Injury Updates: Hester Is Out 4-6 Weeks & Note On Brian Price

by Nestor on Sep 7, 2009 8:55 AM PDT

Per Jeff Eisenberg of the Press Enterprise, Hester was optimistic about a swift return after the Tennessee game:

The redshirt freshman believes he initially sustained the injury when he landed wrong making a tackle in the first quarter and likely exacerbated it when he felt a "pop" making a cut early in the second quarter.

The prognosis for Hester's return won't be known for a day or two, according to UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel, though the corner himself has already set a target date.

"Y'all can expect me back in three weeks, without a doubt," Hester said. "It's a small break. I can walk on it already."

Neuheisel though is taking a more cautious approach:

On Sunday, though, Neuheisel said it was more likely the injury would sideline Hester for at least 4-6 weeks.

Overall, it seems like good news to me. I hope the coaches take as long as necessary with Aaron. We have great hopes for what he can do in Westwood. Let him completely heal before returning this season.

Speaking of being ready to go we all were holding our breath when Prince looked to be down after a play. Again details from the Press Enterprise:

Junior Brian Price gave UCLA a big scare during San Diego State's opening drive when he limped off the field without putting much weight on his right leg after Rahim Moore leg-whipped him while attempting to make a tackle.

Price, perhaps the nation's top defensive tackle, returned later in the first quarter, quickly proving that the injury would not bother him when he took on two linemen and dragged running back Anthony Miller down for a 1-yard loss.

"My leg's bruised, but it's no big deal," Price said. "I'm ready to play."

All I can say is: PHEW.

GO BRUINS.

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my stomach dropped into my feet

when Price went down. After all the optimism going into the year, our best player goes down on the 5th play of the season? Thank goodness he’s ok…

as for Hester, it’s really a bummer for him after he’d performed so well in camp. However, I’m pretty confident with Viney as our other starting QB. He’s small, but he’s got great speed and everyone raves about his footwork. As long as we can stick ATV on the other teams bigger, more physical WR’s then I think Viney will do just fine. Depth could prove to be a concern though.

All in all the injury situation went better than expected last week. And the best thing of all – NO OL INJURIES!!

by bucknellbruin on Sep 7, 2009 10:13 AM PDT reply actions

I'm worried

about Abbot in nickel packages after seeing him get burned for 6. I hope he learns fast.

by captainqtp on Sep 7, 2009 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions

good point

but that’s what i was touching on about depth…as a starting unit our DB’s will be fine – once we get into 3/4 CB packages is when we could have trouble

Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?

by bucknellbruin on Sep 8, 2009 8:20 AM PDT up reply actions

When Price went down

everyone in the immediate vicinity all said, “that’s not Price,” “that can’t be Price,” “don’t let it be Price.” The heart of the entire section sunk so thank god he’s alright.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Sep 7, 2009 11:04 AM PDT reply actions

Our section too

I was one of those people “NO that is NOT Price. It just CAN’T be!!” We were sick. Thank goodness he is ok!!!

by uclafan11 on Sep 8, 2009 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions

How about when Kevin Prince went down

and held his knee (the one with the brace). I thought to myself, Price and Prince, our 2 most important players limping off the field, against SDSU. I hope we can stay healthy the rest of the season since the competition will only get fiercer.

BTW, Brehaut played for a bit. Is CRN planning to burn his redshirt season? Whatever coaches Neuheisal and Chow decide, I support them. I just want to know the reason behind it.

by UCLA Championships Made Here on Sep 7, 2009 1:04 PM PDT reply actions

Looking in the binoculars

it looked like a leg cramp from where we were sitting. We were worried, but not super worried.

by captainqtp on Sep 7, 2009 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions

brehaut

i think can play in 3 games without burning his redshirt, but please someone correct me if i’m wrong!

G.Granillo

by g.granillo on Sep 8, 2009 7:45 AM PDT up reply actions

he can redshirt after 3 games only if he gets injured

Once he plays a snap, he burns his redshirt.

Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?

by bucknellbruin on Sep 8, 2009 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions

Yup

If he gets hurt before game 4, then a redshirt is possible. You can redshirt if you choose to sit out the entire year or if you’ve been injured and have not played more than 25% of your team’s games.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Sep 8, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions

92 was the last number I wanted to see down

so this is definitely good news.

by HailRover on Sep 7, 2009 1:35 PM PDT reply actions

I saw Hester walking to the locker room

and right away was worried, but only for his status in that game. After he didn’t come back out for a while, I got BN on my iPhone for an update to get his status because only then was I really worried. He didn’t look bad going into the locker room and was walking under his own power without much of a limp. Hopefully he can get back soon.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Sep 7, 2009 10:27 PM PDT reply actions

Unfortunate

I was really excited to see Hester in action. I thought by the end of the year, we could lay claim to having the best starting CB’s in the country. I second N’s note that I don’t want Hester to come back too early. Make sure he is 100% before he steps onto a football field again because we’ll need him.

We’ll need Viney to step up. The silver lining in this is the experience Sheldon Price and Marlon Pollard will get.