Matthew Bailey (shoulder), Demetrius Hill (ACL) out for season
TheFlyingIllini1317
- Chicago, IL
Terrible news, especially on Bailey. He was on fire the few snaps he played.
Damn... First and foremost wishing for a speedy recovery back to full strength. From a team perspective, that's really really not good. Losing Bailey really hurts our run defense as he shored up our LB issues. Pretty big loss from an area of need. Rough start to the season for us.
"... only I didn't say fudge"
Two guys definitely needed on that side of the ball.
Huge challenge for this program already. Quicker than expected. Time for next man up to rise up.
Huge challenge for this program already. Quicker than expected. Time for next man up to rise up.
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
Ouch. The injury fairy finally caught up with us after a relatively injury free last season.
Krombopulos_Michael
- Aurora, Illinois (that’s a suburb of Chicago)
Can they get a redshirt?
Bailey, yes. Hill would have to get a medical redshirt, I believe
Less than 4 games played....isn't that an automatic redshirt, assuming that player hasn't used that yet?
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
I can relate to that................I really really can...................
Hill redshirted at FIU in 2021
Bailey will 100% be getting a redshirt ... Demetrius will apply for a medical redshirt and will 95% get it but it's the NCAA we are talking about here ...
Found out about Bailey on Sunday ... Staff told me to keep it quiet and I respected that ... Such a tough break for that kid ...
He will be a great help to the DB room ... Advanced scouting ... Getting these boys ready ...
I will say ... I remember the hype Matt got his freshman year ... Mac Resetich ... Remember the name ...
the national
- the Front Range
Matt Bailey made such a difference when he was out there on sat. I trust his vision and the overall defensive play so much more when he’s out on the field. He will be sorely missed the rest of the season.
More importantly, I hope his surgery and recover go well.
More importantly, I hope his surgery and recover go well.
blackdog
- Champaign
I've noticed Mac a couple times on special teams making plays. I hope he can be that guy because they definitely need someone at safety. Bush seems like he is physically outmatched at the position and has been run over or around a multiple times this season already.