Mike O'Guin injury update

by **PonyPride** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 3:52 pm

Ran into Mike O'Guin today, and he understandably wasn't too thrilled to be getting around on crutches with his left leg in a brace.

O'Guin was injured Wednesday when he crumpled to the ground while rushing the passer in an 11-on-11 drill. He was carted off the field, but the severity of the injury was not immediately known.

O'Guin said Monday that he tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), lateral collateral ligament (LCL) and meniscus, and partially tore his medial collateral ligament (MCL). He said most of the swelling is gone, but that considerable discomfort remains. He is due to have surgery next Monday on his ACL, LCL and meniscus; because the MCL is only partially torn, he said he was told he won't have to have it surgically repaired.

O'Guin expressed understandable frustration over the injury, citing the fact that he had lost weight in his offseason conditioning workouts and felt he was in line to compete for the starting nose tackle position. But he was grateful to learn that he had not suffered any nerve damage, which he said was a concern early on.

He is not sure when he will be able to resume walking, but said he expects to start football-related drills in nine months to a year. O'Guin enrolled early in January 2010 and played in six games as a true freshman. He has not used a redshirt year.

by **No Quarter** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 3:58 pm

Seems like I have wished this so often of late, but for Mike O'Guin also I hope a good recovery. I am looking forward to you being on the field again!

by **smusic 00** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:03 pm

Wow, that is quite the severe knee injury. Hope he is able to make it back by next spring. Heal well!

by **mavsrage311** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:06 pm

Not the end of the world for Mike. With Taylor and Margus as the DE's this year, Marquis Frazier is going to start at NT again anyway. Mike can redshirt this year, and hopefully be ready to compete with our incoming Freshmen DT's and any recruits for the starting NT position next year.

by **Junior** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:14 pm

Feel bad for Mike. Hope all goes well next Monday.

by **SMUguy** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:22 pm

Great information, as always - thanks for the update.
The injury sounds horrible, but it sounds like it could have been worse. All the best, Mike, for an event-free operation and a full recovery.

by **Mustangsabu** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:01 pm

I hope he keeps his spirits up while he recovers. It sucks to have such a strong backup out for the year.

by **PonyGirl** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 11:58 pm

Rehab isn't fun, but the recovery time seems to be getting shorter. Mike, you'll have some days when you're really uncomfortable, but grit your teeth and get through it. We're looking forward to seeing you back on the field in 2012.