Matt Godin tears ACL
Matt Godin suffered a torn ACL during a preseason game against the New Orleans Saints.
Godin will undergo surgery to repair the damage after sustaining the season-ending injury.
Godin had impressed many during training camp, showing power and a good football IQ as he tried to make the team. A good athlete for his 6-foot-6 size, he has developmental potential as a DE in Houston’s 3-4 scheme.
http://texanswire.usatoday.com/2017/08/28/report-texans-rookie-dl-matt-…
August 29th, 2017 at 8:09 AM ^
Sucks for him especially on the fringe of a roster. Hopefully he recovers well and quickly.
My heart dropped before I recalled he was no longer on our roster.
August 29th, 2017 at 8:15 AM ^
We care about them as people.
August 29th, 2017 at 8:28 AM ^
Yes we do. I am not invested in the success of the Texans like I am for Michigan.
August 29th, 2017 at 9:19 AM ^
Oh come on, Jon. Yeah we care about them as people, but our reaction to current players is different. After all, the only reason I know who Matt Godin is is because I care for the football team. I have a certain level of "care" for everyone, but I don't think it's wrong for someone to say they're glad a guy who tore his ACL isn't a current player.
August 29th, 2017 at 10:02 AM ^
... but I think your post seems to be overlooking the way in which the title of Jon's post "contexturalizes" his comment.
August 30th, 2017 at 1:00 AM ^
As a Texans fan, I care!
August 29th, 2017 at 10:08 AM ^
Did the same thing and then immediately felt bad about myself.
August 29th, 2017 at 8:12 AM ^
Tough break for a good kid who was playing well. Hopefully he recovers well and fast.
August 29th, 2017 at 8:20 AM ^
Poor guy. I met him at the aiport recently and he was very nice and was excited to get back to training camp. Hopefully he makes it.
August 29th, 2017 at 8:24 AM ^
That's a shame. They could use Godin Houston right now.
Bad pun aside, here's hoping for a quick and full recovery.
August 29th, 2017 at 9:42 AM ^
I see what you did there... Nice.
August 29th, 2017 at 10:26 AM ^
Checks out.
August 29th, 2017 at 11:40 AM ^
(Plain old Houston-hating gods, no specific position necessary.)
Was happy to see he was getting preseason playing time, and considering he was playing with enough passion to get a serious injury... May he heal and have another go at it next year.
August 29th, 2017 at 8:47 AM ^
Pretty much the worst possible time to have that happen, as a rookie trying to win the battle for a roster spot.
Hope he comes back healthy and gets another chance.
August 29th, 2017 at 8:56 AM ^
Well this just totally sucks. Bad way to start a rainy day. Good luck to him with the recovery - and with finding a spot next season. I thought he'd be a good depth player...
August 29th, 2017 at 9:03 AM ^
Best of luck to him in his recovery may it be speedy and full.
August 29th, 2017 at 12:15 PM ^
The ACL will be repaired. Godin shall return. Opponents will be destroyed.
August 29th, 2017 at 10:02 AM ^
Honestly, going on IR and taking a redshirt year isn't the worst thing for a rookie. You get to be around the team and in an NFL program for a year, without the struggle and week-to-week pressure. Best of luck to Matt in his recovery.
August 29th, 2017 at 10:05 AM ^
to make a complete and speedy recovery. Keep your spirits up.
August 29th, 2017 at 10:38 AM ^
I hate to hear that. Wish the best Matt
August 29th, 2017 at 10:46 AM ^
Fuck! I know Matt pretty well and he's definitely a great guy, down to earth, smart, honest, funny, humble!