ASU could lose two of its best players for the 2011 season
by JazzyUte on Apr 6, 2011 4:32 AM MDT
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This is big news because I think the prevailing consensus out there is that Utah and ASU will battle for the Pac-12 South crown (unless in the unlikely scenario SC gets its probation overturned).
However, the Sun Devils' chances could have taken a huge hit already with the potential losses of cornerback Omar Bolden and wide receiver T.J. Simpson, as both tore their ACLs Tuesday during practice.
ASU has a great deal of talent returning this upcoming season and should still be the preseason favorites to win the Pac-12 South. But this certainly could change that.
It's an unfortunate development for a football program that really has struggled the past few years.
Since Dennis Erickson's fantastic first season in Tempe (they won a share of the Pac-12 title), the Sun Devils have struggled, failing to produce a winning season in the last three. This year, though, was supposed to be the season they climbed back to respectability.
We won't know fully how long the two are out, but it's very possible neither make it back for the 2011 season.
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That is terrible news.
Even if in the long run this may benefit the Utes chances against ASU. I hate hearing about detrimental injuries like this… Best of luck to them in their recovery.
usc is in bad shape to on the offensive side of the ball.
The University of Utah is off to the Pac-12 Conference and will be in the South Division. Hopefully we will get to the first ever Pac-12 Championship Game. Jon " Bones " Jones new light heavyweight champion. Even if Jones got struck flush in the face he would recover and defeat whoever is in front of him. I told everyone the fight would be easy. Almost felt sorry for Rua. Anderson Silva would never fight "Bones". He is too scared to fight the real P4P champion. The Cult of Personality is here.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Apr 6, 2011 12:10 PM MDT reply actions
That's too bad
Even though this may help the Utes, I never like seeing players go down due to injuries. Even if Utah wins the South this year, I can already hear the “ya but you did it when USC was on suspension and ASU lost their star players” from other Pac fans.
I’d rather have every team at full strength, that way there’s no excuse when Utah wins it.
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