2008: Rest Desmo

[CajunNation]

He needs another week off.

With the way FAU is playing right now, they will be every bit as tough to beat as Troy will be.

If he plays Saturday, and injures himself even more, the year truly will be lost.

I'm willing to let Mcguire have another shot to be the hero Saturday, or let Masson have a go if Mcguire can't.

As we have seen last Saturday, a hobbled Desmo is pretty easy to defend.

We can lose this week and still win this league.

We need a healthier Desmo for one, big, final push for the last 2 games.

[CajunZ1]

I would hate to have to make this decision. It's a lose lose for the coaching staff...

[CharlieK]

Agreed. However no amount of weeks off will fix desmo's knee. If three weeks off didn't do it, I'm guessing he needs surgery.

Truely depressing.

[bja3853]

yea i agree too...but what they should have done was bench him against UTEP(even though it was a game to get bowl eligible). Then play him in the SBC games that gets you an automatic bid to a bowl.

[CajunRed]

I had the meniscus surgery two years ago that Dez needs now... according to the info that was released. Time off does little more than allow the swelling to subside a bit. But the problem he has had does not seem to be from swelling, but from the fact that the little slither of meniscus that is torn moves around and sometimes gets in the way of the joint and sort of locks it up.

The ONLY way to fix it is surgery.

[anhil8tor]

FIRE BUSTLE!

oops... wrong thread

[Cajun90]

I had the meniscus surgery two years ago that Dez needs now... according to the info that was released. Time off does little more than allow the swelling to subside a bit. But the problem he has had does not seem to be from swelling, but from the fact that the little slither of meniscus that is torn moves around and sometimes gets in the way of the joint and sort of locks it up.

The ONLY way to fix it is surgery.

Exactly right. He will need surgery after the season and it is doubtful we will see him play in any better condition than he currently is in. Unfortunate but true. He might still get playing time but I have to believe that a minimum he is splitting time with McGuire.

[CajunZ1]

_ He might still get playing time but I have to believe that a minimum he is splitting time with McGuire. _

Silver Lining around a dark cloud time!

At least next year McGuire will have some valuable experience under his belt!

[CharlieK]

I think all three games are winnable with a healthy McGuire at QB....however defense will have to step up like it did in the ASU game.

F-me we were getting unstoppable before Dezmo got hurt......______!

[DaddyCajun]

Anyone know how long Des would be out if they did the sx now? One way or another the Redshirt Freshmen need to get some significant playing time against FAU and possibly the Troy and MT games. This will help to throw off other D's, give Des some rest, and build some depth if (God forbid)Des go down for the rest of the season and into next year.

Fan focus, players focus, coaches focus on FAU,
Beat FAU Cajuns,
Dig Deep,

[Just1More]

_ Anyone know how long Des would be out if they did the sx now? One way or another the Redshirt Freshmen need to get some significant playing time against FAU and possibly the Troy and MT games. This will help to throw off other D's, give Des some rest, and build some depth if (God forbid)Des go down for the rest of the season and into next year.

Fan focus, players focus, coaches focus on FAU,
Beat FAU Cajuns,
Dig Deep, _

I'm sure I'm misreading you, but you know Des is a senior. He either plays now or he is done collegiately. If rest doesn't really help... it is a matter of... at what point are you better off with a healthy inexperienced QB over an injured veteran QB? It sucks to even consider Des out of action, but I would much prefer weaving Brad and/or Chris into the FAU game, than simply waiting until it has to be done at Troy. I think the messages coming out have all contingencies making their way to the foreground.

Regardless of who plays QB, we have got to get a bounce out of the rest of the units, and win the turnover battle. We were probably in a position a few weeks ago that we could take our game to any SBC team and force them into exceptional planning. From here on out, we are going to see if our coaching staff has the ability to coach above the rest of the conference or not... mental preparation and key adjustments prior to and during the contest are at a premium for us now.

[RCAJUN90]

_ I'm sure I'm misreading you, but you know Des is a senior. He either plays now or he is done collegiately. If rest doesn't really help... it is a matter of... at what point are you better off with a healthy inexperienced QB over an injured veteran QB? It sucks to even consider Des out of action, but I would much prefer weaving Brad and/or Chris into the FAU game, than simply waiting until it has to be done at Troy. I think the messages coming out have all contingencies making their way to the foreground.

Regardless of who plays QB, we have got to get a bounce out of the rest of the units, and win the turnover battle. We were probably in a position a few weeks ago that we could take our game to any SBC team and force them into exceptional planning. From here on out, we are going to see if our coaching staff has the ability to coach above the rest of the conference or not... mental preparation and key adjustments prior to and during the contest are at a premium for us now. _

Of course he knows he is a senior. I don't believe he knew the nature of the injury. I didn't. Perhaps it is time for McGuire to come of age but I understand he is hurt also. I'm sure the coaching staff will make the right decision. I disagree with writing off FAU. They aint Florida. This team accept for Last Saturday has risen to each occasion. I expect them to do the same this Saturday. Where's the "D"?