View topic - Will Hines Play??

[smheart78 Profile]

What kind of injury did he sustain to his knee? I know the feelng of wanting to come out to play agian like he did at the beiginning of the 3rd quarter but simply not being able to cut and run. He seemed VERY slow on his route on that one play before sitting back down.
Hopefully the 2 weeks will do him good.
Hyperextension??? Pulling of the tendon? How long does that take to heal?
It wasn't a dislocation but pretty darn close. Hopefull no tears.
With intense therapy he should be able to play...right?

[thesteelhammer Profile]

Scott Brown, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (knee) said he will play in the Super Bowl despite suffering a sprained right knee in the AFC Championship game. Ward will have an MRI. Ward said preliminary tests that were taken did not show any structural damage. "I don't plan on missing this game, trust me," Ward said. "Don't worry about the knee."

[SteelBeach Profile]

Yes, duh.

[steelcitymetal Profile]

"I don't plan on missing this game, trust me," Ward said. "Don't worry about the knee."

maybe i'm reading too much into it, but that quote worries me.

should we not worry about his knee because he's such a fierce competitor that he would play no matter what... possibly risking further damage and his future seasons?

am i crazy?

[McLovin Profile]

Make no mistake the Steelers CANNOT win without Hines. Not to worry though players like Hines don't miss the Super Bowl. Woodson's efforts to play in Super Bowl XXX after tearing up his knee was tremendous. Tim Krumrie, Jack Youngblood...countless more injured than Ward played hurt in Super Bowls. Hell even T.O played great in Super Bowl while still recovering from a broken leg.

[lloydrules Profile]

am i crazy?

Yes

[58Lambert Profile]

Hines will not miss the Super Bowl!

[steelcitymetal Profile]

Ward determined to play in Super Bowl, Tomlin says
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Hines Ward will do everything in his power to play in the Super Bowl despite a sprained right knee, coach Mike Tomlin said today.

Ward was at the Steelers headquarters today rehabilitating his knee, which has an MCL sprain. Tomlin said the next week and a half won't be comfortable for him, but that they will "save a seat on the bus" for their star wide receiver.

Also, running back Mewelde Moore and guard Darnell Stapleton have ankle sprains but should be fine for the game, and tackle Max Starks has a knee sprain but will play.

[McLovin Profile]

Ward determined to play in Super Bowl, Tomlin says
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Hines Ward will do everything in his power to play in the Super Bowl despite a sprained right knee, coach Mike Tomlin said today.

Ward was at the Steelers headquarters today rehabilitating his knee, which has an MCL sprain. Tomlin said the next week and a half won't be comfortable for him, but that they will "save a seat on the bus" for their star wide receiver.

Also, running back Mewelde Moore and guard Darnell Stapleton have ankle sprains but should be fine for the game, and tackle Max Starks has a knee sprain but will play.

Interesting Tomlin said week and a half...can we assume he will get some practice in late next week? Maxipad mustve sprained knee while watching Suggs repeatedly blow by him with one shoulder all game long. Dude at least try getting out of your stance on the proper snap count! these fucking linemen are making mistakes made in pre-season games! Fire Larry Porn!

[smheart78 Profile]

OK MCL Sprain
From WEB MD.

Sprains are injuries to the tough ropelike fibers (ligaments) that connect bone to bone. If you have a severe sprain, your symptoms may not be much different from those you would have with a broken bone. Health professionals rank sprains by degree of severity.

A first-degree sprain stretches the ligaments but does not tear them. Signs and symptoms may include:

Mild to moderate swelling and pain.
A stable joint that does not feel loose or wobbly.
Normal movement.
A second to third-degree sprain partially tears the ligaments. Signs and symptoms may include:
A pop or snap felt or heard at the time of the injury,"

etc. etc. the 2nd or 3rd degree DID NOT happen.

Recovery time for a sprain can vary, depending on a person's age and health and the severity of the sprain. A minor sprain in a healthy person may heal in a few days to a few weeks. No dislocation of the knee cap was reported which could involve other more serious issues.

I hate how they show these types of replays over and over, the crushing hits, sure. The breaks, dislocations etc, I can do without the constant replays.

And this is the main issue.

The medial collateral ligament (MCL), one of four knee ligaments, connects the thighbone (femur) to the lower leg bone (tibia) along the inside of the knee joint. It stabilizes the knee joint and stops the knee from bending sideways.

As you all saw, Hines was able to return to the feild, but as soon as he needed to turn and push off, he was stood up and did nothing on that one play when he returned to the field of play. I am weary that this will not be 100% by gametime. His RAC is a result of deeking off of his knee.

[steelcitymetal Profile]

pfff, he'll be fine.

Hines Ward eats MCL Sprains for breakfast.

[SteelerPower Profile]

You really think Hines Ward will NOT play in the SUPER BOWL?

