More surgery for Margus Hunt

by **PonyPride** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:11 pm

SMU defensive end Margus Hunt said Monday that for the second time in four months, he is headed to the operating table.

Hunt, who underwent shoulder surgery in February to have a tear in his labrum repaired, will the meniscus (cartilage) in his right knee repaired Thursday morning. He said doctors have told him he can expect to start running again in two to four weeks after the procedure.

"I assume I'll be able to walk that day," Hunt said, "and I'm pretty sure I can get on the stationary bike in a couple of days."

Hunt admitted that he doesn't have a story of some violent on-field collision when asked how the injury occurred.

"I was doing the bench press, and I got up off the bench to go get some water, and all of a sudden it started to pop and click," he said. "My knees pop all the time, so I thought it was all good. But then, last Tuesday, I was sitting on the couch and when I tried to get up, I couldn't."

Thursday's procedure will not be Hunt's first to deal with a torn meniscus.

"I had the same injury on the other leg about seven years ago," he said. "I didn't know anything about rehab then, so I was doing squats a few days after surgery. I didn't end up getting hurt doing that, but this time, I'll be a lot more careful with it, and I'll still be able to do an upper-body workout, which I need. My upper body is still pretty weak after the shoulder surgery."

Hunt said that while he will follow a more cautious rehab routine this time around, he expects to be ready to go when the Mustangs convene in August for preseason workouts.

"They might not let me do stuff as fast as I want," Hunt said, "but I'll be doing rehab twice a day, every day, so I'll be ready."

by **Hoss** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:51 pm

OK, the headline was a little unnerving, but all things considered, that's pretty minor.
Get better, Margus.

by **smusic 00** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 11:18 pm

Hope it goes well. He needs to be in good shape not only for us, but for upcoming Olympic trials, I'm guessing.

by **Corso** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 11:22 pm

Good luck, Margus!

by **Vitale** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 9:08 am

This is pretty big news, actually. Still working his way back from the shoulder operation, I'd like to see him out there running full speed this summer. Sounds like he'll be back in time for two-a-days, but there could be an adjustment period for him while he shakes off the rust.
Thanks for the report, PP.

by **NickSMU17** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 9:17 am

If Pittman is back, frazier can move back outside, his stronger position, till Hunt gets in game shape...

by **ponyte** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 9:37 am

I hope all goes well and he recovers without any difficulties. This isn't good at all as it will decrease his ability to condition a month before camp opens. Less eights, less conditioning less drills right before the season. He may well be able to walk on it right after surgery (I would advise against this as I have done it and it hurts like Hades for several days afterwards. Learned my lesson the first time and certainly took it easy after the second one. Vast improvement).

Margus is a force but still in need of every possible opportunity to improve his game and learn this game.

by **NickSMU17** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 9:52 am

Who knows, could be a blessing in disguise, making him stay for another year....

by **PonyPlayer4** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:17 am

NickSMU17 wrote:Who knows, could be a blessing in disguise, making him stay for another year....

Ha were you thinking Margus was going to declare early?

by **NickSMU17** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:20 am

I wasn't thinking...that was the statement JJ made...

by **Stallion** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:53 am

wasn't it the Olympic Trials that posed the biggest threat rather than the NFL Draft

by **soccermom** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:46 pm

Hate to hear this but best of luck to Margus for a full, and hopefully speedy, recovery.

by **RE Tycoon** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:13 pm

NickSMU17 wrote:I wasn't thinking...that was the statement JJ made...

I heard JJ say this as well. It all hinges on performance, but JJ seemed resigned to the fact that Hunt would leave for the NFL after his junior year.

by **One Trick Pony** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:18 pm

I think he said he would be a top ten pick if he didn't get hurt . Well...

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/pros ... SX/2013_DE

by **PonyPride** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 6:03 pm

Margus Hunt has put track on hold to focus completely on football.