UAB's curse now looks like a blessing

[Tyler Maryak]

At the end of February and they land another 3*. Crazy.

http://www.underdogdynasty.com/uab-blazers/2016/3/1/11133196/uab-recruiting-walk-on-running-backs-denzel-mitchell-carlos-stephens

Edited March 1, 2016 by Tyler Maryak

[UTSA Fan]

I guess this shows the enticement  of playing time in recruiting 

[Mike Jackson]

Not really "Mitchell did miss a lot of time in his senior year due to an Achilles tear, which likely serves as an explanation for why Ole Miss' interest cooled off."

And achilles tear for a running back is worse than a ligament tear.

[forevereagle]

11 hours ago, Mike Jackson said:

And achilles tear for a running back is worse than a ligament tear.

An Achilles tear is a ligament tear...

[Elvis]

No technically it is a tendon tear. Tendons and ligaments are similar structurally but not the same.

And I am guessing he meant ACL or MCL tear, specifically, which is more common in RBs. Not sure which is worse thought.

Edited March 2, 2016 by Elvis

[pastorgrant]

7 minutes ago, Elvis said:

No technically it is a tendon tear. Tendons and ligaments are similar structurally but not the same.

And I am guessing he meant ACL or MCL tear, specifically, which is more common in RBs. Not sure which is worse thought.

People come back from ACL tears close to 100% or at 100% most of the time. Achilles often ends careers.

[forevereagle]

That's what I get for not taking anatomy.

[Aldo]

Achilles tears are increasingly becoming more recoverable, though it is still a tough road. A decade, or maybe even 5 years ago, it would be a death knell for a RB.

Hope he sticks to his recovery plan and comes out on top.