Ty Rodgers injury
pruman91
- interviewing new NL's daily....I really really am
Heart legitimately drops. I love that dude and hope for the best.
In this era, guys transfer. And each circumstance is different. But as odd as it sounds because it’s Boise state, I was excited to watch him as any kid who went elsewhere.
Gutted for the kid.
In this era, guys transfer. And each circumstance is different. But as odd as it sounds because it’s Boise state, I was excited to watch him as any kid who went elsewhere.
Gutted for the kid.
Rehab, get healthy, formally call it quits and head back here and start a career as an assistant.
Hate to read this. I don't know any of the laws/rules of the NIL contracts these days, but I would love to see Illinois offer him a spot on the team. Let him be a great teammate as he recovers and rehabs. I don't care if he even picks up a basketball, to me he has earned his right to a spot. Make up a "special assistant" position,if no spots left on the roster. Do what is needed to let this young man come back home, graduate with his teammates, and support of the University as he recovers from what has to be a incredibly tough time. I understand some people may not agree because he left, people like Ty Rodgers never truly leave. For those who don't think he deserves it out of heart, maybe you could focus on how incredible it would be and look for the University to do so as far as the PR part. I would have him come back and start what could be a career at the university. Anyways, just my opinion, but certainly hate to hear this news of another tough break for the young man.
We do have a roster spot open.
I hate to hear that. Ty by all accounts appears to be a class act.
I agree 100%
Pretty sure Ty graduated already, but I would love for him to be back with the Illini, in whatever form it might take.
NIL contracts can vary depending on the athlete and institution. They are binding legal contracts, so they often can't be simply voided due to injury. If some of his money is tied to "marketability", it could have an effect on his take. He is likely bound to Boise, unless he wants to forfeit whatever guarantees he was given. Probably best to take the money for now. Might be the best job he ever has...
Leon Rice is also a heck of a coach (winningest coach in Boise St. history; helped Mark Few build up Gonzaga in the early 2000's), and can teach him a lot. If he decides to pursue coaching, it never hurts to see the game from the perspective of other coaching staffs.
Great points! Like I said , I know there are rules/laws I am unaware of and uneducated on. I just wish the best for the guy and hope he can somehow "come back home". Which you clearly show a path he could still make his way back and also have the experience and knowledge of another upper level coach. Honestly, he just seems like a genuinely good person who deserves a break. I really do hope he achieves great things. One thing I do believe is, if there is a way our head coach or AD can help, they will.
Joel Goodson
- it's all ball bearings, nowadays
this
gotta believe the door will be open for a return in some capacity in the future
I sure hope Ty recovers gets a chance to play again, whether this season or next.
Neither article said whether the injured knee is the same one he already had surgery on.
As I recollect, he had surgery, came back, then re-injured the same knee.
But iirc, he did not have another surgery, did he?
Neither article said whether the injured knee is the same one he already had surgery on.
As I recollect, he had surgery, came back, then re-injured the same knee.
But iirc, he did not have another surgery, did he?
Terrible news and I feel sorry for him. Hope recovery goes well and fast.
Not that it is going to happen, but no way Illini should use a roster spot on him as some have commented.
Not that it is going to happen, but no way Illini should use a roster spot on him as some have commented.
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
Brad doesn’t leave roster spots open for nostalgic feel-goodery. He generally leaves one open for strategic mid-season recruiting efforts — either someone who can help the team in some capacity or, in the Toni Bilic case, as a favor to the agent who can help secure more desirable recruits in the future.
Things can change and if there is a spot open, I think it would be really cool to try and convince TR to perhaps return to the program in a positive, nostalgic role. Seems like a bit of a long shot, but who knows.
No matter what, I just wish him the best!
Big Jack
- Decatur
Simple solution if he isn't playing make him a grad assistant. Sure some booster would NIL the salary or make him a PWO. Brad and Tyler love Ty so would not take much to make it happen
By the new rules, a roster spot is a roster spot; scholarship, or PWO. A grad assistant could work. I suspect Ty is better off seeing a new perspective.
Just feel so bad for Ty, he is a special kid. I was hoping he was going to stick around for this next year, but thoroughly enjoyed his time in Champaign. Unlike that one guy who claimed to be an EDG and went to Indiana, Ty Rodgers was the epitome of an Every Day Guy. He showed up, worked hard, and played as hard as he could for the name on the front of the jersey. He will always be an Illini! Wishing him a quick healing process, and wishfully hoping for no more major injuries moving forward. Sucks that if the new law passes, he will be out of eligibility. They are a small sample size, but cases like Ty show why there should be injury waivers. He deserves to play. So heartbroken for Ty.
No reason to denigrate "that one guy", who went to Indiana. That guy graduated from the Gies College of Business (a top 10 public business program) in three years, and is engaged an Illini volleyball player.
That dude wasn't messing around. Definitely takes being an EDG to get all that done while contributing to an Elite 8 basketball team.
Sure, he transferred after graduating, but so did Ty...