Sean Sheller Get Well Soon and Appreciation Thread

by gbruin on Sep 20, 2011 10:10 PM PDT

Some guys get all the breaks, literally.

Sean Sheller underwent surgery today to repair his broken left radius and ulna - both of the bones in the forearm. This will keep him out of action for 8-10 weeks, and though I have a tiny glimmer of hope he may get back to take one last shot at *$c, it is very likely this injury means the end of his playing days at U.C.L.A.

I hope Bruins Nation will join me in thanking Sean for his devotion to Bruin football, and wishing him a speedy recovery. Even if he doesn't return for football, there are still a lot of books to carry come Winter Quarter.

Sean is unfortunately no stranger to injuries, having missed his freshman year in 2006 with an MCL tear and his RS Soph year in 2008 after surgery for an MCL tear. This spring, he got the great news that the NCAA awarded him a medical redshirt that allowed him to suit up for his 6th season, and he started our first 3 games this year at left guard before suffering his injury in the third quarter against Texas.

We have lamented the misfortunes and downright impossibly bad luck of our offensive line over the last few years, and Sean's career was no exception. But Sean was a warrior, filling in whatever spot needed a body by playing special teams and D line early in his career, before moving over to the OL full time in 2010. Last year, Sean took over the critical left tackle position for Jeff Baca and started 10 games. He was awarded the Captain Don Brown Memorial Award for Most Improved Offensive Player for his play last season.

As a guy who knows that "Line Wins Games", I fully appreciate the dirty work that the big guys do up front so the fast skinny guys behind them can get all the glory. The O Line has been pretty solid so far this year, and I was hoping we had finally left some of the bad juju behind. Alas, wishful thinking once again. Hopefully, Albert Cid or Chris Ward can slide across center to fill the left guard spot and keep the unit playing well in Sheller's absence.

Get well soon, Sean, and thanks for all your hard work on the OL. You'll always be a Bruin.

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Thank You Sean

Your hard work and dedication to get back on the field should be an example for all to follow. Best wishes on the next chapter of your life.

by BlueReign on Sep 20, 2011 10:15 PM PDT reply actions

+1

Sean, Good luck!

by Raybru on Sep 20, 2011 11:19 PM PDT reply actions

Sean is a great guy

I know how excited he was to get this final year of eligibility and when I saw he was down I couldn’t believe it. Get well soon, Sean and we’ll see you against $c! Can’t wait!

GO BRUINS!!!

"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel

by uclafan11 on Sep 20, 2011 11:23 PM PDT reply actions

Sean, you're a Filthy One

We’ll miss you on the field – hope your future is full of awesomeness

by bruinbunz on Sep 20, 2011 11:42 PM PDT reply actions

Best wishes for your recovery

…and your future. Thanks for your dedication to the football team. Make the best of your UCLA education!

by Telemachus on Sep 21, 2011 12:26 AM PDT reply actions

Best wishes Sean

Thank you for leaving it all on the field. We are going to be rooting for you both on and off the field.

by Nestor on Sep 21, 2011 5:18 AM PDT via mobile reply actions

Brother Bruin Sean

Thank you for all you have done for our school.

May your future be filled with success and joy.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Sep 21, 2011 7:14 AM PDT reply actions

Thank you Sean

It’s never fair to get something like this taken away from you. But keep your chin up, you’re a Bruin! We’ll miss seeing you on the field, but hope to see you kick some Trogan butt. Fire up your teammates, they should get inspired by how much you have sacrificed to keep putting on the best uniform in college football.

But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.

by tasser10 on Sep 21, 2011 7:51 AM PDT reply actions

Thanks Sean

Thanks for coming back time after time. Your perserverance and dedication will serve you well no matter where the future takes you.

by islandbruin on Sep 21, 2011 8:19 AM PDT reply actions

Also folks

Goes without saying. Let’s all recommend this post up.

by Nestor on Sep 21, 2011 8:27 AM PDT reply actions

Thank you Sean!

Heal up quick for one last shot at the trogans, you’re the only one left that knows what it feels like to beat them!

Best of luck in all that you do!

by Chris09 on Sep 21, 2011 8:39 AM PDT reply actions

Thank You Sean Sheller!

You are a Bruin and will always be a part of the UCLA football family.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 21, 2011 10:47 AM PDT reply actions

You da man Sean...

Heal quickly young man. Praying for ya dude.

by GogetemBruins on Sep 21, 2011 11:04 AM PDT reply actions

Best wishes Sean!

Hope you get well soon.

by Bruin'96 on Sep 21, 2011 11:48 AM PDT reply actions

A true Bruin

Get well soon! I want to see you rip some Trojan’s spleen out!

by AnteatersandBruins on Sep 21, 2011 11:52 AM PDT reply actions

Wishing For a Speedy Recovery

Definitely thank you for your hard work and dedication and hope you are able to have a smooth and speedy recovery, Sean!

by Go Bruinz on Sep 21, 2011 12:23 PM PDT reply actions

Get well soon and best wishes Sean

Here’s to a fast and complete recovery

by kevdude on Sep 21, 2011 3:45 PM PDT reply actions

Thank You, Sean

I hope you have a 100%, smooth, lightning-fast recovery.

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Sep 22, 2011 10:04 AM PDT reply actions

I am planning on seeing you play in the $UC game.

We will miss you "till then. Here’s to a speedy and complete recovery.
I broke my arm playing ball. When you get down to the last couple of weeks in that cast, things can get itchy. Just keep a pencil handy. If you don’t know what I mean now, you will. :-)

Been a Bruin since birth

by LongtimeBru on Sep 23, 2011 2:29 PM PDT reply actions

A wire hanger works pretty well too!

But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.

by tasser10 on Sep 23, 2011 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Indeed

A little harder to stick in your back pocket though.

Been a Bruin since birth

by LongtimeBru on Sep 23, 2011 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Besty of luck, Sean.

You are a Bruin warrior.

I’ll always remember you blocking downfield for Jetski last season on a run down the right sideline with your helmet off.

Met your dad in Austin last season the night before the game and we talked about the “Filthy Five.”

You couldn’t have found a father who was more proud of his son.

by orlandobruin on Sep 24, 2011 3:44 AM PDT reply actions

Crap, now that I think about it . . .

. . . I think it might have been Ryan Taylor on that one play. orlandobruin places foot in mouth right now. In any event, Sean stepped up big time last season after some tough setbacks early in his career.

Get well soon, Sean.

by orlandobruin on Sep 24, 2011 3:51 AM PDT up reply actions

LOL

I was just thinking that. But Sean did play with that Filthy Five mindset. He put in a lot of work to come back this season. I think we all got where you came from and I am sure Sean appreciates it!

by Nestor on Sep 24, 2011 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions

Sean

Thanks for giving so much of your life to UCLA football, moving around positions as needed and generally giving 100% to the team. Good luck, and I’m hoping you have a speedy recovery!

by captainqtp on Sep 26, 2011 12:08 PM PDT reply actions