Jon Horford out with broken foot
It looks like he could be out for the year or out for only a few weeks. Very unfortunate news as Michigan heads into the Big Ten season.
December 29th, 2011 at 11:29 AM ^
Best of luck in his recovery.
December 29th, 2011 at 11:29 AM ^
Well that just sucks. He was playing extremely well prior to the injury and these type of injuries are an absoluely bitch to come back from.
Just ask Bill Walton & Žydrūnas Ilgauskas
December 29th, 2011 at 11:31 AM ^
Bright kid. WIsh him well.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:04 PM ^
He provided us a little more toughness inside...love Smotz, but he's a SG/SF in a PF's body. I know he's gotten some double doubles, but it wasn't because he overpowered the opposition. He's a scrappy kid who takes advantage of the long rebounds from our long shots.
Morgan has LIVED in foul trouble, we really needed Horford so that when Morgan goes out, Horford can play the 5 and Smotz can stay at the 4. Evan simply should never play center just like Novak shouldn't have to play PF.
Can McGary play early?
December 29th, 2011 at 12:31 PM ^
Mitch McGary, you're our only hope.
December 29th, 2011 at 1:15 PM ^
We talked about it a little in the Bradley preview. (Because Beilein talked about it)
Morgan and Metrics will have to be a little more careful, Mclovin will get some minutes, Novak will probably get some minutes at the 4, and that kid from Illinois will most likely burn his redshirt.
December 29th, 2011 at 1:56 PM ^
This is not what I had in mind when I predicted that Horford would have a "break-out year."
Since I'm sure it's safe to say that Horford is a warrior, I am guessing that he played over this injury early until he could no longer hide it, and that was the main reason he wasn't as effective as it looked like he would be this season.
I hope he is able to heal and reach his potential. I am still convinced that he could be a star as a junior or senior.
December 29th, 2011 at 3:08 PM ^
redshirting could be a goodthing with Morgan & Metrics all being in the same class. Staggering would only help going forward.
December 29th, 2011 at 4:09 PM ^
I really hope they don't burn Bielfedlt's redshirt for this. Hoping McLimans works some magic.