mamasa Posted April 9, 2018 Posted April 9, 2018 Ellison to miss rest of spring with leg injury April 7, 2018 Mike Miller Football 14 comments You won’t see Morgan Ellison in next week’s spring game. Indiana’s rising sophomore running back has been shut down due to injury. IU coach Tom Allen said Saturday that Ellison recently suffered a lower leg injury and will miss the final few practices of the spring. The good news, Allen said, is that the injury shouldn’t affect Ellison’s upcoming sophomore season. The Ohio native is expected to be ready to return in time for the program’s summer workouts. “He will be back,” Allen said. “It was actually a very good prognosis. We feel good about him, but obviously at this point we’re not gonna take any chances. We’ll get him healthy, get him ready to roll and he should be full bore by the beginning of the summer.” It’s a disappointing end to the spring for Ellison, who turned heads with his conditioning. The 6-foot-1, 225-pound running back dropped six percent of his body fat from the beginning of January, while also showing off better burst as a runner. Last season, Ellison led IU with 704 rushing yards and six touchdowns, earning IU’s Offensive Newcomer of the Year award. With spring practice winding down and Allen trying to protect the depth of his backfield, walk-ons Ahrod Lloyd and Connor Thomas appeared to get the bulk of the carries during Saturday’s situational scrimmage. Lloyd, a 5-foot-11, 195-pound redshirt freshman, looked good while fighting for yards near the goal line. “I’ve really been impressed with Ahrod Lloyd,” Allen said. “He came here as a walk-on from Park Tudor. Awesome kid. Runs hard. He’s been very impressive through the whole spring. He was really good for us in the fall for scout teams. (With) his quickness, power and speed, he’s been a real pleasant surprise.” ALASKA HOOSIER and Class of '66 Old Fart 1 1 Quote
Class of '66 Old Fart Posted April 9, 2018 Posted April 9, 2018 Hopefully his recovery from a lower leg injury isn't remotely similar to Andrew Luck's 'recovery'. HoosierAloha and mamasa 2 Quote
RBB89 Posted April 9, 2018 Posted April 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said: Hopefully his recovery from a lower leg injury isn't remotely similar to Andrew Luck's 'recovery'. He is supposed to be good to go for the start of summer workouts. HoosierAloha, mamasa and Class of '66 Old Fart 2 1 Quote
bigrod Posted April 9, 2018 Posted April 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said: Hopefully his recovery from a lower leg injury isn't remotely similar to Andrew Luck's 'recovery'. I heard he can run, but not with a football. Class of '66 Old Fart, thebigweave and mamasa 2 1 Quote
rebelhoosier848891 Posted April 9, 2018 Posted April 9, 2018 We need a healthy Ellison! Here’s to a “SPEEDY recovery” (pun intended) Morgan!Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners ThompsonHoosier, IUsafety and mamasa 3 Quote
Lebowski Posted August 31, 2018 Posted August 31, 2018 Anybody have any details on this? https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2018/08/24/iu-football-standout-rb-morgan-ellison-indefinitely-suspended/1085600002/ Quote
lucel15 Posted August 31, 2018 Posted August 31, 2018 Yes, It’s more of hearsay but I trust my sources and people i know and that I’m connected with the football team and around the situation. Quote
Naturalhoosier Posted August 31, 2018 Posted August 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Lebowski said: Anybody have any details on this? https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2018/08/24/iu-football-standout-rb-morgan-ellison-indefinitely-suspended/1085600002/ Two words. Not Good. Per sources. mdn82 and ccgeneral 2 Quote
Hutch89 Posted September 2, 2018 Posted September 2, 2018 So, is this something that’s going to be kept secret? If it’s something truly atrocious, then I would rather know then have the program sweep under the rug Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
HoosierAloha Posted September 2, 2018 Posted September 2, 2018 So, is this something that’s going to be kept secret? If it’s something truly atrocious, then I would rather know then have the program sweep under the rug Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIs being suspended for an entire year sweeping it under the rug though? Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app Quote
Hutch89 Posted September 2, 2018 Posted September 2, 2018 Is being suspended for an entire year sweeping it under the rug though? Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile appNah not really. Other post above said “two words. Not good.”, makes me think that it’s, well, bad. Haha.I’m just surprised they released a statement without reasoning, not sure how often programs do that.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Brass Cannon Posted September 2, 2018 Posted September 2, 2018 21 minutes ago, Hutch89 said: Nah not really. Other post above said “two words. Not good.”, makes me think that it’s, well, bad. Haha. I’m just surprised they released a statement without reasoning, not sure how often programs do that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Sometimes other people involved dont want their names in the news Stuhoo 1 Quote
Class of '66 Old Fart Posted September 2, 2018 Posted September 2, 2018 58 minutes ago, Hutch89 said: I’m just surprised they released a statement without reasoning, not sure how often programs do that. It's the whole student privacy issue that keeps the details from being made public knowledge. However, if any action makes it to a formal police complaint and charges filed then student privacy goes out the window and the public/press can dig into the matter all they want. Joe Klingler 1 Quote
Naturalhoosier Posted September 2, 2018 Posted September 2, 2018 Reading ESPNs game recap, it says: The Hoosiers played without sophomore running back Morgan Ellison, who rushed for a team-high 704 yards last season. Ellison was suspended for the opener because of a violation of team rules. This implies that he is only suspended for the opener and not indefinitely. Poor journalism (which would come as no surprise) or is he actually back next week? mamasa 1 Quote
Class of '66 Old Fart Posted September 2, 2018 Posted September 2, 2018 48 minutes ago, Naturalhoosier said: Reading ESPNs game recap, it says: The Hoosiers played without sophomore running back Morgan Ellison, who rushed for a team-high 704 yards last season. Ellison was suspended for the opener because of a violation of team rules. This implies that he is only suspended for the opener and not indefinitely. Poor journalism (which would come as no surprise) or is he actually back next week? I'll cast my vote for poor journalism and IF he gets reinstated it's weeks away. mamasa, Naturalhoosier, Hoosier Roots and 1 other 4 Quote
Kepner Posted September 3, 2018 Posted September 3, 2018 Adding to our running back woes. Saw this morning that coach Allen announced Cole Gest is out for the year with a torn ACL Quote
Stuhoo Posted September 3, 2018 Posted September 3, 2018 3 minutes ago, Kepner said: Adding to our running back woes. Saw this morning that coach Allen announced Cole Gest is out for the year with a torn ACL That is really not good. Iugradman, Kepner and mamasa 3 Quote
Kepner Posted September 3, 2018 Posted September 3, 2018 33 minutes ago, Stuhoo said: That is really not good. Yeah he didn’t get to show anyone what he could really do after a reportedly impressive offseason. I was encouraged by Stevie Scott running the ball. Also Mike Majette catching the ball out of the backfield. I hope Reese Taylor gets more carries too Stuhoo and thebigweave 2 Quote
Stuhoo Posted September 3, 2018 Posted September 3, 2018 26 minutes ago, Kepner said: Yeah he didn’t get to show anyone what he could really do after a reportedly impressive offseason. I was encouraged by Stevie Scott running the ball. Also Mike Majette catching the ball out of the backfield. I hope Reese Taylor gets more carries too Sure seems as if Taylor will get more backfield time now. bnkepner, BGVille Hoosierfan and Kepner 3 Quote
Crimson and Cream Posted September 3, 2018 Posted September 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Kepner said: Adding to our running back woes. Saw this morning that coach Allen announced Cole Gest is out for the year with a torn ACL Woooooooooowwwwwww Quote
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