[smheart78 Profile]

I have no doubt he will be in this Superbowl. Of course I wish to eat my words when I said I'd be weary of his play. He was MVP last time. Maybe SteelCityMetal has it right and this ain't nuthin.

[LambertoCincoOcho Profile]

Anybody that thinks Hines won't shoot his knee up for the Super Bowl doesn't know the warrior that is Hines Ward. He has two weeks to get it ready for 3 hours and 8 months to let it heal afterwards. He's going to play and i bet my left nut he knocks somebody the phuck out. Hell he might not even need a pain injection. I think we're dealing with a mild sprain here.

[El Nino Profile]

Anybody that thinks Hines won't shoot his knee up for the Super Bowl doesn't know the warrior that is Hines Ward. He has two weeks to get it ready for 3 hours and 8 months to let it heal afterwards. He's going to play and i bet my left nut he knocks somebody the phuck out. Hell he might not even need a pain injection. I think we're dealing with a mild sprain here.

according to nfl.com, the sprain is minor, he won't need that shot before playing. good news for us

[steelcitymetal Profile]

Ward will battle big odds, try to play
Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Hines Ward will try to beat the odds and return to play football two weeks after a sprained MCL in his right knee.

"We are going to do everything in our power to make sure that he has the medical attention that he needs," coach Mike Tomlin said yesterday. "In his mind he is playing. So, chances are he is."

Ward's right knee was sprained in the first quarter of the AFC championship against Baltimore. The Steelers will play the Arizona Cardinals in the Super Bowl a week from Sunday. Usually, players do not return so quickly.

Running back Willie Parker had a sprained MCL from the third game of this season. He missed the next four games, a span that also included an open date. Defensive end Brett Keisel missed three games with a sprained MCL.

Ward was the MVP of Super Bowl XL in Detroit and has promised he would not miss this one.

"It is not going to be comfortable between now and game day in terms of making that happen," Tomlin said. "But it's not about comfort, particularly for Hines. I saw him this morning. He was down there aggressively getting after his rehabilitation and putting himself in the position to help the football team.

"We are definitely not going to cut him out. We are going to save a seat on the bus for 86."

Tomlin said yesterday that halfback Mewelde Moore and offensive guard Darnell Stapleton have ankle sprains that may limit them in practice this week but will not keep them out of the Super Bowl. Neither will offensive tackle Max Starks' knee sprain nor special-teamer Patrick Bailey's strained hamstring.

Center Justin Hartwig, who wore a brace on his sprained knee Sunday, came through fine, but Tomlin plans to go easy on him in practice as well this week.

[smheart78 Profile]

This is exactly what I was indicating. And it wasn't until the last several games that FWP regained 100% of his health. Though he played, everyone could tell he wasn't 100%. Keisel came back stronger later on as well, though he played through it.

I guess I would take Ward at 80%, heck, even 50% to ensure that the 3 WR set doesn't include Sweed as standard.

[McLovin Profile]

This is exactly what I was indicating. And it wasn't until the last several games that FWP regained 100% of his health. Though he played, everyone could tell he wasn't 100%. Keisel came back stronger later on as well, though he played through it.

I guess I would take Ward at 80%, heck, even 50% to ensure that the 3 WR set doesn't include Sweed as standard.

McLovin says his knee will be at 78.30%. McLovin' a doctor of love not medicine so for him or any of you to speculate on Ward's health is humorous at best BUT McLovin and optomist by nature and respects Hines for his toughness and competitiveness and expects nothing less than his best for Super Bowl. BUT Hines is a RAC guy and making guys miss and breaking tackles not easy on a knee sprain. Hines at his best Steelers will score enough points to win. Hampered Hines? Well lets just hope we don't have to suffer through Sweed dropping another game winning touchdown pass.

[steelslep Profile]

You guys need to have your heads examined if you think that Hines will be anywhere NEAR effective next sunday. Despite there being three grades of sprains for this injury, even a grade 1 will cause him problems.

If Tomlin and his staff are smart, they need to focus on NOT having HInes at all for the game. Get that 6'4 bag of shit Sweed ready to play because that just might be what we are faced with...

Think about it- if you ever have had a knee injury or surgery, you are NEVER the same afterwards despite the effects of modern meds...

Just being realistic my friends...

[Iron Gut Profile]

I have no doubt he will be in this Superbowl. Of course I wish to eat my words when I said I'd be weary of his play. He was MVP last time. Maybe SteelCityMetal has it right and this ain't nuthin.

His play does not make me sleepy.

Seriously, Hines will play in that game. If he has to take the needle, he will. However, I hope the Steelers are smart enough to sit him if he proves he doesn't have "it" during the game. then again, Hines at 75% > Joe Shit the Rag Man (nameless rabble of practice squad players)