Tate's in a sling
I know I heard something about this on the forums and it has been kinda beaten to death but I saw Tate on campus this morning and I can confirm that he did have his arm in a sling. I was just wondering what everybody thoughts were on this. He didn't seem to baby it too much as he was moving his arm slightly. That encouraged me slightly but the fact that's in the sling is worries me some.
September 29th, 2009 at 10:16 AM ^
lincoln shot
September 29th, 2009 at 3:37 PM ^
But it needs more creativity...Lincoln Shot is way too Rivals
September 29th, 2009 at 10:16 AM ^
He'll play Saturday. Putting it in a sling is the best way to protect it and to remind Tate that he shouldn't be using the arm.
September 29th, 2009 at 12:46 PM ^
And to remind others that they shouldn't congratulate him with a pat on that shoulder. He winced late in the game when someone did exactly that.
September 29th, 2009 at 10:18 AM ^
no big deal here. I wouldn't worry, he needs to keep it in that thing unless he's on the field
September 29th, 2009 at 10:20 AM ^
and write another column where he nanny-nanny boo-boos Tate for being reckless.
September 29th, 2009 at 10:21 AM ^
I think they should wrap him in bubble wrap until Saturday.
September 29th, 2009 at 11:19 AM ^
The answer is "the Moops".
September 29th, 2009 at 10:22 AM ^
18 year old kid, arm injury + effective painkiller shot = "hey, toss me a coke! *catch* AHHHH!!! Something in my shoulder just snapped!"
Sling prevents this.
September 29th, 2009 at 10:59 AM ^
Cortexone shots are incredibly effective at making you forget you've got anything wrong with you until you do that thing that causes severe pain. Also the sling means he's got a hottie taking his notes, so its probably staying on all week.
September 29th, 2009 at 11:01 AM ^
Like in Rookie of the Year!
September 29th, 2009 at 12:33 PM ^
can't wait for the post-game press conference where Dantonio responds to Forcier's retort that Mark's "got a big butt."
"Does Tate have a little brother? Or is he the little brother? I don't know, his butt's (hand below waist), that big?"
September 29th, 2009 at 10:22 AM ^
Tate and RR planned it this way. They are luring Sparty into a false sense of security and then BOOM, they are gonna drop the bomb.
cue up the band muzik!
September 29th, 2009 at 10:32 AM ^
Cue up the RAWK music.
September 29th, 2009 at 1:48 PM ^
Barwised? Barwisized?
Forcier'd!
September 29th, 2009 at 10:23 AM ^
Common after the certain shoulder injuries.
At this point I'd rather not know anything - or more importantly have the upcoming opponents know anything that can assist their planning.
I'm sure there are multiple levels of coaching gamesmanship. It wouldn't surprise me if they (MSU)had someone hanging out around campus so they can get a read on Tate's condition.
Let's see what happens Saturday. I'd love to see both teams at full strength. That's not going to happen. This will only add to the rivalry and the legend of Tate.
September 29th, 2009 at 10:24 AM ^
he will let all the Spartans sign his sling after the game on Saturday?
September 29th, 2009 at 10:28 AM ^
some of you people are real douches with the negs
September 29th, 2009 at 10:53 AM ^
Saying Neg, Neg Bang, or douches, definately gets you NEGBANGED!
check it...--->
September 29th, 2009 at 10:52 AM ^
Rich could be calling him "Gardenhoser"
EDIT-Rookie of the year picture was taken down. Here's a pictionary attempt of "sling"
September 29th, 2009 at 12:25 PM ^
are nude stick-figure pictures of tate forcier the new mgoblog porn?
September 29th, 2009 at 10:37 AM ^
How could you not expect him to be in a sling? Even if it's just a bruise as they say it obviously was a pretty serious bruise for him to be gingerly walking off the field after an exciting TD pass. There's no reason for it not to be in a sling and also no reason for him to take any snaps in practice until at best Thursday. Good opportunity to give Denard much needed time with the first stringers and even get Sheridan some more time. I'm still not 100% sold on his playing this Saturday. That could easily be coach speak to not let MSU know that he will be out and plan accordingly. They want the MSU staff to think he will be playing up until they run out onto the field. That will be the only time I believe it is when I see him out there. If Michigan can get ahead as well look to see him benched early and put on ice. He's far too valuable to risk for one game even if it is the MSU game.
September 29th, 2009 at 11:23 AM ^
Calling it a bruise doesn't portray this in the right way. Its likely an acute muscle strain deep near the joint, and will linger all season. It wont have a big effect on performance and likely wont have lasting effects like playing on a separated shoulder needing surgery end of season. Little things can aggrevate it and it is quite painful if your consistantly doing so. It has the feeling of tearing, but its muscular and not something to panic about... based on evidence observed from 900 miles away...It's all good and he's a tough proud kid.
