KJ Hamler torn ACL

Submitted by Gucci Mane on
Michigan recruit KJ Hamler tore his ACL. Good luck to the kid in the recovery process.

1VaBlue1

August 22nd, 2016 at 7:53 AM ^

I dunno...  Falcon had multiple issues with the same knee (I think it was the same knee), and (apparently) didn't work out very well (or medical records looked ugly).  There was concern that he could re-injure it.  Or so that's what Harbaugh implied.  I don't believe this puts Hamler in that same category.  That said, I don't see how it couldn't negatively effect him - an ACL tear is legitimately bad, with a long recovery.  He'll never get another chance to prove himself until he's in college.  Hopefully, as someone pointed out below, IMG will work to get the kid right before casting him out to the collegiate wilderness...

Space Coyote

August 22nd, 2016 at 9:07 AM ^

But this will have an impact on his recruitment. A lot of teams, particularly those that can afford to be picky, want to see how he improved his SR year and how he did against better competition. He'll still land on his feet and likely end up at a good school, but it no doubt will limit his options to some degree, which sucks.

goblue224

August 22nd, 2016 at 7:27 AM ^

 

What if a student-athlete gets injured?

If an injury occurs that keeps a student-athlete away from normal training and participation, they are transferred into the Injured Athlete Program (IAP). IAP places the injured student-athlete into the Athletic and Personal Development program, which will allow them to seamlessly transition back into their sport after rehabilitation and receiving a medial release from participation.

 

Sounds like they have a program in place for injured athletes. I don't know the circumstances surrounding the injury, but assuming he was practicing or training at IMG while it happened, I'm sure they'll support him through his senior year with rehabilitation.

https://www.imgacademy.com/boarding-school/frequently-asked-questions

Ty Butterfield

August 22nd, 2016 at 7:13 AM ^

Terrible news. I feel really bad for him. Hope he can come back and still have a great college career. What a crappy way to start the week. The wife might be pregnant and now this crap.

CorkyCole

August 22nd, 2016 at 11:17 AM ^

I don't, just know my story! Ha. Currently in the middle of it. While I'm excited for the potential of a kid, dealing with that and the fears in your wife isn't always a fun experience. Been a long year.

I was just basically trying to get the point across that not all pregnancies are "joyful" experiences. Sometimes it's hard to understand that unless you've been through a not so joyful one.

Bluehog

August 22nd, 2016 at 9:07 AM ^

Preimplantation genetic diagnosis can help next time if you want to explore that. Recurring miscarriages suck. The doctor insisted we needed a surrogate then there was nothing to implant. Different Doctor years later and PGD it worked out.

CorkyCole

August 22nd, 2016 at 11:23 AM ^

We are on attempt #3 with no prior kids. Started initial testing, but if #3 happens then we already discussed doing the genetic testing. We are hopeful. Been doing a lot of praying.

CorkyCole

August 22nd, 2016 at 11:28 AM ^

Thanks, man.

Sorry for stealing your thunder, Ty. Wasn't my intention. Whatever the situation is, stay cool. At least you should have an epic Michigan football season to help keep your mind from going crazy.

lilpenny1316

August 22nd, 2016 at 9:43 AM ^

His highlight reel before the injury shows his potential and ACL injuries are not the career ender that they used to be.  Even if he does not start his career at his dream school, all of his goals are still in front of him.  

If he graduates early, it's possible that he could have at least two years of eligibility as a redshirt  junior.  That dream school can still be in play.

SAMgO

August 22nd, 2016 at 10:12 AM ^

He's not and probably will never be as we've got at least four WRs higher on our board than him that we have a great shot at (DPJ, Collins, Oliver Martin, Tarik Black), but he's a top 10 in state player so it's news.

Lou MacAdoo

August 22nd, 2016 at 10:39 AM ^

This probably ends the small sliver of hope that Ace was holding onto in regards to him committing to Michigan. Somewhere in Ann Arbor there's a grown man with a broken heart.