Sterling Moore knee update

[PonyPride]

Senior cornerback Sterling Moore was officially rules out of playing Dec. 30 in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl when he underwent surgery Monday to repair his left knee, which has forced him out of the SMU lineup four times in the last two seasons.

Moore went down last year when his left knee cap popped out of place, only to shock many by returning in time to play in the Ponies' 45-10 rout of Nevada in the Hawaii Bowl.

But the knee popped out three more times this season, the last time ending his season and his playing career at SMU. While understandably disappointed to miss out on the chance to play in the Armed Forces Bowl, Moore reported that the procedure on his knee went well and that he is eager to begin the rehabilitation process.

"(I) feel pretty good and yes, everything went well," Moore said. "(I'm) not sure if I'll be back for Pro Day — just all depends on how fast it's healing."

Moore didn't suffer any torn ligaments in his knee, as some initially feared. Instead, the procedure repaired some of the connective tissue that supports the patella (knee cap). Normal healing time from the procedure is usually around three months. Resumption of the ability to run full-speed often takes between five and six months.

[malachi896]

Get well soon Sterling!

[that's great raplh]

get well

[No Quarter]

Thanks for the memories at SMU. Best wishes for a quick recovery and at the next level.

[ponynut]

Thanks Sterling for your contribution towards the return of SMU to football recognition. Wish you well in all your future endeavors.

[ponyscott]

He will be back running earlier than what is reported above. Sterling is a quick healer and his work ethic is way above average so he will be back, but doubt will be drafted because of the surgery. Free agency would be the way to go...Good luck Sterling!

[Junior]

get well soon, SM. thanks for all your hard work the last few years.

[soccermom]

Wishes for a speedy recovery and thanks for being such a devoted Mustang! The best of luck to you.

[SMU2007]

a guy who made a definite impact in all the games he played in this year. too bad we'll be without him in the bowl. best wishes