Football Injury Update – Episode 14: Ron Brooks
Football Injury Update – Episode 14: Ron Brooks
The Philadelphia Eagles enjoyed a big win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday but suffered a huge loss in the first quarter with the season-ending ruptured quadriceps tendon of their cornerback Ron Brooks. ...
[Read More]Football Injury Update – Episode 13: Derek Newton
The Houston Texans’ offensive tackle Derek Newton sustained a horrific injury on Monday night against the Broncos that has doctors, nurses, sportscasters and fans still reeling. The improbability of this kind of injury occurring in...
[Read More]Congratulations Patricia Seuffert for Receiving Prestigious Grant Recognition!
We are proud to announce that Patricia Seuffert, UOA’s Research Coordinator, has received the 2016 Betsy Love McClung Travel Grant from the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR). ...
[Read More]Football Injury Update – Episode 12: Ben Roethlisberger
Ben Roethlisberger aka “Big Ben” has been sidelined once again this year due to a meniscus tear in his left knee. Midway through the second quarter of the Steelers’ 30-15 loss, the quarterback was injured...
[Read More]Football Injury Update – Episode 11: Joel Bitonio
The Cleveland Browns lost on Sunday … again. Sitting in the basement of the AFC North, the ever so coveted first win just seems to elude them week after week. Unfortunately, the injuries have not...
[Read More]Football Injury Update – Episode 10: Eric Decker
The woes for the New York Jets continue, and there seems to be no end in sight. Quickly falling into the basement of the AFC East, the NY Jets once felt to be a contender...
[Read More]Football Injury Update – Episode 9: Darius Butler
The Indianapolis Colts just cannot seem to get on track on and off the field as their injuries continue to pile up. Nickelback Darius Butler sustained a fractured finger in the 29-23 win over Chicago,...
[Read More]Football Injury Update – Episode 8: Lee Smith
Week 4 has proven to be a costly one for the Oakland Raiders as they face replacing their catching and blocking tight end Lee Smith. The loss of Smith—the unsung hero of the offense—was felt...
[Read More]Football Injury Update – Episode 7: NaVarro Bowman
Achilles’ strength, courage, and loyalty are synonymous with American football players making and taking hit after hit. Yet, just like Achilles, there is vulnerability in everyone. Ironically, this time, the Achilles has proven to be...
[Read More]Football Injury Update – Episode 6: JJ Watt
The Houston Texans not only lost the game against the Tom Brady-less Patriots, but they also lost arguably the best defensive player in the league. J.J. Watt—who has never missed a game in his six-year...
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