Brandon Paul suffers broken jaw

Dan · Jun 22, 2012, 09:56 AM

The rumors are true.

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#Illini guard Brandon Paul has sustained a broken jaw and will have surgery today, coach John Groce said today through an Illinois official.

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Dan · Jun 22, 2012, 10:01 AM

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Illini standout Brandon Paul suffers broken jaw

There's no timetable set for his return, though Paul is expected to return to the court for non-contact drills in roughly two weeks.

The injury occured during an inadvertent collision with teammate Devin Langford at Ubben Basketball Complex. Paul was chasing a loose ball when he collided with Langford's shoulder.

Klee

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Everything happens for a reason

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Flashback December 2003-

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Illinois guard Williams sidelined for 3 games by broken jaw

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/colle...williams_x.htm

ctblaisdell83 · Jun 22, 2012, 10:02 AM

Horrible timing...right at start of summer workouts.

I guess it could be worse if it happened in October or February

anonymousalcoholic · Jun 22, 2012, 10:13 AM

well, last player we had who broke a jaw turned out alright, so there's that.

Kramer116 · Jun 22, 2012, 10:22 AM

Saw this last night, good thing it was not because of a fight or anything at least.

Oh well hopefully he comes back stronger and is able to do some work outs at least.

BrooksTaylorFan · Jun 22, 2012, 10:23 AM

Any word if his jaw has to be wired like Deron's was? Kudos to Kramer for breaking this story early.

Kramer116 · Jun 22, 2012, 10:28 AM

If he is having surgery, have to assume he will be wired shut.

BrooksTaylorFan · Jun 22, 2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Kramer116

If he is having surgery, have to assume he will be wired shut.

I didn't know how bad the fracture was and if they wired the jaw shut everytime? Real don't need Paul to lose weight. I'm sure they still have some high calorie energy shakes left over from Tisdale. :laugh:

bradford_illini · Jun 22, 2012, 10:34 AM

Link? Did I miss this?

Get better BP3 the good Lord knows we need you!

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Originally Posted by BrooksTaylorFan

Any word if his jaw has to be wired like Deron's was? Kudos to Kramer for breaking this story early.

BrooksTaylorFan · Jun 22, 2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by bradford_illini

Link? Did I miss this?

Get better BP3 the good Lord knows we need you!

No. Just a very early morning email.

DaytonIllini · Jun 22, 2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by anonymousalcoholic

well, last player we had who broke a jaw turned out alright, so there's that.

Tyler Griffey?

This could help the team a bit IMO. With summer workouts and your best player out it will allow others to step up and assert themselves, touch the ball a little bit more, convince Coach that they can be trusted at game time.

So who will take advantage of this opportunity to shine? I am going with Myke Henry.

justsomedude · Jun 22, 2012, 11:01 AM

I'm glad we have rice for another practice body?

job71188 · Jun 22, 2012, 11:05 AM

I was at the game where Deron broke his jaw. IIRC, a big center set a mid court pick as Deron was guarding the guy bringing up the ball from full court. Deron had no idea he was there and ran into a 6'8", 250 lb guy at full speed.

illininks · Jun 22, 2012, 11:24 AM

HOw many Matto points did he earn for that?!

I wish him a speedy recovery...

austinjabs85 · Jun 22, 2012, 11:36 AM

Sounds like they were hustling to me....that is something we have lacked....i like that

pizzaman · Jun 22, 2012, 11:45 AM

And how's Langford's shoulder?

illini80 · Jun 22, 2012, 12:03 PM

I hope it doesn't affect his practice time too much. He is one that I thought could potentially gain the most from the new staff.

Hoppy2105 · Jun 22, 2012, 01:44 PM

Maybe that was Zook and Weber's downfall. All the players they recruited had glass jaws.

But in all seriousness I hope he is okay that he heals quickly. I'm just glad he is practicing so hard...practice like you play. Just try not to get hurt.

FinalFour88 · Jun 22, 2012, 01:59 PM

If Paul follows in D-Will footsteps after a broken jaw, this is great news!

Seriously though, get well soon BP43. In time to have a great senior year!

illiniparkie · Jun 22, 2012, 02:05 PM

Wow. Brandon receives the word he won for Most Dominating Performance of the Year in the B1G and then breaks his jaw. Talk about an up and down week. Keep your chin up, Brandon (well, maybe not) and I look forward to seeing you back on the court soon.

