"Positive News" re: Zinter
Angelique asked about him after the game, and coach Moore said they had just gotten off the phone with family, and it was positive news, and he'd be ready to go "down the road." Let's hope "down the road" includes the CFP. But even if not, great news for the young man:
November 25th, 2023 at 5:16 PM ^
Good. He’s a great young man and didn’t deserve that
November 25th, 2023 at 5:46 PM ^
Thank Jesus for Trente. Guy is a beast.
November 25th, 2023 at 6:55 PM ^
Yeah, that is great news for the young man, hoping for a full recovery for him before the draft.
Any info on Will Johnson?
November 25th, 2023 at 7:36 PM ^
...and Barnhart's versatility to move from RT to RG after playing snaps earlier this year at LT
November 25th, 2023 at 5:18 PM ^
Obviously him coming back would be a tremendous boost to our Bigten and CFP championship hopes but I really just want him to be good to go for the NFL. That said, I’d take him back in a heartbeat. Godspeed Zak!
November 25th, 2023 at 5:24 PM ^
We should have no trouble with Zak out for the game with Iowa. IIRC, he doesn’t block punts, right?
Get better soon!
November 25th, 2023 at 5:29 PM ^
I don’t think I’ll ever get Bpone completely out of me and I hate it! I’m thinking we should level Iowa next week and they shouldn’t even be on the same field with us but will we play super conservative and it end up being a closer game than it should be?
November 25th, 2023 at 5:35 PM ^
This is a beat up Iowa team that isn’t nearly as talented as the one UM hamblasted in 2021.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:35 PM ^
Michigan won 42-3 in 2021 and Iowa is even worse now
November 25th, 2023 at 6:14 PM ^
And we have a great QB this time (sorry Cade)
November 25th, 2023 at 6:27 PM ^
Speaking of Cade….eh he’s hurt anyway. But it just figures M would get Iowa with Cade and All there.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:44 PM ^
You mean super conservative like today??
November 25th, 2023 at 6:09 PM ^
No, I mean super conservative to avoid injuries the best they can and also against a team know they are better than without showing much to their CFP opponents
November 25th, 2023 at 6:31 PM ^
They would have almost a month after this game to rebuild the playbook.. There is no reason to be close to the vest next week.
November 25th, 2023 at 6:15 PM ^
Burtcomna,
U have no, absolute idea what the fuck you're talking about.
They kept the linebackers honest and scorched'em when it counted.
Learn how the game is played b4 commenting.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:18 PM ^
Without a doubt, the hardest part of the game to watch. Glad to hear some positive news--doubt he's coming back this season but hopefully he's able to do the combine.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:19 PM ^
That IS great news! Go Zak! Go Blue!
November 25th, 2023 at 5:20 PM ^
With lineman carted-off-the-field type of injuries, I take "ready to go down the road" as more like, nothing so severe that his football career is threatened. Having him back in a month seems incredibly unlikely, but I know absolutely nothing about anything.
That said, this is really great to hear!
November 25th, 2023 at 5:25 PM ^
That was the meaning Alejandro Zuniga got out of it too. That it wasn't a career ender.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:31 PM ^
Concur.
November 25th, 2023 at 7:34 PM ^
My immediate thought was Grant Newsome...anything but that. As long as he can come back 100% eventually, the guys can win the rest of the year for him.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:21 PM ^
I think he said "down the road one day" -- to me this means his leg is not destroyed, but still done for at least many months.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:25 PM ^
For sure. You're not getting carted off in an air cast and out for a few weeks. Positive means he will be ready for the draft, hopefully. Also, awesome to punch it in from 22 yards out on the very next snap.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:22 PM ^
He is forever a legend at M. Get well sir.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:22 PM ^
Amazing. I almost teared up when they brought the cart out and they brought his parents on the field.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:22 PM ^
That is great news. His NFL future is not in jeopardy. Heal up young man
November 25th, 2023 at 5:23 PM ^
He's given his all for us. At this point, I just hope there's no major damage and he's read to show out at the combine and get drafted as he should
Good news is that Barnhart and Trente did not look too shabby in relief
November 25th, 2023 at 5:31 PM ^
Barnhart seemed to play better at the guard position with Trente as the RT. Hopefully Hinton comes back so we can have our 6th OL and we need someone else to step up for our 7th.
November 25th, 2023 at 6:12 PM ^
Barnhart has said he prefers guard but with Keegan and Zinter he didn’t have a shot to play there. So he called it out to play tackle. Guard is more natural for him. He won’t be Zinter level good, but he’s probably still one of the best guards in college football.
November 25th, 2023 at 6:56 PM ^
The fact we can talk abt having a 7th OL as a valid concern...1st World problems
November 25th, 2023 at 5:23 PM ^
That's really good news, but I can't take "down the road" to mean this season. I want to, but I'm not setting myself up for that.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:26 PM ^
Michigan has had some pretty terrible luck with guys coming back when they could have gone to the league. Hope it's nothing that impacts his career long term, but I really doubt we'll see him again in a winged helmet, unfortunately.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:27 PM ^
I just hope he's ok. Any return this year would be shocking when you see what happened. I'd love it but would surprise me.
I'd guess that he's done for the year and Moore is talking about his NFL future.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:28 PM ^
Sounds like he's put versus Iowa and back for the CFP after a few weeks off.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:31 PM ^
He broke his tib/fib, done for the season but easier to come back from than an ACL.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:34 PM ^
When I hear someone say “outstanding student athlete” I first think of Zak Zinter.
Recover well big guy. This is an unexpected disappointment but is only a bump in the road.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:38 PM ^
It does not sound like that at all...
November 25th, 2023 at 7:43 PM ^
He is young, strong and disciplined. He has access to the best physicians and rehab staff. His bones will heal and he will be back.
Mark this down in permanent marker.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:29 PM ^
Ben Herbert to the rescue. It will take time but Ben will rehab Zak.
Godspeed to Zak, heal fast.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:29 PM ^
They didn’t show the reply because the bone broke and his leg was twisted sideways, you can see the trainers reset the bone right after the play. He is out a clean 6-8 weeks, but will have plenty of time getting ready to be a first rounder.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:30 PM ^
I would be utterly shocked if Zinter is back for the Iowa game. The medical staff doesnt put an air-cast on your leg, and ambulance you to the hospital for an injury you can return from in 7 days.
Maybe Zinter can return for the CFP game. Although I would be mildly surprised if Zinter is back for the CFP game. I think Moore's comment about Zinter might be slightly more intended towards Zinter's future in the NFL (which is going to be a damn good future.)
#GoBlue
#Bet
November 25th, 2023 at 5:31 PM ^
Give that young man the game ball. Gave his everything to the program.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:31 PM ^
He’s given all and more. I wish him nothing but success and hope the NFL recognizes his talent. He needs to do what’s best for him. Next man up which may be Trente and Barnhart (Guard).
November 25th, 2023 at 5:34 PM ^
Blake Corum flashing the 6-5 on the very next play on the game-winning score will be the stuff of absolute legends.
Goodness, I love the fucking shit out of this team.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:42 PM ^
+1 here, they don’t forget, in the age of NIL, that could be a thing, great culture here
November 25th, 2023 at 5:35 PM ^
Awesome. Thanks for sharing.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:37 PM ^
Awesome! Thanks for posting this.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:37 PM ^
Yeah it's a pretty bad injury. JJ was saying how Barnhart was holding the foot in place afterwards.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:39 PM ^
Happy to hear.
How that he gets back to 100%. Don't try to rush back - take whatever time that is needed.
November 25th, 2023 at 5:41 PM ^
Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Zak Zinter!