Blake Corum provides injury update
I was tempted to offer an update on a random transfer portal tidbit about a player that thinks Michigan is the capital of Canada. Instead, here's actual information!
In an interview with 247 that is not behind a paywall, Blake Corum offers updates about his injury:
It’s just a nagging pain. So I’m just, you know, we have the best trainers, I’m in there every day with them. They’re getting me right. So like I said, we'll see, we'll see. If I play Saturday, whenever I’m able to play, day by day, you know. Stay with my teammates, get them right, stay in the film and then, you know, treat every game, every opportunity like it’s a championship game. So I'm preparing the same each week whether I’m playing or not. So we shall see Saturday whether I’m playing or not.
November 30th, 2022 at 9:18 PM ^
Sounds like good news and its not anything serious or requiring surgery.
November 30th, 2022 at 9:24 PM ^
Happy Warriors. It seems that our coach has stocked the cabinets with ballers who love Football. It's seems our rival is stocked with superstars who love being superstars. And Tommy Two Thumbs.
December 1st, 2022 at 5:59 AM ^
The two thumbs thing was so annoying during the broadcast. I mean, really...we had One Hand Edward's scoring touchdowns fer goshsakes.
December 1st, 2022 at 7:59 AM ^
between their gushing over stroud and eichenberg..... they just about needed restraining orders by halftime..... so we decided to give them nothing to talk about in the 2nd half...
Now Gus is saying he and Klatt will be clammering for JJ to be the new favorite in the Heisman race...LMAO!
December 1st, 2022 at 8:00 AM ^
Guys. It wasn't a slight at any of our players. Tommy Two Thumbs is just a funny name. Have some fun and lighten up.
December 1st, 2022 at 10:25 AM ^
Upvoted for perspective. I found it annoying after a while, but it's their job to make whatever's happening for either team exciting and relatable.
So not a slight but still annoying -- as I often say to my wife, "both can be true".
December 1st, 2022 at 10:58 AM ^
Is it their job to talk all the time and create lame narrative from thin air? Couldn't they talk less like announcers did in the 90's? When I attend games at the stadium I don't feel I miss anything with the lack of announcers constantly blabbering their stream of consciousness. Maybe the standard should be that they should talk when there's a really interesting point, and use the teleprompter to illustrate, rather than that they have to talk after every play until the next play.
December 1st, 2022 at 11:45 AM ^
Unfortunately, yes. The job has changed since the halcyon days of the 90s and before. Keith Jackson ain't coming back.
Not saying it's a pretty job, however. And often watch with the sound off.
December 1st, 2022 at 10:27 AM ^
Bret Buttherefs
Mel Myplayersarecriminals
Ryan Roughweatherwasnotthereason
Jim Justbeatohioagain
Blake Boom-byebye
Mike Mightymite
Jake Justmoney
Olu Oluwatimi
December 2nd, 2022 at 9:42 AM ^
Nice, but none are as good as Chuck Sizzle and Tommy Two-Thumbs. I like what you did with the last one. lol
November 30th, 2022 at 9:30 PM ^
I think they mentioned during Saturday's coverage that it's not an injury that would be made worse if he was to play, which is a very very good thing.
November 30th, 2022 at 9:34 PM ^
I'd certainly hope so given that he took snaps and carries in both the Illinois and OSU games. Last thing anyone wants is for him to put his long term health in jeopardy.
November 30th, 2022 at 10:03 PM ^
Heard the same thing. Hopefully a few weeks of rehab will allow him to play in the playoffs.. but beat Purdue first!
November 30th, 2022 at 9:51 PM ^
Just my guess -- but pretty sure it's a bone bruise on the knee. If it were any type of strain he probably wouldn't have been allowed to try to go on Saturday. Knee bruises hurt like hell and scare the shit out of you (makes you think you blew your knee out). I took a few in my day getting knee to knee contact while setting screens in basketball. The pain sucks and the swelling makes it hard to maneuver. They can last from days to months.
December 1st, 2022 at 3:06 AM ^
We should have rested him during the OSU game and saved his legs when they're most needed...against Purdue.
December 1st, 2022 at 4:34 AM ^
He played 2-3 plays.
December 1st, 2022 at 6:22 AM ^
And the third play was victory formation at the end.
December 1st, 2022 at 7:23 AM ^
Which was awesome!
December 1st, 2022 at 3:54 AM ^
I would see hockey players go down with a knee-to-knee, and hear Mickey Redmond say how it hurt so much. I never fully understood why until I took one at first base with a runner who was much larger, and found out that Mickey wasn't kidding. No structural damage, but the pain / puffiness lasted for the next couple of weeks.
December 1st, 2022 at 10:15 AM ^
Hopefully that's what it is, and I'm going to guess that you didn't have the full force of the Michigan training and medical staff to help with your recovery.
December 1st, 2022 at 3:20 PM ^
True. All I had was a bench full of teammates laughing and making acerbic comments about my age and decrepit physical condition. We operated under the old theory of "It's funny until someone gets hurt. Then it's hilarious."
I'm sure Blake has a better support system.
December 1st, 2022 at 10:25 AM ^
Good to know that you're NOT Ryan Day!
November 30th, 2022 at 9:18 PM ^
Blake update status by saying he may or may not play. More at 11
December 1st, 2022 at 7:09 AM ^
That was my initial reaction as well, lol. But there is some actual information, in that the injury is relatively minor, and does not seem like it will require surgery. He probably still sits this week though from the sound of it.
