Bad News for Pitt
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That is terrible news. I wish him a full and speedy recovery.
His loss is definitely going to hurt. But we have a top 25 Oline and a few good backs behind him. You can't replace him, but we might be able to minimize his loss.
As for him entering the draft or staying, I personally think the smart thing to do would be to go to the NFL. And I think that's what he'll do, as long as his knee checks out with scouts at the combine and his pro day. The shelf life for RBs nowadays is very low, so risking injury might not be smart on his part. Hell, I hope he stays, we could use him against you guys next year, that's for sure. But all signs point to him leaving.
As for him entering the draft or staying, I personally think the smart thing to do would be to go to the NFL. And I think that's what he'll do, as long as his knee checks out with scouts at the combine and his pro day. The shelf life for RBs nowadays is very low, so risking injury might not be smart on his part. Hell, I hope he stays, we could use him against you guys next year, that's for sure. But all signs point to him leaving.
Hate to see a quality player/person like Connor go down. Wish him the best with a full recovery.
Kudos to you guys for putting the kid first. I hate to see this happen to any college player regardless of the uniform he is wearing.
Why should anyone here rip Conner or really any Pitt player. They had the right to go to Pitt and all I hear is Conner is a total class act.
That's a real shame for Conner, who has really been a quality kid off the field on top of what he's done as a back.
It's a shame too, I think, that a player who appeared physically ready to play in the NFL at his year wasn't afforded that opportunity and has now lost a year of their career. I think (and, for our sake, I hope) he's in the NFL next year, but IMO he was good enough to play in the NFL now.
It's a shame too, I think, that a player who appeared physically ready to play in the NFL at his year wasn't afforded that opportunity and has now lost a year of their career. I think (and, for our sake, I hope) he's in the NFL next year, but IMO he was good enough to play in the NFL now.
Agreed, Conor is a stud, tough break to the kid. Hope his recovery goes great and he's ready for next season.
I hate Pitt. But, not as much as I hate injuries, especially to key players. It just takes the life right outta the team and the fans. Same goes for Nyeem. Terrible losses at key positions for both teams. Just sucks. Not sure who replaces Conner, but I know Nyeem is going to be a huge loss for us. QB of our defense.
At the end of the day these are college kids and in many instances outstanding people, which is the most important thing. From what I know of him, Conner is a great young man and has a bright future ahead of him. If nothing else, at least it happened in the first game so he has 12 months to recover until his next game.
Big up's to those expressing kind thoughts for the disappointment felt by a young ballplayer who losses a year to injury. Regardless of school we can all agree that injuries should never be encouraged, celebrated or wished for....Thanks for all your positive thoughts regarding a very good football player & better young man.
Hail to PITT !!!
Hail to PITT !!!
