Great News: Butt back by Big 10 Season
Great news: according to the Detroit News, Jake Butt is predicted to be back by the 3rd or 4th game of the season. This would put him in play for Big 10 games, and could make a huge difference by the end of the season.
We are a bit thin in depth at the TE position. Having Butt back will give the offense a lot more in the way of options. Having others play in the first 3 - 4 games gives them game experience before the Big 10. I wonder if this will be the precursor to more 2 TE sets?
Brady got Butt
I like Jake Butt and I cannot lie.
It says he will be back no sooner than the 3rd of 4th game. Given that he's only 2 weeks out from having the surgery, I think it's likely they have no idea how his rehab will go at this point.
I think knowing the extent and severity of the injury, plus the success level of the surgery would be pretty good predictors. ACL tears are common and I would think the rehab process and timeline would be pretty well understood at this point, barring re-injury or other set-back.
All I meant is that as Jake Ryan said "it just depends on how his body reacts". I think it's too early to tell how his body is going to react over a 6 month period which could mean a set back.
that is indeed great news. wish him a speedy recovery and that he surprises everyone and comes back for ND.
Effin' Eff Yeah!!!
6'5"+ dudes running all over the place and many match-up problems for other teams.
Praise the whatever. That is very good news. Jake was coming along fairly nicely last season. Hopefully Devin will be able to progress as a WR, but clearly he will be playing more TE early in the season.
From what I read out of spring practice, Funchess will be staying at WR. Probably a good move too if you're expecting Butt back.
And I don't think you were talking about moving Gardner to TE, right??? /s
But that Butt you got makes me so...umm...excited for football season
HUZZAH!!!!!!!!
Great to hear.
From what I read Hoke said, it was more along the lines of 'I haven't talked to Jake's doctor, but I can't imagine it's sooner than week 3rd or 4th week'. Kind of a big difference than what the News is saying.
This also could mean that his surgery went very, very well and his Dr is sure he should heal fast and stronger than other surgeries he has performed. Nothing better than a damn good Dr who can do these types of surgery in his sleep. I personally have had my RT Hip replaced 4 diferent times and I found out a couple weeks ago I will be going in for my left hip. The point though is I would not want another dr in the world to touch me other than the one who has replaced my Rt hip 3 of the 4 times. It is a long story why it is not this Dr's fault that I had to have these replacements but it is his fault that I can even walk today and yes play discgolf, very well I might add. Gods have blessed me with a good Dr and I feel lucky to have him so I won't be still trying to rehab this August, but will be out on the course at least spending some of my summer out of the house.
That's excellent news, of course. I really liked what I saw out of Jake Butt last year and was hopeful to see comparable production across more time and more games this year. It will be interesting to see how he factors into Nussmeier's offense, but great that we will have the opportunity to see him in it.
What What!
Great news and all, but keep your expectations tempered. Look at Ryan when he came bck from an ACL injury, and how the rest of the year he was just not as effective. We can't expect Butt to come back in and be an impact player right away after his injury.
he's coming back to a new offense.
I guess, though, I should admit right now to MGoBlogdom:
I've always been a Butt man.
Wasn't it that there was some heard it from somebody that heard it that JB is projected to be back by game three. I know it was before his scheduled surgery that we read about it right here.
Any news on McGary joining the BB team like anytime soon?
Awesome!! Ive always been a Butt guy!!
For some reason, whenever I see "Butt," pork butt and the like is the first thing that comes to mind. This could be a sign of several things. Maybe it is because in terms of anatomy, I only use the word with my son to say, "Get your butt in gear." It wouldn't be a term of endearment used with my wife, or daughters, or other women, for that matter.
but i guess i can wait for Butt if its worth it
But if Butt plays at all during the season I'll consider it a plus.
I much rather see Butt redshirt this year and come back next year 100%. That's a lot better to me than having him play when is 80-90% like Jake Ryan last year.
March 14th, 2014 at 10:24 AM ^