Jake Locker Out With A "Broken Rib"

by Nestor on Nov 1, 2010 2:42 PM PDT

The news out of Seattle is not pretty for the Huskies:

Starting Washington quarterback Jake Locker will not play Saturday against No. 1 Oregon after suffering a broken rib in the Huskies' 41-0 loss to Stanford.

Redshirt freshman Keith Price will start under center and Nick Montana will be the backup.

Locker wasn't sure when he suffered the injury Saturday, but he said it was early in the game. He played the full game despite the injury and the lopsided score.

Head coach Steve Sarkisian said Locker suffered a cartilage injury against Oregon State on Nov. 16 and the injury progressed to a hairline fracture. The rib was broken when he took a hit against Stanford.

Sarkisian had previously denied reports that there was any fracture of Locker's rib, but said the injury was discovered prior to the Stanford game. Locker said last week that he felt fine and the decision was made to let him play.

"We did conduct an MRI as the weeks went on and it did reveal a hairline fracture," Sarkisian said. "But, under the guidance of our medical staff and in dealing with Jake and dealing with his parents, the decision was made to let him play."

Huskies, just like the Bruins will have a bye weekend following this Saturday before taking the field against on Thursday night on November 18. It will be interesting to see if Locker and the Husky coaching staff rush him back for the UCLA game (just like Kevin Prince decided to play against Cal even though he should have taken that game off).

I didn't share the Locker news to look ahead. I shared it as a reminder that the Bruins have a massive opportunity to regain the momentum of this turbulent season by making a stand against the Beavers this weekend at the Rose Bowl. I fully expect from Norm Chow and the UCLA offense to have a productive outing against the 9th worst pass defense in the conference . Similarly, we expect Chuck Bullough to get it done against an offense that is ranked 8th in the conference.

If the Bruins get it done this weekend, they could potentially have a serious shot to build some momentum going forward. First thing first though. Bruins needs to get it done against Oregon in what is shaping up to be a MUST WIN Saturday. No excuses.

GO BRUINS.

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Interesting.

I’m pretty sure ESPN said it was a sore wrist earlier today.

by AllHailMightyBruins on Nov 1, 2010 2:44 PM PDT reply actions

Thanks N for reminding us that there still is opportunity in this season

I am not confident we will take advantage of it but there is still plenty to play for in the remaining games. One wonders if we have not gotten to the point we are so banged up even perfect coaching and play calling will not be enough. But I will be out there Saturday, dressed in Bruin blue, yelling and screaming in support of the Bruins.

by Bruin Dad and Grad on Nov 1, 2010 4:53 PM PDT reply actions

Trying to avoid the Pac-10's cellar

With or without Locker, the Huskies are not a very good team right now. The offense just had a historic bad game. The defense is playing like a high school team. UCLA is not playing very well either, but I think the Bruins are a tad better than UW. It will be interesting to see which team wants more in front of a national audience on 11/18.

by uwgrad83 on Nov 1, 2010 9:29 PM PDT reply actions

Agreed grad

We have to focus Oregon State on our end. If we get a victory this Sat, the game against UDub is going to be very interesting. Best of luck to you guys this Sat.

by Nestor on Nov 2, 2010 3:48 AM PDT up reply actions

As Wooden Said...

If we execute, it doesn’t matter who we’re playing. I always like that idea. Run our gameplan, make them stop us. It’s not even arrogance or braggadocio. It’s just plain, simple preparation. That’s the attitude I’d try to get into UCLA players’ heads. Become the absolute best, and make them try to make up the difference. None of this come from behind stuff.

by OswegoBruin on Nov 4, 2010 4:46 PM PDT reply actions