OTF Premium Derrek Cooper update | Monday, 1:08 p.m.

[Gerry Hamilton]

Derrek Cooper Update

OTF spoke with a source close to the freshman running back. The source said Cooper has a “high ankle sprain”.  His timetable for a return isn’t locked in right now.

To add, several people close to Cooper were scheduled to fly from South Florida to Austin for the Ohio State game Saturday. Those plans have been cancelled. 

Steve Sarkisian said during Monday’s media availability that Cooper will be in a boot “until the foreseeable future.”

[hookem1014]

Really unfortunate. I’m sure his family had this game circled. I liked what I’ve seen from James Simon though, even last year. Let him get some reps if needed until Cooper is 100%

[Sanka Decaf]

2 minutes ago, hookem1014 said:

Really unfortunate. I’m sure his family had this game circled. I liked what I’ve seen from James Simon though, even last year. Let him get some reps if needed until Cooper is 100%

Agree - we need a power runner and Simon did a nice job on Saturday.  Until Cooper is 100%, I would welcome seeing Simon play that role.  Defer to coaches who are closer, and I understand Brown was a good blocker, so that may come into play as to how much we see of Simon.

[Jeff Howe]

ICYMI, this was Sark's update on Cooper today during the press conference: “Derrek’s in a boot and he’ll be in a boot until the foreseeable future."

[4thandFive]

Sad for the young buck. But he’ll be back up and charging soon. 

[thatdude2]

Cooper to the portal after James Simon takes advantage of this opportunity and MYIII solidifies a role in this offense.

[thatdude2]

I remember seeing the play, I’m glad he didn’t break anything. I hope my previous take is wrong, but James Simon could possibly be a really good running back for this offense.

[SuperDave0805]

Need Michael Terry and James Simon to step up and be that bigger between the tackles back 

[Atticus]

Tall 5-star running backs from Florida and the Texas Longhorns, maybe it just ain't meant to be.

[hookem1014]

14 minutes ago, thatdude2 said:

Cooper to the portal after James Simon takes advantage of this opportunity and MYIII solidifies a role in this offense.

There’s no way this staff lets Cooper walk. He will be RB1 next year and is allegedly great in pass pro. Sarks #1 requirement from a RB

[Danimal]

19 minutes ago, thatdude2 said:

Cooper to the portal after James Simon takes advantage of this opportunity and MYIII solidifies a role in this offense.

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