Dan · Jun 22, 2012, 08:08 PM

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Was super delusional out of surgery had to hold off on tweeting..thanks again for the support it's appreciated..

Mouth wired shut and I can't hoop for a few weeks so that means more tweeting lol #LoveMeOrHateMe I'm blessed everything went fine!

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EdgyInChina · Jun 22, 2012, 08:15 PM

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Sounds like they were hustling to me....that is something we have lacked....i like that

Chasing a loose ball ? ?
Must have been a dribbling or passing drill.....

Just funnin ya... Just funnin....

DanvIllini · Jun 23, 2012, 08:57 AM

For D-Will it was a blessing in surprise. It took off his baby fat... Paul doesn't need to lose weight. Hope he has some protein shakes pumping in. Have a speedy recovery BP!

Dan · Jun 23, 2012, 09:45 AM

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Few weeks on that #LiquidDiet def gna lose some weight...doesn't help that I look like Mega World Punch caug http://instagr.am/p/MOGAx4Spad/

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Jun 22, 2012, 01:44 PM	#18
Hoppy2105 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 231	Maybe that was Zook and Weber's downfall. All the players they recruited had glass jaws. But in all seriousness I hope he is okay that he heals quickly. I'm just glad he is practicing so hard...practice like you play. Just try not to get hurt. __________________ _\|_ --X-X-(_)-X-X-- /...........\|...........\ /.............\|.............\ /...............\|...............\

Jun 22, 2012, 10:02 AM	#3
ctblaisdell83 Posts: 486	Horrible timing...right at start of summer workouts. I guess it could be worse if it happened in October or February

Jun 22, 2012, 10:13 AM	#4
anonymousalcoholic Location: ukeville, chgo Posts: 129	well, last player we had who broke a jaw turned out alright, so there's that.

Jun 22, 2012, 10:22 AM	#5
Kramer116 Location: Chicago Posts: 9,679	Saw this last night, good thing it was not because of a fight or anything at least. Oh well hopefully he comes back stronger and is able to do some work outs at least.

Jun 22, 2012, 10:23 AM	#6
BrooksTaylorFan Location: Illinois Posts: 4,859	Any word if his jaw has to be wired like Deron's was? Kudos to Kramer for breaking this story early.

Jun 22, 2012, 10:28 AM	#7
Kramer116 Location: Chicago Posts: 9,679	If he is having surgery, have to assume he will be wired shut.

Jun 22, 2012, 11:01 AM	#12
justsomedude Posts: 1,416	I'm glad we have rice for another practice body?

Jun 22, 2012, 11:05 AM	#13
job71188 Posts: 522	I was at the game where Deron broke his jaw. IIRC, a big center set a mid court pick as Deron was guarding the guy bringing up the ball from full court. Deron had no idea he was there and ran into a 6'8", 250 lb guy at full speed.

Jun 22, 2012, 11:24 AM	#14
illininks Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 54	HOw many Matto points did he earn for that?! I wish him a speedy recovery...

Jun 22, 2012, 11:36 AM	#15
austinjabs85 Posts: 4	Sounds like they were hustling to me....that is something we have lacked....i like that

Jun 22, 2012, 11:45 AM	#16
pizzaman Location: Northwoods of Wisconsin Posts: 1,843	And how's Langford's shoulder?

Jun 22, 2012, 12:03 PM	#17
illini80 Location: Forgottonia Posts: 2,896	I hope it doesn't affect his practice time too much. He is one that I thought could potentially gain the most from the new staff.

Jun 22, 2012, 01:59 PM	#19
FinalFour88 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,834	If Paul follows in D-Will footsteps after a broken jaw, this is great news! Seriously though, get well soon BP43. In time to have a great senior year!

Jun 22, 2012, 02:05 PM	#20
illiniparkie Location: Wilmette Posts: 908	Wow. Brandon receives the word he won for Most Dominating Performance of the Year in the B1G and then breaks his jaw. Talk about an up and down week. Keep your chin up, Brandon (well, maybe not) and I look forward to seeing you back on the court soon.

Jun 23, 2012, 08:57 AM	#23
DanvIllini Super Lurker Location: Danville, IL Posts: 353	For D-Will it was a blessing in surprise. It took off his baby fat... Paul doesn't need to lose weight. Hope he has some protein shakes pumping in. Have a speedy recovery BP!