

What it means: Frazier's absence will further jumble the OL and really throws the guard position up in the air if Geoff Mogus stays at tackle. With the retirement of Sean McEvilly, Wyatt being out, and Greg Kuhar and Tyler Lancaster both coming off of injuries, NU will be awfully thin at defensive for the opener against Stanford. And that's a power running team that will test NU's interior defense.

I dont believe you will have to worry about the DL.

 

[footballfan 76]

No it's not a suspension!!! It was a serious illness that he is still recovering from!

 

[shakes3858]

No it's not a suspension!!! It was a serious illness that he is still recovering from!

That wasn't my guess. Hope he's ok.

 

[lou v]

I will try to verify it at Media Day later today, but from what I understand it is not an injury.

I did confirm that it was an illness, not an injury, that has sidelined Frazier. He's much better now, but he did lose quite a bit of weight, so we'll see how quickly he comes back.

 

[pawildcat]

I know Wyatt had an injury before he got here and maybe it's just my impression, but we seem to be getting a lot of freshmen injured the past few years before they play a down of football at NU.

 

[DocCatsFan]

I did confirm that it was an illness, not an injury, that has sidelined Frazier. He's much better now, but he did lose quite a bit of weight, so we'll see how quickly he comes back.

Staph infection according to the Daily on twitter

 

[NJCat83588]

Staph infection according to the Daily on twitter

Wow. That can be very serious. Glad he is on the road to recovery.

 

[KramerCat91]

I know Wyatt had an injury before he got here and maybe it's just my impression, but we seem to be getting a lot of freshmen injured the past few years before they play a down of football at NU.

I thought that Fitz's practice on reporting injuries was to not report them for players who were unlikely to play. Perhaps more freshman are ready to play than in the past?

 

[phatcat]

NU just released its first injury report of the 2015 season:

- Freshman LB Simba Short is out for the season.

- Senior G Matt Frazier, freshman T Adam Lemke-Bell and redshirt freshman DT Fred Wyatt are out for the season opener against Stanford.

What it means: Frazier's absence will further jumble the OL and really throws the guard position up in the air if Geoff Mogus stays at tackle. With the retirement of Sean McEvilly, Wyatt being out, and Greg Kuhar and Tyler Lancaster both coming off of injuries, NU will be awfully thin at defensive for the opener against Stanford. And that's a power running team that will test NU's interior defense.

I'm getting kinda numb about all of the injuries, cloak and dagger, etc.; however, what are fans supposed to think of this? a) Typical Fitz hide stuff that he knew 4 months ago or b) a career ending injury aggravated, season ending injury suffered, and three other maladies during the first week of practice? I could see if one guy needed to see how it went after the first couple of practices but 5 guys?

If A) then why? All it does is kick the fans in the balls. If b) then wtf is going on???

 

[Hungry Jack]

Wyatt tore his ACL the summer before his senior year, in June 2013. So he's two year removed from surgery. Given the development time missed, it's no surprise he redshirted last season. Not sure what's going on with him now.

 

[Hungry Jack]

IIRC, Short missed his senior year due to a shoulder issue. Anyone know if this is a developmental redshirt or an injury issue?

 

[lou v]

IIRC, Short missed his senior year due to a shoulder issue. Anyone know if this is a developmental redshirt or an injury issue?

For them to make the decision at this point, before even one practice in pads, it's likely an injury issue.

 

[Mr. Stupor]

I know Wyatt had an injury before he got here and maybe it's just my impression, but we seem to be getting a lot of freshmen injured the past few years before they play a down of football at NU.

I heard he hurt something lifting in the offseason.

 

[lou v]

Staph infection according to the Daily on twitter

Fitz said that they expect him to be back, but don't really know when. They will "work through it week-by-week."

 

[Turk]

I thought that Fitz's practice on reporting injuries was to not report them for players who were unlikely to play. Perhaps more freshman are ready to play than in the past?

It seems to me that we are very healthy at this point when compared to other teams and compared to our last two years. I think today was the first day in pads so hopefully all the boys can stay healthy.
Go cats!

 

[DonatelloCat]

Staph infection according to the Daily on twitter

Ah, ok. It does make sense that you can have medical issues that aren't classified as "injuries," I suppose! Either way, hope he's well on his way to being healthy.

 

[NJCat83588]

Ah, ok. It does make sense that you can have medical issues that aren't classified as "injuries," I suppose! Either way, hope he's well on his way to being healthy.

Pat addressed the staph infection during the press conference, saying they looked real hard for the source given how serious it can be. Could not find the root cause, but said he has regained almost all his weight and is doing fine.

 

[Gladeskat]

Lemke-Bell being out for a bit shouldn't be a surprise because pictures were posted of him a while ago showing him with his arm in a sling.

 

[JoeWildcat]

Pat addressed the staph infection during the press conference, saying they looked real hard for the source given how serious it can be. Could not find the root cause, but said he has regained almost all his weight and is doing fine.

He wasn't swimming off the coast of Brazil was he?

 

[NJCat83588]

He wasn't swimming off the coast of Brazil was he?

Very good!

 

[purple11]

The O line will miss Frazier the beginning of the year. He and Mogus are the anchors of the line. Frazier is a great player, could play at the next level. Hope he recovers and makes a come back.

Go Cats !

 

[DaCat]

It's a good opportunity for Park to step up. I always thought he had great upside.

 

[mikewebb68]

On the flip side, Kuhar not being on the early long-term injury report is a plus....We need him.

 

[NJCat83588]

On the flip side, Kuhar not being on the early long-term injury report is a plus....We need him.

Very true. He's got great upside. High energy, strong, quick.

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

The report so far,looks good. We need a healthy Warren Long and Anderson at rbs.