http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8652619/michigan-wolverin...
Wishing him a speedy recovery. The injury looked pretty horrible.
so much for that
Fitz to be released from hospital today
November 19th, 2012 at 2:46 PM
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Fitz to be released from hospital today
November 19th, 2012 at 2:54 PM | 
Get well Fitz!
Get well Fitz!
November 19th, 2012 at 2:58 PM |
Godspeed, Fitz. Please touch
Godspeed, Fitz. Please touch
Godspeed, Fitz. Please touch that banner again soon.
November 19th, 2012 at 3:00 PM |
Here is to a Fitz recovery
Here is to a Fitz recovery
And a sunny looking 2013 season with Gardner/Fitz combination!
November 19th, 2012 at 4:09 PM |
OL
OL
I am all for being optimistic, but the entire offense depends on the OL play next year. If Lewan leaves like I expect him to, 4 new guys on the OL could lead to serious growing pains, regardless of Fitz being healthy. Here's to hoping Magnuson and Kalis are all they are hyped up to be! If we get steady play from them, and some solid contributions from Darboh and other WR's, the offense could be good, but that side of the ball could be shaky next season.
Like a blind man at an orgy, I was going to have to feel my way through
November 19th, 2012 at 3:09 PM |
Get Well Soon...
Get Well Soon...
Glad to hear that he'll be out of the hospital and on the road to recovery.
Get well soon, Fitz. Hopefully, it is a full and speedy healing and you're back out there as soon as you're able.
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November 19th, 2012 at 3:11 PM |
Interesting, still won't
Interesting, still won't
Interesting, still won't disclose the exact surgery/injury. Here's to a speedy recovery!
Touchdown Michigan!
November 19th, 2012 at 3:19 PM |
Our head coach is extremely
Our head coach is extremely
secretive when it comes to disclosing injury information.
This has been his MO since being asked about Denard and describing his injury as a "boo boo." I don't expect the coach to ever be open with this information nor does he have to be.
November 19th, 2012 at 3:51 PM |
Well, didn't he just today
Well, didn't he just today
Well, didn't he just today say Denard is very close to 100% and that he could play today if he had to?
Touchdown Michigan!
November 19th, 2012 at 4:24 PM |
I'm not a doctor, but I think
I'm not a doctor, but I think
I'm not a doctor, but I think the exact injury is "he broke it." Either leg or ankle, he broke it. I know enough anatomy to know there is no joint where his leg was bent. Therefore, I'm going to say with a certain amount of confidence that he broke it.
Your friendly neighborhood contrarian.
November 19th, 2012 at 4:53 PM |
Yes, but what is "it" that he
Yes, but what is "it" that he
Yes, but what is "it" that he broke? Which part of the leg? what did they do to repair? If it was the ankle area we're talking about ripped tendons that need to be reattached to the bone of the foot.
Touchdown Michigan!
November 19th, 2012 at 6:42 PM |
There's only two bones it
There's only two bones it
There's only two bones it could possibly be, and it looked like he broke both of them. The only question is whether there was also damage to any ligaments, which would complicate things.
November 19th, 2012 at 10:17 PM |
I would add that in addition
I would add that in addition
I would add that in addition to possible ligament damage, it would be important to know if it was:
a) JUST a tibia fracture
b) tibia-fibula fracture (tib-fib)
c) Pilon fracture where the tibia is fractured extending into the ankle joint
This would change the surgery done. There was also a reason that they did the surgery as an emergency (either it was open or the bloodflow to the foot was affected). If the fracture extended into the joint this would neccessitate more complex surgery (the other fractures can be fixed with rods [higher in leg] or plate and screws [this would likely be done for a lower fracture]).
None of these would be easy to recover from and we will find out more eventually (like in fall camp if he is practicing). Don't expect to see him in the spring though
As a fan I wish and hope for a full recovery. Good luck Fitz!
November 19th, 2012 at 5:36 PM |
actually...
actually...
not to go all Dr. on the board but technically the ankle is a joint. the bones most people refer to as their "ankle" are edges of the tibia and fibula. in reality though, the ankle is the joint joining the foot to the leg.
November 19th, 2012 at 3:16 PM |
Answer: 2012
Answer: 2012
What is Fitz's least favorite year ever?
Here is to a speedy recovery and a healthy and prosperous 2013 Fitz!!
With all due respect, sir, I believe this is gonna be our finest hour.
November 19th, 2012 at 3:21 PM |
There's
There's
There's also the idea of patient confidentialiy. I recognize that as an athlete, his health is important for fans but he has a right to privacy regarding his health like all of us do. I respect that Hoke keeps it secret even if it's for other reasons.
November 19th, 2012 at 6:35 PM |
I, for one, am 100% supportive of patient
I, for one, am 100% supportive of patient
confidentialiy, I think.
In fact, I'd go a step farther, and state that I also support Hoke's full disclosure policy.
Best wishes for a full and expeditious recovery.
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
November 19th, 2012 at 3:29 PM |
Feel better Fitz.
Feel better Fitz.
Feel better Fitz.
Here's hoping for a bright future. This team does try hard and I will continue to support them.
November 19th, 2012 at 3:31 PM |
Glad to hear he's out of the
Glad to hear he's out of the
Glad to hear he's out of the hospital and here's to a speedy recovery from your Michigan family.
WOLVERINE NATION!
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November 19th, 2012 at 4:03 PM |
Good news
Good news
The injury looked really bad. Here's hoping he has a complete and speedy recovery.
November 19th, 2012 at 4:21 PM |
Get well Fitz. I'm sure
Get well Fitz. I'm sure
Get well Fitz. I'm sure you're going to bust your butt to get back on the field and prove yourself. Best if luck.
"the Spirit of Michigan...is based on a deathless loyalty to Michigan and all her ways....and a conviction that nowhere is there a better university, in any way, than this Michigan of ours" - Fielding Yost
November 19th, 2012 at 4:27 PM |
Wishing you an expedient
Wishing you an expedient
Wishing you an expedient recovery, Fitz!
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"Why not?"
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November 19th, 2012 at 5:06 PM |
Hope it's all smooth sailing
Hope it's all smooth sailing
Hope it's all smooth sailing for Fitz from now on. Really want to see him back next year with Devin keeping opposing Ds from crowding the line
"The goal, the expectation of this program is the Big Ten Championship"
November 19th, 2012 at 6:23 PM |
Get well soon Fitz!
Get well soon Fitz!
Get well soon Fitz!
November 19th, 2012 at 6:54 PM |
Fitz...
Fitz...
Bro we need you to have a awesome season next season. You need to get well and get on the field with Gardener and take us all the way.
November 19th, 2012 at 8:07 PM |
Get well soon, Fitz
Get well soon, Fitz
Looking forward to big things from you in 2013!
"He has no idea that Charles Woodson can jump fifteen feet in the air, come down acrobatically, and get his foot inside this football field. Folks, you can watch football a long, long time before you see another play like that."
November 19th, 2012 at 8:44 PM |
We'll see you next year Fitz
We'll see you next year Fitz
100% and ready to go...best of luck in your recovery!
My hear goes out to you and your family. (A lot of people don't realize Fitz is trying to support a family and was seriously considering the NFL this year to do so --- even without the stellar year).
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
Hope to see you on the field next September.