Set back for Prothro

[Chief Broom]

Prothro is a tremendous talent. I hope he can come back but its beginning to sound doubtful he'll ever be 100%.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Alabama wide receiver Tyrone Prothro is facing more surgery to repair the leg he broke during the Florida game in 2005.
Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban disclosed the upcoming operation during a news conference Thursday, but he was vague about Prothro's condition.
"I'm not a doctor and this is a pretty significant injury and a pretty complicated issue medically," Saban said. "But I think that he will undergo another surgery and try to make a further improvement to enhance his ability to maybe come back in the future. But I don't think I'm really the one who should be commenting about this."
Prothro missed all of last season, and he was doubtful to play this year even before the surgery.

Prothro sustained a compound fracture of his left leg while attempting to make a catch on Oct. 1, 2005, and spent a month in the hospital after infection set in. He has had at least two surgeries on the leg.
Prothro, a junior, was having a breakout year before the gruesome injury against the Gators. He had emerged as Alabama's go-to receiver, one that always will be remembered for his dazzling catch just before halftime against Southern Miss three games before being injured.
Prothro snatched a hail mary pass from behind the head of Southern Miss defender Jasper Faulk as they tumbled into the end zone.

[Crimson Kicker8]

Man that's tough to hear. Thanks for the post and the info. :thumpsup:

[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

Hopefully he can recover 100% and work hard for a degree or shot at the NFL.

[uscrebel]

Hopefully he can recover 100% and work hard for a degree or shot at the NFL.

I guess at Auburn you don't do both, huh?

[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

I guess at Auburn you don't do both, huh?


Thats right, haven't quite met the elite academic standards set by USC athletes who excel in mind-boggling courses such as Ballroom Dancing 101. :thumpsup:

[Cianne]

He's alluding to the fact that you made it seem that Prothro cannot attend class and graduate with a broken leg.

[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

He's alluding to the fact that you made it seem that Prothro cannot attend class and graduate with a broken leg.

No, he's alluding to an assumption that football players at Auburn either get degrees or are only here on easy degree choices to make it to the pros.

My statement wasn't worded correctly, he can do both, but if he can be physically fit in the future and play pro football, his degree won't be necessary.

[The Architect]

Thoughts and prayers to Prothro. I hate to see guys go down to injury. Last I had heard, he was expected to be back. I hate to hear this update. Peace.

[WayzUp]

Unfortunately, I don't believe Prothro will ever play at the level he was at pre-injury. It just sounds like he's had too many complications with the injury itself and even if it does heal to a point where it doesn't hinder him much, he'll have had so much time off from football & actual contact that I doubt he can come close to being as effective as he was before. A genuine shame as he was a dynamic player & his absence drastically affected Bama's offense from the point of his injury on.

I sincerely hope he can come back but I wouldn't bank on it...that was a nasty break first of all and the subsequent infection and other complications just made it even worse than it was. I hate it for the kid but it's a great example of why student-athletes need to pay attention to the student part of student-athlete as much as the athlete part. At least he'll go down in Alabama lore for making "The Catch" and will always be remembered for making one of the most spectacular plays in SEC history.

[crimsonnation713]

It doesn't look good. The Dr. who did the surgery is known for doing hatchet jobs. How he keeps a practice is unreal to me. He's done men I work with and they're never the same. Andrews usually does team surgeries and he was outta town at the time. Information also pointed toward the fertilizer in the turf getting into the bone because it was an open fracture. Its not good all the way around for TP. God Bless him.

[shk999]

http://www.nmnathletics.com.edgesuite.net/pics22/200/NR/NRKPJTANNPXPTWR.20070326183236.jpg
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – University of Alabama senior football player Tyrone Prothro underwent a successful surgical procedure on his left leg and ankle on Thursday, March 22.

The procedure, performed by Dr. Les Fowler at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, was for the purpose of removing scar tissue which was restricting range of motion of his ankle. It is hoped that the procedure will facilitate further improvement in his ongoing rehabilitation of a compound fracture he suffered on October 1, 2005.

Best of luck to Pro.

[nooneLT]

fowler was the one that did the initial surgery. rumors (coming from a good source) are that prothro didn't have adequate insurance that let him go to birmingham for the surgery (he had the student athlete insurance) where dr. andrews could do the surgery.

[jthomas666]

fowler was the one that did the initial surgery. rumors (coming from a good source) are that prothro didn't have adequate insurance that let him go to birmingham for the surgery (he had the student athlete insurance) where dr. andrews could do the surgery.That's correct. When Croyle and Watts injured their knees, they and their parents were adamant about going to Andrews--but their insurance covered it.

And yes, Fowler does not have a good reputation.

[GvilleDave]

Its ashame that a player injured while playing isn't covered by a complete health insurance package. The NCAA is currently being sued via class action partly because they don't allow this benefit. see this article http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/lester_munson/03/27/holding.court/index.html

I wish Prothro well and hope he can come back from this injury, unfortunately many people w/ similar injuries that get infected actually lose part of the leg to amputation. So if football goes away I hope he takes the educational opportunity to its fullest.

[timNem]

Its ashame that a player injured while playing isn't covered by a complete health insurance package. The NCAA is currently being sued via class action partly because they don't allow this benefit. see this article SI.com - Writers - Lester Munson: NCAA*could take big hit in scholarship anti-trust trial - Tuesday March 27, 2007 12:14PM (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/lester_munson/03/27/holding.court/index.html)

I wish Prothro well and hope he can come back from this injury, unfortunately many people w/ similar injuries that get infected actually lose part of the leg to amputation. So if football goes away I hope he takes the educational opportunity to its fullest.
I agree and even in amateur boxing the $25/year dues you pay to USA Boxing pays for the medical insurance and covers the costs from injury during training or competition. You would think that as much money that College Football generates the NCAA could do something similiar.

[Gator2753]

Thats right, haven't quite met the elite academic standards set by USC athletes who excel in mind-boggling courses such as Ballroom Dancing 101. :thumpsup:

Burn! I say again... BURN! Good one!
:flame:

[sheluvsbama]

Tyrone has all my best wishes and hopes for a full recovery. I miss his presence greatly on the field and when I see him on the sidelines it kills me that he can't go in there and makes the sparks fly! But he makesus all proud just to see him and feel his support. We are all so proud of him and his courage. He is a wonderful example for all of us. We love you,Ty!!!