Football Bradford worse than expected

orange · 09-07-2009, 02:17 PM

OU 1-2 weeks away from timetable for Bradford's return
Posted by John Taylor on September 7, 2009 1:37 PM ET

Not only is it unclear as to when Sam Bradford can return from his shoulder injury, Oklahoma is still a week or two away from even setting a timetable for the quarterback's return.

And that's not even the worst news for the Sooners.

According to Sooner head coach Bob Stoops, Bradford is suffering from a Grade 2 or Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his throwing shoulder, not the minor Grade 1 sprain the program was hoping for.

Based on an article appearing on Tulsa World's website yesterday morning, that could potentially be season-crushing news for the Sooners -- assuming the words "Grade" and "Type" mean the same thing. (Is there a doctor in the house?)

Athletes can usually return to sports from the most minor form of the injury -- known as Type I -- in 1-2 weeks, according to emedicine.com, a Web site powered by WebMD. It's unclear if a quarterback with an injured throwing shoulder could return in that time frame.

Type II cases are more severe and can require the shoulder to be immobilized for up to a month, according to the Web site. After that, an athlete would be forbidden from heavy lifting for 6-8 more weeks.

Type III cases are even more severe and can require surgery.

In other words, if the initial diagnosis of a Grade/Type 2/II or 3/III sprain is confirmed, Oklahoma will be without the services of the reigning Heisman winner for a very long time.

Even Stoops seems fully aware that Bradford could indeed be sidelined for an extended period of time.

"A lot of it depends on how he heals and how he feels as he's healing here through the week," Stoops said. "In the end, it's going to be a while before we know what the plan will be."

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports...dfords-return/

**Tribal Warfare** · 09-07-2009, 02:22 PM

He'll be out 4 to 6 weeks

WilliamTheIrish · 09-07-2009, 02:22 PM

Those surgeries are painful and for the most severe types the surgery is a screw that is driven into the AC joint. I don't have any clue how severe Bradford's injury may be. But him being lost for the season would not surprise me one bit.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 09-07-2009, 02:25 PM

KCFalcon59 · 09-07-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

**the Talking Can** · 09-07-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Those surgeries are painful and for the most severe types the surgery is a screw that is driven into the AC joint. I don't have any clue how severe Bradford's injury may be. But him being lost for the season would not surprise me one bit.

what are the chances of someone maintaining pro level skill with a screw in their ac joint?

WilliamTheIrish · 09-07-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

what are the chances of someone maintaining pro level skill with a screw in their ac joint?

I'm not real sure, Can. I've only seen it done on chronic AC joints that constantly "pop". And I don't think Bradford's injury would require that kind of invasiveness.To further clarify, I got way ahead of myself with that statement.

It certainly isn't out of the ralm of possibility that Bradford is done for the year. He couldvheal and play again this year and take another sack and "pop" reinjure. Then you have a higher grade separation and the possibility that he's Chad Pennington redux.

**the Talking Can** · 09-07-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

I'm not real sure, Can. I've only seen it done on chronic AC joints that constantly "pop". And I don't think Bradford's injury would require that kind of invasiveness.To further clarify, I got way ahead of myself with that statement.

It certainly isn't out of the ralm of possibility that Bradford is done for the year. He couldvheal and play again this year and take another sack and "pop" reinjure. Then you have a higher grade separation and the possibility that he's Chad Pennington redux.

thanks

**Skip Towne** · 09-07-2009, 02:24 PM

The Tulsa TVnews said it is possibly season ending and could be enough for his insurance policy to kick in.

acesn8s · 09-07-2009, 02:25 PM

I heard 2-4 weeks after the injury happened. I haven't heard anything that disputes that claim.

**Tribal Warfare** · 09-07-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by acesn8s

I heard 2-4 weeks after the injury happened. I haven't heard anything that disputes that claim.

that's a very optimistic estimate an AC type 2 sprain is about 4 to 6 weeks at worse 6 to 8.

WilliamTheIrish · 09-07-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

that's a very optimistic estimate an AC type 2 sprain is about 4 to 6 weeks at worse 6 to 8.

If he misses that much time I'd guess they'd shut him down for the year.

WilliamTheIrish · 09-07-2009, 02:26 PM

I should clarify that the surgery I'm talking about is for chronic seperation and usually not done on folks like Bradford.

Mr. Krab · 09-07-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

If he misses that much time I'd guess they'd shut him down for the year.

Medical redshirt?

sooner season is over, but hey, at least they get to keep Bradford next year now.

09-07-2009, 02:17 PM	Topic Starter
orange MVP Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Denver, CO Casino cash: $10004900	Bradford worse than expected OU 1-2 weeks away from timetable for Bradford's return Posted by John Taylor on September 7, 2009 1:37 PM ET Not only is it unclear as to when Sam Bradford can return from his shoulder injury, Oklahoma is still a week or two away from even setting a timetable for the quarterback's return. And that's not even the worst news for the Sooners. According to Sooner head coach Bob Stoops, Bradford is suffering from a Grade 2 or Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his throwing shoulder, not the minor Grade 1 sprain the program was hoping for. Based on an article appearing on Tulsa World's website yesterday morning, that could potentially be season-crushing news for the Sooners -- assuming the words "Grade" and "Type" mean the same thing. (Is there a doctor in the house?) Athletes can usually return to sports from the most minor form of the injury -- known as Type I -- in 1-2 weeks, according to emedicine.com, a Web site powered by WebMD. It's unclear if a quarterback with an injured throwing shoulder could return in that time frame. Type II cases are more severe and can require the shoulder to be immobilized for up to a month, according to the Web site. After that, an athlete would be forbidden from heavy lifting for 6-8 more weeks. Type III cases are even more severe and can require surgery. In other words, if the initial diagnosis of a Grade/Type 2/II or 3/III sprain is confirmed, Oklahoma will be without the services of the reigning Heisman winner for a very long time. Even Stoops seems fully aware that Bradford could indeed be sidelined for an extended period of time. "A lot of it depends on how he heals and how he feels as he's healing here through the week," Stoops said. "In the end, it's going to be a while before we know what the plan will be." http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports...dfords-return/
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WilliamTheIrish Champion Golfer Of The Year Join Date: Aug 2001 Casino cash: $5710607	I should clarify that the surgery I'm talking about is for chronic seperation and usually not done on folks like Bradford.
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