December 1st, 2022 at 8:06 AM ^
Blake is the team MVP.... I hope he can go on Saturday and cement his spot as the Heisman winner.... I just doubt that he's going to be 100%.... I'd rather him get right and be ready for the playoff.... Edwards can fill his shoes in Indy.
That being said.....
If you can delivery a turkey, you can deliver a touchdowns.
The hurt player, the out of shape player, the poorly prepared player and the bad player all look alike. Except Ronnie Bell and Blake Corum, they look like coaches when they're hurt. GO BLUE
December 1st, 2022 at 4:22 PM ^
Well fuck.
November 30th, 2022 at 9:19 PM ^
He just needs to be a full go on Dec 31st
November 30th, 2022 at 9:20 PM ^
Sit this one out and be ready for the CFP.
November 30th, 2022 at 9:29 PM ^
Increase the NIL for Blake the Great and run it back one more year?
November 30th, 2022 at 9:32 PM ^
If there is any player on our roster who should go Pro, it is our star running back who was a workhorse and has a bum knee. One more year will take a toll on his body. He needs to go get paid.
December 1st, 2022 at 11:24 AM ^
Not to mention, its crazy to think that you are losing a Heisman level player and are likely making a step up with Edwards. I think Edwards is going to be the best running back this program has ever seen and maybe one of its best players ever. He is a do it all back.
Edwards is the #14 running back in the nation according to PFF, and that is at a backup. So our back up is better than 90% of the FBS starters. He will without a doubt be the best back in the nation and with his recieving talent might have a legit shot at the heisman.
November 30th, 2022 at 9:30 PM ^
So when did Blake get an ex-wife?
November 30th, 2022 at 9:39 PM ^
I'd be surprised if he played Saturday because they probably don't need him to beat Purdue and a healthy Corum is going to be essential for UM to mount a legit chance at a national title.
November 30th, 2022 at 9:45 PM ^
So this basically means he's not playing Saturday. Which is fine and probably for the best for him.
November 30th, 2022 at 10:00 PM ^
See you in 5 weeks Blake. Don't touch a ball Saturday. Need that step hop action to be you.
November 30th, 2022 at 10:01 PM ^
total rumor total rumor: is or was getting knee scoped. will be good to go for the CFP.
November 30th, 2022 at 10:52 PM ^
Not sure why he would wear a brace for a bone bruise. May be a partial meniscus tear and in need of a clean up. Not a rumor, just a shot in the dark.
December 1st, 2022 at 5:38 AM ^
Yeah I thought there may be a small tear as well given the brace he wore. I don't think you would wear that type of brace for a bruise. My son suffered a grade 2 MCL tear about 6 weeks ago at football practice. Grade 2 is a partial tear that heals on its own in 4-6 weeks per the Dr. Doc said he could play prior to that with a brace if he could handle the pain. All that to say (not saying it's an MCL for Blake), hopefully it's something that will heal up on its own in a few more weeks.
November 30th, 2022 at 10:55 PM ^
Very plausible. Besides the bone bruise mentioned above, it presented as a meniscus tear potentially. Both could be categorized as painful nagging injuries that wouldn't be made worse.
December 1st, 2022 at 8:16 AM ^
Not a knee expert but it seems like a minor tear could tear more. I don't understand how that could be characterized as can't be made worse.
November 30th, 2022 at 10:09 PM ^
So, in other words, he is day to day. And might be a gametime decision Saturday. At this point, I expect all the guys are beat up and getting treatment for an assortment of ailments that impact their overall well being but not their ability to play, such as Blake's running mate.
In any case, I'd like to see Blake try it Saturday but not risk aggravating his injury so that it jeopardizes his more likely availability on New Years Eve when we will really need him.
November 30th, 2022 at 10:15 PM ^
I doesn't seem to be a structural problem, else he wouldn't have come back on the field in the 2nd half of Illinois, nor to start The Game. My concern, as a layman, is that pain will alter his mechanics and that could lead to a structural injury. From limited knowledge I'd be inclined to have Corum rest, recuperate, and get ready for December 31st.
November 30th, 2022 at 10:14 PM ^
Not worth starting another thread to ask a question I don't know the answer to, but what about Donovan Edwards? Obviously it's a hand issue, but do we have any info on how bad it is? Obviously he had a hell of a game last weekend but all the same I'd like our odds in any game a lot more if he had full use of his hands.
November 30th, 2022 at 10:39 PM ^
I've seen he has a broken bone in his hand, likely the trapezoid bone. Prooooobably will be in that cast for the rest of the season.
December 1st, 2022 at 5:42 AM ^
The halfback pass is out for this B1G championship game.
For him to only be able to carry the ball in his left hand if awkward when running to his right. Pretty damn impressive what he was able to do to OSU with that limitation.
December 1st, 2022 at 7:30 AM ^
Ummm. Is Kalel sittin this one out or something?
November 30th, 2022 at 10:18 PM ^
Blake Corum is a war daddy.
November 30th, 2022 at 10:29 PM ^
I'd prefer he stay out against purdue and get healthy for the cfp.
November 30th, 2022 at 10:33 PM ^
Maybe others have some experience with what is assumed to be the injury. I took a line drive off my knee at third base, playing in for a possible bunt. Never took a helmet to the knee, so not sure exactly how similar it is.
I experienced that I could run a few days afterward in a straight line with severe discomfort. However, stopping and trying to circle the bases hurt so much that I fell down or hopped on my good leg. After a couple of weeks, I could play again, but I felt some discomfort. Unfortunately, it was still tender, and if I stopped too fast or hit it on something, it still hurt. It took a couple of months before I felt 100%.
As I said it's just speculation on what Blake might be dealing with and hoping he's back to 100% soon!