(09-16-2015 07:35 AM)quo vadis Wrote: (09-16-2015 06:32 AM)TerryD Wrote: (09-15-2015 02:38 PM)bitcruncher Wrote: Gary Patterson feels for you guys, Terry.
Never heard of him.....
I presume he means the TCU coach, though not sure what he is gone through that is comparable to ND's injury and transfer situation.
WR/PR Cameron Echols Luper- (Starting Punt Returner) -- Transferred to Arkansas State to play QB
WR Deante Gray- (Starter) --- Injured since Spring, no time table on return, possible redshirt.
WR Corey McBride (Back up) --- Out for the year with undisclosed injury.
WR Andre Pettis-Wilson (Back up) --- Out for undisclosed reasons, may be out for the year.
DT Davion Pierson- (Starter) --- Out with a concussion, may return soon though
DE James McFarland (Starter, 2014 sack leader) --- Out for the year after stepping on a sprinkler head and breaking his toe
DE Mike Tuaua (Rotational Starter) --- out for undisclosed reasons, may be out for year
LB Sammy Douglas (Starter) --- Torn ACL game 1, out for the year
LB Mike Freeze (Starter) --- Quit the team after game 1
S Kenny Illoka (Starter) --- Torn ACL game 2, out for year
TCU is really hurting on defense in what was already a rebuilding year due to defensive player graduations. TCU should still be good, but I don't think TCU has the bodies on defense anymore to make a legit conference/national championship run.
With that being said, Notre Dame is obviously hurting way worse with the loss of their quarterbacks. You simply can't replace quarterback play, (save an Ohio State situation). Losing your quarterback completely changes the dynamic of your season, I feel really bad for ND fans.