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BREAKING: Tennessean reporting that Ainge is to have surgery to repair meniscus

Hat tip to reader gramsey712, who reports that The Tennessean is reporting that Ainge in Orange is facing surgery for a torn meniscus.

Details to follow. Update [2007-3-8 16:54:13 by Joel]: A few more particulars:

Ainge believes the injury occurred in the weight room. If the meniscus can simply be removed, Ainge should be back by June 1. If it has to be repaired, like Robert Meachem's did, he could miss some portion of the season. He could opt to postpone surgery until after spring practice, but that would, of course, delay his rehab.

Remember Ainge's tendency to not admit when there's a problem (he didn't fully understand the offense, or he had turf toe) out of fear he would lose playing time to Rick Clausen? I say get it done now and give Crompton time to develop some chemistry with the receivers.

As always, Loser with Socks has a unique perspective on the story.

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Certainly bad news, but it couldn't have happened at a better time.  I'm not a Dr., but if they're talking a surgical repair, they ought to get it taken care of right away as knee surgery of any kind can require a lengthy recovery.  

Regardless, the knee should be fine come 9/1.  Let's just hope he can keep his mind sharp while he's out!

by Aerobab on Mar 8, 2007 4:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 . . . is the key. Remember the shoulder-wrecking sack by Notre Dame? How much do you think that contributed to The Year of Which We Do Not Speak?

Often the mental recovery is the toughest task.

Go Vols!

by Joel on Mar 8, 2007 4:39 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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