Unconfirmed Report: Speight broke a vertebra
October 2nd, 2017 at 11:44 AM ^
Yeah, watch it again, please. The first thing the DL contacted was Speight's head - hit by the DL's facemask. That is, by definition, a head to head hit. In case you haven't heard, head to head hits are considered targeting, and are cause for a 15yd penalty and ejection from the game. Yes, it was a quick play, but that doesn't matter according tot he rulebook.
Just ask Joe Bolden.
October 2nd, 2017 at 11:58 AM ^
I disagree that it was totally normal. The hit was late (Wilton was already down by contact and the player could have prevented himself from falling down onto his head) and at a dangerous angle. It may not have been completely intentional, but it should have been flagged.
October 2nd, 2017 at 12:07 PM ^
I disagree. Speight is already down and he hasn't left his feet yet. Only after Speight is already down does he then lunge at him. While it's sometimes hard to pull up, he had enough time and room to substantially alter what he was going to do, and chose not to.
Also, it's a "forcible blow to the head or neck area" which should be targeting. As much as we might disagree with a lot of those calls the fact that the guy piling on an *already down* player with a hit directly to the neck is not called is egregious.
Add in some of the activities afterwards (celebrating a dirty hit that you were penalized on) and I don't take the Brohm mentality at its word.
October 2nd, 2017 at 11:25 AM ^
I agree official action should be taken against cheap shots. But, wouldn't this also involve the Michigan player who pops the dudes ACL next year?
October 2nd, 2017 at 11:41 AM ^
Yes. And intentionally injuring someone is a complete bullshit response from a person that isn't thinking outside of emotionally induced rage. The B1G MUST go back and review that play - it was dirty and the refs need to be held accountable for calling it appropriately.
October 2nd, 2017 at 11:38 AM ^
October 2nd, 2017 at 12:33 PM ^
You lost me the second you said he should tear his ACL.
Even if the hit was malicious, a statement like that makes you no better than him.
October 2nd, 2017 at 11:15 AM ^
October 2nd, 2017 at 11:21 AM ^
Can't believe the refs blew it and the league is sitting on its hands. Horrible.
October 2nd, 2017 at 11:27 AM ^
October 2nd, 2017 at 11:32 AM ^
Again, this story was and always has been about player safety, not a reason to complain about stupid BS depth charts.
Once again, the B1G can eat dung. Dude should've been disciplined for his cheap shot. Hope Wilton can make a full recovery, regardless of his football future.
October 2nd, 2017 at 12:08 PM ^
October 2nd, 2017 at 11:47 AM ^
In the Indiana game, it seemed pretty obvious that JOK was given a conservative game plan and that Michigan would rely on its defense. While his pocket presence was bad and his stats were horrible, he did have a big run in the third quarter that kept a scoring drive alive and showcased the scrambling ability.
Get well Speight if indeed this report turns out to be true.
Stay game ready Brandon Peters!
October 2nd, 2017 at 11:58 AM ^
I know this comment doesn't mean shit in the context of adding confirmation, but my sister is a senior at UM. Friend of hers is a team manger and she just told me that he gave her the same info about Speight last week. Fractured vertebra, done for the year. I'm not gonna name drop but there's no reason to make this shit up.
October 2nd, 2017 at 11:58 AM ^
October 2nd, 2017 at 12:21 PM ^
But JH said that Speight is out multiple weeks and JOK is starter.
October 2nd, 2017 at 12:29 PM ^
and Peters is the backup
October 2nd, 2017 at 12:33 PM ^
If it is, here's hoping for a complete and full recovery. See you next season Wilton. Get better and get back here!
October 2nd, 2017 at 12:40 PM ^
Hope he makes a full recovery. I'm no doctor, but depending on the severity of the injury, there are some out there who might even recommend he not play football again. I can't imagine you get too many chances when it comes to injuries to your vertabra. One more injury to that area and the question could shift from "when do I get back on the field" to "when do I get to move my arms and legs again"?
Again, I don't know, but when I hear "vertabra" and "broke" in the same sentence, that's usually major cause for concern. In any case, it's time to see what O'Korn is truly made of.
October 2nd, 2017 at 12:46 PM ^
Can mean a chip or sliver which either is removed or heals even stronger than original bone. You have to hope that Wilton can achieve his dream of playing on Sundays. I wish the young man the best of good luck regardless.
October 2nd, 2017 at 1:45 PM ^
If true, done for the season. It's something you can come back from, depending on the fracture.
It's a real bitch though. I had a compression fracture of L2 & was in a brace for about 4 months. Back still ain't right, but I can walk so yay for walking!