Christopher Niemann Tears ACL

by Husker Mike on Mar 4, 2009 10:38 PM CST

Doc Sadler announced after tonight's game that 6'11" freshman Christopher Niemann tore his ACL earlier today. Niemann is not eligible to play this season due to NCAA rules. Since ACL injuries can take a year or longer to recover from, this injury puts his availability next season in question.

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What The HELL

Maybe someone should go back and see what curse has been put on our program with regards to big men.

Not joking!

Go Big Red Nebraska!
Our Cobs Are Bigger Than Yours!
Corn Nation!

by Jon Johnston on Mar 5, 2009 9:22 AM CST reply actions

Well I dont know

about it taking a year to recover from. I tore mine and was fine and back to playing in 4 months, same with my step son. Just about everyone I know who has done this is back to playing 4-6 months later and they dont have near the group rehibilatating them that he will. He should be back to full strength by the time bball season rolls around. It is 8 months until the season gets under way and I would guess he will be ready by the time it gets to the first game.

by taflorom on Mar 6, 2009 6:37 AM CST reply actions

Full strength...yes...

…but over and over and over again, it seems that athletes don’t return to pre-injury form for over a year. I notice it more in football, but it seems that they’re just a step slow.

by Husker Mike on Mar 7, 2009 3:27 PM CST reply actions