OTF Premium Nugget on Christian Clark's Recovery (Wednesday AM)

[CJ Vogel]

Just reiterating and adding to what we have discussed over the last week or two about Christian Clark and his recovery from his Achilles injury.

I was told that the redshirt freshman running back is out of support braces and splints when working out. Clark is not quite at 100% in the weight room, but is very close. Of course, last week we discussed Clark's recovery timeline following the photo released of him front squatting 275 pounds.

Steve Sarkisian in his Monday press conference singled out Clark's recovery, adding that he was "pleasantly surprised" with the progress made so far.

The typical Achilles injury recovery timeline is set for 6–9 months. Given that the injury occurred in the early part of August, it is worth mentioning that this would but Clark at six months and a week essentially since the injury occurred originally.

Again, Clark will be limited this spring. However, it remains a great sign that additional support for his achilles is not necessary in weight room training sessions. Positive news.

[Shea Cook]

Very encouraging for Clark. As a person that has snapped his Achilles tendon, the best news will be when we are hearing that he is cutting and violently changing directions. 

[All Gas No Brakes]

Thanks for the update CJ! Great stuff! I hate to be that guy though. A typical Achilles injury repair timetable is actually a bit longer. For return to sport, the timetable is actually 9-12 months. 

[NothinButDaHorns34]

I thought we hear this about CJ and not Clark either an Achilles.