Blaine Irby injury update

[jtk1519]

Texas tight end Blaine Irby will miss the rest of the season after dislocating his right knee Saturday against Rice, trainer Kenny Boyd said Sunday.

Irby started all three games this season and had 10 catches for 95 yards and two touchdowns. He had seven receptions for 62 yards and a TD in the Longhorns' season-opening victory over Florida Atlantic.

Texas coach Mack Brown said Irby will get a medical redshirt year and have three seasons of eligibility when he returns in 2009.

"We have a great history of tight ends and Blaine was quickly developing into the type of player to follow in those footsteps," Brown said. "He was getting better every week and making a big impact in our offense."

Peter Ullman and Greg Smith both have played this season and are expected to compete for the starting tight end job.

Irby is expected to undergo surgery.

"It's going to be a long journey, and I just have to take it one step at a time," Irby said. "I know the tight end spot and the offense won't lose a beat because Peter and Greg are there to lead the way."

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3601513

[jc84chill]

Pulled from another site...

"How does a knee dislocation occur?
Knee dislocations are usually high-energy traumatic injuries. These injuries can occur with automobile accidents, severe falls and sports injuries. A knee dislocation is often confused with a subluxation, but these are not the same injuries. A subluxation is a word used to describe a partial dislocation. This is the type of sensation that occurs when the knee "gives out" due to a damaged ligament. A knee dislocation is a more severe injury that occurs when the end of the thigh bone completely loses contact with the top of the shin bone. After the knee dislocates, it usually must be reset in to proper position, compared to a subluxation that will "slip" back in to position.

What happens when the knee dislocates?
When the knee dislocates, significant damage is done to the soft-tissues that surround the joint. The ligaments of the knee are always damaged when a knee dislocation occurs. Determining which ligaments are damaged is one of first steps of evaluating a knee dislocation. Almost always, both the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) are torn. In addition, the collateral ligaments, cartilage and meniscus can also be damaged. A knee dislocation is particularly concerning because of the damage that often occurs to the important nerve and vascular structures around the knee. In fact, vascular injuries can be so severe that the leg health can be threatened to the point of requiring emergency vascular surgery.

What is done when a knee dislocation is diagnosed?
Whenever a knee dislocation is suspected, X-rays are performed to evaluate if the joint is dislocated. If a dislocation has occurred, the joint will be repositioned, called "reducing the joint." Once the dislocated joint is reduced, your doctor will carefully evaluate and monitor the nerves and blood vessels that surround the joint.

In order to properly evaluate the blood vessels, your doctor may obtain special tests of the blood vessels (such as an angiogram) and possibly admit you to the hospital for careful monitoring of your blood vessels.

What is the treatment of a knee dislocation?
In the early stages after a knee dislocation, the priority is ensuring proper treatment of any vascular or nerve injuries. Once it is certain these structures are healthy, attention can be turned to addressing the ligament, cartilage and meniscus damage that occurred at the time of the dislocation. It is usually necessary to surgically reconstruct the damaged ligaments. Most often, multiple ligaments must be reconstructed. The most commonly reconstructed ligaments after a knee dislocation are the ACL and PCL. Areas of cartilage damage are repaired, and meniscus tears are either cleaned up or repaired.

Complications after a knee dislocation include issues related to nerve and vascular injury. The most common problems after knee dislocation are either knee stiffness or chronic instability of the knee. Adhering to your prescribed physical therapy of the knee joint will help you minimize the chance of developing one of these complications."

I just hope he'll be able to contribute again at some point down the road. It's going to be a LONG road back.

All the best Irby.

[jc84chill]

Also extremely concerning is the TE position moving forward. Irby would have been much needed against the likes of Missou, Tech, Okla, etc. as a chain mover on 3rd downs and to keep the clock rolling.

I don't see Smith and Ullman having an impact in the air at all.

[jtk1519]

Also extremely concerning is the TE position moving forward. Irby would have been much needed against the likes of Missou, Tech, Okla, etc. as a chain mover on 3rd downs and to keep the clock rolling.

I don't see Smith and Ullman having an impact in the air at all.

I don't either. They're both primarily blockers. Ahmard Howard moved back to TE this Fall after Josh Marshall was injured so you may see him some. I hope to see more 4 and 5 WR sets from here on out.

[BDB]

i froze when i saw that replay..... it reminded me of mcgahee....

[SLC]

Also extremely concerning is the TE position moving forward. Irby would have been much needed against the likes of Missou, Tech, Okla, etc. as a chain mover on 3rd downs and to keep the clock rolling.

I don't see Smith and Ullman having an impact in the air at all.

I can see Smith getting some catches.... But Ullman is huge and I dont think near athletic enough to do what Texas asks of its tight ends... It'll be a hard road back for Irby... I wish him a good and speedy recovery..

[pied]

Definition of suck. Note this is pretty bad, no blood, but just a head's up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seZtmjbvZYQ

When he goes down, no rolling around, just laying there with his leg still. Terrible terrible injury.

[SLC]

Definition of suck. Note this is pretty bad, no blood, but just a head's up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seZtmjbvZYQ

When he goes down, no rolling around, just laying there with his leg still. Terrible terrible injury.

I seen it when it happened, it's very sad for Irby... Good player with great potential... Hope he recovers well.:)

[DragonBand06]

Holy ****. Best of luck and a speedy recovery to him - I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.:(

[SLC]

Holy ****. Best of luck and a speedy recovery to him - I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.:(


Lonny will be happy to here this..:D