'23 IL OT Charles Jagusah (Notre Dame Signee)

[FightingIrishLover7]

Is Matt pretty plugged in with the team or is this just his opinion?

Very plugged in
And, I don't think he would make an opinion like this without knowing something.
This is a "I know something, but I can't talk about injuries" vibes.

 

[arrowryan]

Damar Hamlin literally died on a football field and came back faster than this guy

 

[NDMD]

Yeah, 16 weeks (your words) and it’s March. Like I said there’s no reason to panic and assume he’s not a huge factor this year. Appreciate the downvote though.

It's almost like you had no idea what you are talking about

 

[RudyVerse]

It's almost like you had no idea what you are talking about

We're all guessing. I can't predict another set back if that's what this is. If there's not a set back I'd disagree with Matt Freeman's opinion unless he has direct info. If there's not been another set back I still think he plays this year and before mid season. But if there was all best are off.

But downvoting a speculative opinion is weak sauce (especially an optimistic one).

 

[NDMD]

No, you are guessing and assume everyone else is, some of us actually have experience treating similar injuries.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

I just don't see how with todays medical technology that he could possibly be out this long hell Tatum came back after like 6 months and played when he tore his achillies

Punctuation can be your friend.

 

[RudyVerse]

No, you are guessing and assume everyone else is, some of us actually have experience treating similar injuries.

Ok Doctor, is there a complication with the March 18th surgery? If not, can you spell out his timeline to contact?

 

[Me2SouthBend]

Does this mean he’s no longer a 4th team All American this year?

 

[rtrn2glory]

Starting to think based on previous reports and now this that he might've had a bad staff infection from the surgery. Pure speculation but I know that can totally derail recoveries if not treated immediately and properly

 

[IrishInOntario]

No, you are guessing and assume everyone else is, some of us actually have experience treating similar injuries.

You're the doc and I'm not, but that's why our ortho guy (without knowing the all the exact details) was targeting a very cautious, November return, if at all. So many potential complications associated with the infection, subsequent bone growth, strength and conditioning and even the mental aspect of getting back and trusting it... Based on what I was told, I always assumed that it would be a late 2026 return, or a re-evaluation for 2027 and beyond.

 

[Old Man Mike]

The mere threat of his Shadow on the sidelines makes him 4th team A-A.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

Damar Hamlin literally died on a football field and came back faster than this guy

You still have time to delete this

 

[greyhammer90]

If true, I feel so bad for this kid. Quickly entering "best that never was" territory.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

I hope the family members of some people in this thread remain healthy because I wouldn't want some of you crusty shits around me if I were not 100%. A can of mustard gas has better bedside manner.

My assumption here is the staff and everyone within the program is showing this person the care and encouragement he needs and deserves.

 

[NDMD]

So many potential complications associated with the infection, subsequent bone growth, strength and conditioning and even the mental aspect of getting back and trusting it

This is the rub. Even given on schedule recvovery he will not have done any upper body S&C in over a year. If he was playing any other position than OL it probably wouldn't be as big of a deal, but going from a year of atrophy to holding off 300+ lb DTs at a high level in the span a few months is an unrealistic expectation.

 

[AlaskanIrish]

Punctuation can be your friend.

 

[CousinEddy]

I hope the family members of some people in this thread remain healthy because I wouldn't want some of you crusty shits around me if I were not 100%. A can of mustard gas has better bedside manner.

My assumption here is the staff and everyone within the program is showing this person the care and encouragement he needs and deserves.

So he’s OUR Brendan Sorsby?

 

[irishnd31]

Punctuation can be your friend.

Can be.
Sadly, will never be.

 

[PolishDomer]

The football season
A scary arm recover
in spite of the keg

 

[gregm83]

Does this mean he’s no longer a 4th team All American this year?

too soon to say

 

[gregm83]

we will always have that penn state game

 

[NorthDakota]

Sad and frustrating deal.

Hope the doctors can get him up to speed at some point for quality of life if not for football

 

[Irish#1]

Life throws a lot of curve balls. I would rather have him as close to 100% for next season than 90% for part of this season.

 

[fightingirish26]

Life throws a lot of curve balls. I would rather have him as close to 100% for next season than 90% for part of this season.

I would say very few olineman are ever at 90 percent, let alone 100.

 

[ColinKSU]

Has it been confirmed he still has 2 arms?

 

[Wild Bill]

we will always have that penn state game

He was so good in that game. Damn.

Hope the kid heals and finds a way.

 

[Rocketman84]

Starting to think based on previous reports and now this that he might've had a bad staff infection from the surgery. Pure speculation but I know that can totally derail recoveries if not treated immediately and properly

They had to perform antibiotic intervention due to a severe infection from debris and soil entering the wound. This was after a 3hr cleanout of the soil and debris from the wound, must've been like falling in the Sahara desert.

 

[Ian77]

Is Matt pretty plugged in with the team or is this just his opinion?

About as plugged in as it gets (unfortunately in this case). He's not speculating.

We may all be pleasantly surprised and he plays this year, but medical retirement has to be on the table at this point.

 

[NDMatt91]

Dang. If he ends up having to medically retire I'd like to see him involved in the program in some capacity.

 

[SWirishfan]

Dang. If he ends up having to medically retire I'd like to see him involved in the program in some capacity.

As a player safety officer