'15 MA K Justin Yoon (Notre Dame Signed NLI)

[Bogtrotter07]

"I have three fractured, chipped vertebrae in my back from taking a knee back there," said the 5-11, 185-pounder. "My snapper snapped a ball over my head and I ran after it and dove on it and then another guy came from behind and I got a knee in the back.

Wow, that sucks! I hope he is going to be okay. Anyone take the other kid out behind the press box stands and shoot him?

 

[TheTurningPoint]

Not as serious as it sounds. I spoke to a source close to the situation today and recover should be 4-6 weeks for Justin, and 6-8 weeks max. He will be ready for the Under Armour game in January.

 

[IrishLax]

Had a really similar injury just more severe from the sound of it. Fractured L4 and L5. Wore a full back brace (think body cast from waste to armpits) for 8 weeks and was fine. Key is to not stress/disturb your vertebrae while they fully heal or it can become a nagging injury.

 

[ND NYC]

didnt eifert have similar injury?

 

[TheTurningPoint]

Had a really similar injury just more severe from the sound of it. Fractured L4 and L5. Wore a full back brace (think body cast from waste to armpits) for 8 weeks and was fine. Key is to not stress/disturb your vertebrae while they fully heal or it can become a nagging injury.

Yeah, ISD is reporting he is in class without a back brace today lol

RKG 110%. All about the academics! lulz

 

[BGIF]

didnt eifert have similar injury?

He did have a back injury from HS that became a problem early in his freshman year. At a PC Weis commented that Eifert would have a procedure done during Fall Break.

I don't recall that there ever as much detail revealed as here with Yoon. If I recall correctly Eifert and/or parents preferred a non-surgical procedure. In the offseason there was discussion about the recurring injury terminating his career but obviously he recovered sufficiently for a stellar career.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

He did have a back injury from HS that became a problem early in his freshman year. At a PC Weis commented that Eifert would have a procedure done during Fall Break.

I don't recall that there ever as much detail revealed as here with Yoon. If I recall correctly Eifert and/or parents preferred a non-surgical procedure. In the offseason there was discussion about the recurring injury terminating his career but obviously he recovered sufficiently for a stellar career.

Thought Eifert went out to AZ for micro-surgery, a discectomy to be precise.

Micro surgery has been an option with neurosurgeons for almost thirty years, but in the last ten there have been incredible advances with the tools. From clams to scopes. I know because I have a relative that invented some new clamps, and such. This was while he was an undergrad. After he completed med school, during his neurosurgical rotation of his orthopedic residency, the guy he was working for told him about these great new clamps, and mentioned that they worked better and differently than the old ones, and asked if the student needed any help. My guy just said he had seen them, and moved on changing the subject. He didn't want anyone to know he invented them!

 

[sharksamardzija8345]

Damn that sucks. I've been there, Justin. My high school long snapper was laughable at best. He was responsible for me taking quite a few licks. Get well, sir.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Thought Eifert went out to AZ for micro-surgery, a discectomy to be precise.

Micro surgery has been an option with neurosurgeons for almost thirty years, but in the last ten there have been incredible advances with the tools. From clams to scopes. I know because I have a relative that invented some new clamps, and such. This was while he was an undergrad. After he completed med school, during his neurosurgical rotation of his orthopedic residency, the guy he was working for told him about these great new clamps, and mentioned that they worked better and differently than the old ones, and asked if the student needed any help. My guy just said he had seen them, and moved on changing the subject. He didn't want anyone to know he invented them!

That is so baller.

 

[Irish#1]

Hope he heals fine. Could effect his kicking if it doesn't.

 

[stlnd01]

Yeah, ISD is reporting he is in class without a back brace today lol

RKG 110%. All about the academics! lulz

Tell you what, his high school is no joke. Seriously one of the 50 best in the country. He probably is all about the academics.

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Justin Yoon receives his <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UAALLAMERICA?src=hash">#UAALLAMERICA</a> jersey. <a href="https://t.co/ejy7LqFvFP">https://t.co/ejy7LqFvFP</a></p>— RecruitingNation (@ESPNRNFball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNRNFball/status/516931131854569472">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[BGIF]

He's back and kicking!

He's back and kicking!

ISD reports:

Milton Academy (4-2) knocked off previously unbeaten Governor’s Academy 22-6. Yoon returned to action and nailed a 27-yard field goal. Milton is on the road this week against Middlesex (1-5).

 

[connor_in]

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[GATTACA!]

THIS MOTHERFUCKER CAN'T GET HERE YOON ENOUGH

 

[#1rish]

THIS MOTHERFUCKER CAN'T GET HERE YOON ENOUGH

Hahaha seriously. Can we convince him to EE?

 

[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>'15 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> commit Justin Yoon (<a href="https://twitter.com/jkicker19">@jkicker19</a>) is on the comeback & is preparing for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UnderArmourAA?src=hash">#UnderArmourAA</a> game. (Free)

<a href="http://t.co/PhFxdbcPDP">http://t.co/PhFxdbcPDP</a></p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/538346069890170881">November 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[#1rish]

Nice little feature on our soon to be kicker.

Milton Academy's standout kicker headed for Notre Dame - 7News Boston WHDH-TV

Pretty neat he plays hockey as well.

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>2015 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Irish?src=hash">#Irish</a> commit Justin Yoon (<a href="https://twitter.com/jkicker19">@jkicker19</a>) left speechless after his official visit to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a>. (Free)

<a href="http://t.co/aruiACdS1E">http://t.co/aruiACdS1E</a></p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/544175648601018369">December 14, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Huntr]

Yoon showing out at the UA drills.

BGI story

ISD Coach Driskell blowing up twitter praising Yoon this morning.


He's got confidence and skills to back that up. Lookin forward to seeing this kid go next fall.

 

[PANDFAN]

Been blasting 50 yarders
..missed 55 but ball was half way up the goal post...says he isn't even 100%

 

[Irish YJ]

I know it's hard to get excited about kickers, but this kid is a straight up stud. One of my clients that lives in the area said this kid is easily a starter out of the gate, and will be playing on Sundays in 5 years.

 

[rtrn2glory]

wish he was an EE

 

[calvegas04]

wish he was an EE

I don't think we need to have a kicker EE, I wish Wimbush was EE

 

[Irish#1]

wish he was an EE

I think that would be a waste of an EE spot. It's not like he has to really learn the playbook like others.

 

[Irish YJ]

I think that would be a waste of an EE spot. It's not like he has to really learn the playbook like others.

do we have comp for EE spots?

 

[Ignats]

Watched those highlights today, he's got an absolutely ridiculous leg. Not even 100% healthy and he was hitting from 50 with ease. Brindza was solid his first few years but I'm ready for ND to have a consistent and reliable kicker for 4 years.

 

[Cackalacky]

Pumped about this kid.

 

[Booslum31]

Yoon breaks the ice at the UA game with a chip shot FG.

 

[#1rish]

Just nailed a 47 yarder with plenty left.