gamecocks Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Man this suxs. It was probally the one position (besides quarterback) that we couldn't afford to lose anyone. Quote Link to comment
ttheKid1*18 Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Confirmed by Callihan he will miss the entire season. x2 Ouch, that one stings. Wonder what is going to happen with the DB situation. Does Tierre dare get moved again? LJax back to safety? Is Andre Jones going to be ready? Wow, this really throws a wrench into things. This definately knocks my confidence down a little bit on this D, but at least it happened August 5th, and not September 1st. We still have most of the month to prepare for life without Bowman. That said, this is a huge blow for a D that is expected to dominate. Carriker, McKeon, Moore, Ruud, Grix, Octavien, Green, Shanle, Dagunduro...time to prove yourseleves. GBR!!! Quote Link to comment
GSG Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 WTF?!?! I'm gone for two days and now armageddon is on our doorstep?? Bowman's out, Beck's missing!! Next thing we'll hear is the video screen fell off Memorial Stadium and smashed a bus full of cheerleaders! DAMMIT!! Quote Link to comment
husker rob Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 how many freshmen have started and played in the defensive backfield for NU over the years. There have been a few and it might look like it is time for another one to step up. Zach----sorry man, hope to seen you on the field in 07 Quote Link to comment
Capp Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 They said that they are going to take a hard look at Anthony West. I think that they will be OK. Andre Jones is supose to be a freak on the field, so that gives me confidence that he will be able to step in and give us a great season. Then hopefully we will get Bowman back next yr, and he doesnt go to the League. We will be OK. Quote Link to comment
DaveH Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 OK, now it's time to freak out a little ;lkaegbbhqajnavp9uawerbjafdmabp9quwergaigba'refpbhj!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11!!11 There. Damnit. Quote Link to comment
dbetz23 Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 OK, now it's time to freak out a little ;lkaegbbhqajnavp9uawerbjafdmabp9quwergaigba'refpbhj!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11!!11 There. Damnit. but with out the smiley Quote Link to comment
DaveH Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 I feel worst for Bowman. He had some nagging injuries last year, now this. I am sure he was looking forward to having a great year this year. All that has been smashed. He seems to have a good head on his shoulders though, but it's gotta be discouraging. Take a page from Herians book, Bowman. Quote Link to comment
DaveH Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 I'd also like to add how the hell does this happen on the second day of fall ball? We aren't even in full pads? Quote Link to comment
Arntt2006 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Cornerbacks Coach Phil Elmassion led yet another day of animated one-on-one drills despite the loss of senior cornerback Zack Bowman to an ACL injury sustained in Saturday’s practice. Head Coach Bill Callahan directly addressed the unfortunate loss, but with optimism that Bowman will take a medical redshirt year and return for his senior season. “First off, we need to announce that we have lost (senior cornerback) Zack Bowman for the season,” Callahan said. “He sustained an ACL injury yesterday in practice. He’s a great kid, and I spoke with him this morning and he’s really disappointed. Just visiting with him, he wants to come back for another year, and that’s tremendous. It’s a tremendous loss for our team, but other guys are stepping up and doing a good job, and he’ll be there to help them out and support them, and that’s great. Callahan additionally specifically noted when Bowman’s injury took place. “(The injury happened) during one-on-one (action), which takes place during the nine-on-seven (drills),” Callahan said. “He was defending a corner route, he went up for it, he extended and elevated, and he came down planting his foot, and it looked like a hyperextension, but he hurt his ACL.” Despite, the loss Callahan expressed confidence in the team’s pool of defensive back-ups for the team to call on. Junior-college transfer Andre Jones has excelled early in fall camp, while true freshmen Anthony West and Major Culbert have been working at safety, but also have the ability to play cornerback. Juniors Titus Brothers and Bryan Wilson have limited game experience, but could also figure into the cornerback mix. Defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove additionally seemed confident at the defensive resources that they will have throughout fall camp and into the season. “Despite what happened, we really had a good day. Guys were really moving around, and I was pretty impressed,” Cosgrove said. “We’ll figure it out. We’ve got to continue to evaluate, continue to coach, and continue to look at all the guys. We’ll see the speed of the game a little better when we get the pads on, because guys tend to avoid each other a little more when they don’t have the pads on.” Cosgrove also specifically pointed out the team’s most veteran corner cornerback in junior Cortney Grixby, who he will rely on not only to step up but also to help develop the younger talents at the position. “He’s been looking really good through four practices,” Cosgrove said. “He’s a tremendous competitor, and he just gets better every year. We look for big things from him this year. He is going to help all the guys out as a veteran. When they’re on the sideline and he’s got a young guy next to him, he’ll take that young guy and coach him and make him better.” Atleast it sounds like we'll have him for next year. Quote Link to comment
DaveH Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Atleast it sounds like we'll have him for next year. From what I can gather about Bowman, it doesn't suprise me at all that he would want to come back. What other option, really, does he have? Other than just quitting football? Quote Link to comment
Arntt2006 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Then hopefully we will get Bowman back next yr, and he doesnt go to the League. I was replying to that post because of the comment of him going to the nfl. I have no doubt he will be back. Quote Link to comment
DJR313 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Atleast it sounds like we'll have him for next year. From what I can gather about Bowman, it doesn't suprise me at all that he would want to come back. What other option, really, does he have? Other than just quitting football? He could just go to the pros. Cromartie from Florida St. missed almost 2 years of football and ended up the 19th pick in this past draft because of his combine and work outs. I think Zack wants to finish what he has helped start, though, and will stay. Quote Link to comment
DaveH Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Atleast it sounds like we'll have him for next year. From what I can gather about Bowman, it doesn't suprise me at all that he would want to come back. What other option, really, does he have? Other than just quitting football? He could just go to the pros. Cromartie from Florida St. missed almost 2 years of football and ended up the 19th pick in this past draft because of his combine and work outs. I think Zack wants to finish what he has helped start, though, and will stay. I was thinking that his stock wouldn't be high enough. But you never know. Quote Link to comment
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