Post by Sly Fox on Aug 17, 2005 18:59:04 GMT -5
LU offensive lineman has knee surgery
By Chris Lang
clang@newsadvance.com
August 17, 2005
LU coach Ken Karcher said Tuesday that an MRI of Inge's left knee didn't reveal any significant, season-threating damage. The scope was ordered to clean up some minor damage to the knee.
Inge was injured Aug. 8 during a drill when he got undercut trying to set a block on a screen play. Karcher said Inge may miss the Flames' Sept. 3 season opener against Concord (W.Va.), though it's too early to tell for sure.
Inge's injury isn't the only one the Flames are dealing with on the offensive line.
Starting left tackle Steven Sene twisted his left knee during practice Tuesday, forcing him to the sideline.
"Both of our lines are banged up right now," Karcher said.
"It's nothing real serious, but it could be day-to-day and week-to-week types of things."
Monday, linebacker Wes Lambert suffered a deep cut on the inside of his left leg during practice. Karcher suspects Lambert got caught in someone's cleat, which opened a lengthy wound along his calf that required 26 stitches to close. He's out for at least the next two or three weeks.
Typical start
Saturday's first live scrimmage was typically disjointed and mistake riddled, but there were some high points, Karcher said.
Two freshmen stood out on the offense - running back Ryan Greiser and quarterback Zach Terrell.
Of the newcomers at running back, Greiser has looked the most polished in terms of taking contact and finding holes. Terrell, who is vying with fellow freshman Brock Smith for the backup QB job, dazzled coaches and teammates with his athletic ability Saturday night.
"To put it bluntly, he just made people look ridiculous," starting quarterback Brock Farrel said. "He's got a lot of talent. He can run really well, and he showed it that night."
Farrel admitted that his play - specifically his decision making - should have been more polished Saturday.
"Coach will say I lost my mind between the white lines," Farrel said. "I just need to get over that and play like I know I can."
Defensively, Karcher liked what he saw from his young linebackers and defensive backs. One DB who has stood out during camp is freshman Patrick Cavalry, who has worked at both cornerback positions.
Starting cornerback Josh Wallace will be out for a couple of weeks with a broken hand, so Cavalry will get plenty of chances to impress the coaching staff.
"He's going to be a prime-time player," senior defensive back C.J. Smith said. "He's young, but he's got a lot of talent and a lot of potential. He works hard. He's going to help us this year as a freshman."
Gado injured
Sam Gado couldn't have picked a worse time to get hurt if he tried.
The former LU running back, who is trying to make the Kansas City roster, was hurt Aug. 6 when Chiefs linebacker Kawika Pittman tackled him from behind. He had to be carted off the field after suffering a neck stinger, and didn't play in Kansas City's preseason opener against Minnesota last Friday.
The early preseason games are critical for players like Gado, who came to Kansas City as an undrafted free agent, to show what they can do in game situations, especially on special teams. Still, the Chiefs weren't taking any chances with the neck injury.
"He had some numbness in his shoulders, so we are going to be real cautious with him," Chiefs offensive coordinator Al Saunders told scout.com after a recent practice.
"We want to give him enough time to come back and be ready to go. ? I wouldn't say he's been a surprise, because we knew he was a quality player when he came here. He's had an outstanding camp and is really making a push to be on this football team."
By Chris Lang
clang@newsadvance.com
August 17, 2005
LU coach Ken Karcher said Tuesday that an MRI of Inge's left knee didn't reveal any significant, season-threating damage. The scope was ordered to clean up some minor damage to the knee.
Inge was injured Aug. 8 during a drill when he got undercut trying to set a block on a screen play. Karcher said Inge may miss the Flames' Sept. 3 season opener against Concord (W.Va.), though it's too early to tell for sure.
Inge's injury isn't the only one the Flames are dealing with on the offensive line.
Starting left tackle Steven Sene twisted his left knee during practice Tuesday, forcing him to the sideline.
"Both of our lines are banged up right now," Karcher said.
"It's nothing real serious, but it could be day-to-day and week-to-week types of things."
Monday, linebacker Wes Lambert suffered a deep cut on the inside of his left leg during practice. Karcher suspects Lambert got caught in someone's cleat, which opened a lengthy wound along his calf that required 26 stitches to close. He's out for at least the next two or three weeks.
Typical start
Saturday's first live scrimmage was typically disjointed and mistake riddled, but there were some high points, Karcher said.
Two freshmen stood out on the offense - running back Ryan Greiser and quarterback Zach Terrell.
Of the newcomers at running back, Greiser has looked the most polished in terms of taking contact and finding holes. Terrell, who is vying with fellow freshman Brock Smith for the backup QB job, dazzled coaches and teammates with his athletic ability Saturday night.
"To put it bluntly, he just made people look ridiculous," starting quarterback Brock Farrel said. "He's got a lot of talent. He can run really well, and he showed it that night."
Farrel admitted that his play - specifically his decision making - should have been more polished Saturday.
"Coach will say I lost my mind between the white lines," Farrel said. "I just need to get over that and play like I know I can."
Defensively, Karcher liked what he saw from his young linebackers and defensive backs. One DB who has stood out during camp is freshman Patrick Cavalry, who has worked at both cornerback positions.
Starting cornerback Josh Wallace will be out for a couple of weeks with a broken hand, so Cavalry will get plenty of chances to impress the coaching staff.
"He's going to be a prime-time player," senior defensive back C.J. Smith said. "He's young, but he's got a lot of talent and a lot of potential. He works hard. He's going to help us this year as a freshman."
Gado injured
Sam Gado couldn't have picked a worse time to get hurt if he tried.
The former LU running back, who is trying to make the Kansas City roster, was hurt Aug. 6 when Chiefs linebacker Kawika Pittman tackled him from behind. He had to be carted off the field after suffering a neck stinger, and didn't play in Kansas City's preseason opener against Minnesota last Friday.
The early preseason games are critical for players like Gado, who came to Kansas City as an undrafted free agent, to show what they can do in game situations, especially on special teams. Still, the Chiefs weren't taking any chances with the neck injury.
"He had some numbness in his shoulders, so we are going to be real cautious with him," Chiefs offensive coordinator Al Saunders told scout.com after a recent practice.
"We want to give him enough time to come back and be ready to go. ? I wouldn't say he's been a surprise, because we knew he was a quality player when he came here. He's had an outstanding camp and is really making a push to be on this football team."
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I guess the news is about as good as we could've expected.
Chris - I think they are still cutting off the first two paragraphs. Otherwise you forgot to include Inge's first name in your copy.
