Jake Ryan tears ACL, out indefinitely

Submitted by Wolverine Devotee on

Per @umichfootball on twitter.

MGoBlue release: http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/032013aab.html

What does this mean? Who will replace him? Will we see a Ross-Bolden-Morgan LB lineup? 

Fuck.

 

 

March 20, 2013

 

ANN ARBOR, Mich.University of Michigan football senior/junior linebacker Jake RyanWestlake, Ohio/St. Ignatius) is out indefinitely with a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered in Tuesday's practice, the team announced today (Wednesday, March 20).

"You always hate when anyone gets injured and unfortunately we've dealt with our share of injuries in the last 12 months," said Michigan coach Brady Hoke."We will support Jake to make sure he has everything he needs to get through this.I know he will attack his rehabilitation just like he does everything else and will be back when he's ready."

Ryan led the Wolverines in 2012 with 88 tackles, 56 solo, 16 stops for loss, 4.5 sacks and four forced fumbles.

He earned All-Big Ten second team honors by the media and was the Roger Zatkoff Award recipient as U-M's top linebacker.Dating back to 2011, Ryan had tallied a tackle-for-loss in 17 of his last 19 games.

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philibuster

March 20th, 2013 at 12:40 PM ^

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shit.

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WestSider

March 20th, 2013 at 12:40 PM ^

I feel really bad for him, and for the team. Ryan is a great player and good leader. That really, really sucks. I hope he heals as soon as practicable.

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DH16

March 20th, 2013 at 12:41 PM ^

At least it's now and not during the season so that someone has all of spring and summer to step up before the season. Hope Jake recovers quickly though, he's a great guy and football player.

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MgoRayO3313

March 20th, 2013 at 12:41 PM ^

Rough timing. Spring practice is always a tough time for a serious injury because it is not enough time to heal. Tough break to an awesome athlete. Lets hope he can rehab and recover.

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Magnus

March 20th, 2013 at 1:08 PM ^

Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems like most sixth year players get it because they missed their fifth year due to injury.  Since Ryan still has 2014 to play (in addition to however soon he can return in 2013), I would sort of doubt that he gets a sixth year...if he even applies for one.

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samsoccer7

March 20th, 2013 at 12:42 PM ^

Can we get him on the AP ACL recovery plan? But seriously, he's done until next spring. Maybe he can practice during bowl season but I doubt it. Fuck.

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ryanlove12

March 20th, 2013 at 12:45 PM ^

Jake has been my favorite Michigan athlete for the better part of two years. More than any other reason, I was excited for the fall to see what jake would do.

Now for the part of my reaction beyond my own selfishness. Nobody deserves a full recovery and all the success his potential should bring him more than jake Ryan. Get well soon jake

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