September 29th, 2009 at 10:47 AM ^
Teenagers are made of rubber and plastic, not bone and meat like us old guys. And there's about a thousand UM students texting their buddies over at MSU (the ones that are still pissed they didn't get into UM) that this could be a very effective tactic.
September 29th, 2009 at 11:01 AM ^
Rich Godriguez's post just reminded me of this joke, kinda OT but i really like it.
What do Michigan students and MSU students have in common?
They both gotten into State!
September 29th, 2009 at 11:09 AM ^
i wonder if they both would notice the grammatical inaccuracy in the punchline.
(note: sorry, i'm more ocd than elitist.)
September 29th, 2009 at 11:49 AM ^
State Fan: "Ann Arbor is a whore"
UM Fan: "If Ann Arbor is a whore, why didn't you get in?"
State Fan: "..."
September 29th, 2009 at 1:13 PM ^
BOOM. ROASTED.
September 29th, 2009 at 3:11 PM ^
But this, of course, makes the assumption that future UM students even bother applying to State.
September 29th, 2009 at 11:29 AM ^
As a medical student, I know that keeping an acute shoulder bruise wrapped (Ace bandage) and in a sling will help reduce the swelling. Depending on the bruise you can be in that sling for 48 hours to weeks, but it looks like Tate's injury isn't so serious that he needs weeks of rehab. I will not be surprised if they keep him in the sling to reduce swelling all week because the throwing motion can easily exacerbate the injury and then we would probably have more Sheridan sightings.
September 29th, 2009 at 11:33 AM ^
What school, if I may ask.
September 29th, 2009 at 12:04 PM ^
Touro University - small school in NYC. Huge change from how many people I had around me back in Ann Arbor.
September 29th, 2009 at 11:34 AM ^
This is typical with shoulder sprains. Tate should be fine if he actually has a grade 1 sprain like he said.
To me, what would be ideal is Denard would start the game, we'd score on our first 3 possessions, and our D would shut out MSU in the 1st quarter. If that were to happen I think we'd leave Tate on the bench. If we can win without him, then I'm all for benching him. I do understand that this most likely will not happen, but in my perfect world it would.
September 29th, 2009 at 11:48 AM ^
that's part of the joke aMAIZEingSean, lol
September 29th, 2009 at 11:58 AM ^
Yoda is 3 feet tall has arthritis and walks around with a wooden cane yet when called upon can do 720 back flips and crazy light saber acrobatics.
Do not fret the force is strong and when called upon the forcier will be with us.
September 29th, 2009 at 1:29 PM ^
The sling you should not fear,
his arm will work no doubt.
Our Forcier is now here,
oh how Sparty will scream and shout.
September 29th, 2009 at 12:20 PM ^
"the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune" came to my mind.
September 29th, 2009 at 12:27 PM ^
and post with force he does.
September 29th, 2009 at 12:04 PM ^
Relax, Tate will be 'unslung', as well as 'unleashed' Saturday.
Go Blue!
Smoke Green!
September 29th, 2009 at 12:41 PM ^
Saw him at UHS. OH MY GAWD
Tate Forcier... our Rookie of the Year
Tate Forcier... our Rookie of the YearSeptember 29th, 2009 at 1:14 PM ^
I don't know but that looks photoshopped.
September 29th, 2009 at 1:50 PM ^
I disagree.
September 29th, 2009 at 1:52 PM ^
looks photoshopped. OOOOOHHHHHHHHHH!!!
September 29th, 2009 at 12:49 PM ^
are you sure he didn't get the sling in order to comply with Michigan concealed weapons laws?
September 29th, 2009 at 1:50 PM ^
and they only allow him to put the scope on it on saturdays, since accuracy like that everyday just isn't fair.
This is different from Robo-Henne, who learned the hard way it's impossible to conceal a Howitzer in your t-shirt. He was only allowed to carry it around because as long as you were close to it, it'd probably miss. If you're 80 yards downwind, however, "Hasta la vista, baby".
This is different from Robo-Henne, who learned the hard way it's impossible to conceal a Howitzer in your t-shirt. He was only allowed to carry it around because as long as you were close to it, it'd probably miss. If you're 80 yards downwind, however, "Hasta la vista, baby".
September 29th, 2009 at 4:11 PM ^
Until:
Tate's arm is in a sling AND Denard's leg is in a cast RESULTING in a shit-eating "I'm the new starter" grin on Nick Sheridan's face.
So, let me know if that happens. Until then, Sparty doesn't worry me. Their front 7 are not good.
September 29th, 2009 at 4:38 PM ^
MINOR RAGE!!