UGA’s Sturdivant tears ACL in right knee
For the third time in his college football career, Georgia offensive tackle Trinton Sturdivant has suffered a major knee injury.
Sturdivant
Sturdivant, who twice previously tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, sustained the same injury to his right knee during Saturday’s closed scrimmage in Sanford Stadium, UGA said Sunday after diagnostic tests.
Sturdivant will undergo surgery to repair the ACL “sometime this week” and is expected to conduct his rehabilitation at UGA, according to assistant athletic director for sports medicine Ron Courson.
Sturdivant would be a fifth-year senior in the fall, and Georgia did not say if the latest injury will cost him the season or end his college football career, deferring those topics until after the surgery.
However, based on the rehabilitation time required from his two previous knee surgeries, a return in the 2011 season would be unlikely. According to mayoclinic.com, athletes who successfully rehab from ACL surgery “often can return to their sports after six to 12 months.”
If Sturdivant misses the 2011 season, he conceivably could petition the NCAA for a sixth year of eligibility to play in 2012. Student-athletes who miss two or more seasons because of injury sometimes are allowed a sixth year.
Sturdivant was a freshman All-American in 2007, when he started all 13 games for the Bulldogs at left tackle, but he missed the entire 2008 season after tearing the ACL and two other ligaments in his left knee during a preseason scrimmage. He returned to start the opening game of the 2009 season but again tore the left ACL in that game and missed the remainder of the season. He fought back to play last season, appearing in 12 games and starting seven at left tackle.
Sturdivant considered entering the NFL draft this year but “came to the conclusion it’d be best for me to stay here,” he said in a January interview. One reason, he said at the time, was “to make the GMs in the NFL feel more comfortable about drafting someone with two ACL [surgeries].”
Sturdivant and converted guard Cordy Glenn had been alternating between left and right tackles during spring practice. Other options at tackle include A.J. Harmon, Austin Long, Kolton Houston and Brent Benedict. Or another player, perhaps Kenarious Gates or Justin Anderson, could be shifted from guard.
– Tim Tucker, AJC
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271 comments Add your comment
Delta Stewardess
April 10th, 2011
7:43 pm
Blah blah blah!!!!!!!!!
I voted for Obama!!!!!
I work for a sinking ship – and I am too stupid to get another job – so I am going to complain about my current employer because they owe me!!!! And also – I am going to take out my life frustrations on college football – UGA football.
elviskl
April 10th, 2011
7:43 pm
GIVE EM THE HELL THEY DESERVE DELTA…..
Ogeechee Dawg
April 10th, 2011
7:45 pm
Good luck kid – your life is just beginning – and your future is bright!!!
Dawgtards ruin this state
April 10th, 2011
7:47 pm
UGA ‘05
April 10th, 2011
6:46 pm
Comes from a lack of stretching. Obviously wasn’t flexible but hey, how many lineman are? Feel badd for him. I thought this would be his year to shine. The backup needs to step up now.
WOW! The stupidity of thUGA grads is amazing. UGA ‘05 had to be deans list @ thUGA. Be proud Dawgtards!
Jon
April 10th, 2011
7:50 pm
Trinton is a great player its really too bad to see him hurt like this again. September is 5 months away which would definitely be pushing it…according to http://www.aclsurgeryrecovery.net he may be able to return in 6-7 months so could play some of the year.
His NFL hopes may take a hit with 3 knee surgeries before he reaches Pro.
59bulldawg
April 10th, 2011
7:52 pm
How can one young man have so much bad luck? Trinton I am so sorry to hear about this. I hope you heal quickly. Good luck!
AfghanHound
April 10th, 2011
7:53 pm
The state of Ga is in a terrible state when it comes to the state economy. Many of those who make decisions in Ga. are UGa graduates (unless you are hiring Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida MBA’s). So please, keep your UGa MBA’s instate. Don’t let them out where they can mishandle the business affairs of other (particularly) southern states. Sturdivant’s best chance is Law Enforcement or HS coaching, preferably in Ga.
elviskl
April 10th, 2011
7:54 pm
look on the bright side dawg mutts, youve got all summer long to count the next batch of arrests and you should have no problem defending the fulmer cup….bwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Outside Observer
April 10th, 2011
7:54 pm
F. Sinkwich, notice that Delta didn’t mention anything about GT in his posts. You just assumed he was a GT person. Stop being so paranoid. GT isn’t out to get you, I promise.
As far as Sturdivant goes, it is a shame to see a kid suffer through so many injuries. At this point, no matter how much potential he had, sports probably shouldn’t be in his future. I can’t even imagine how difficult it would be if he suffered another injury during his potential comeback. He was a force as a freshman, and definitely was a tough competitor. At this point, get your degree and move on. You have an entire fanbase hoping to see you succeed. You don’t have to play in the NFL to be successful.
Mark (another one)
April 10th, 2011
7:56 pm
Sturdivant is on track to graduate in Dec. with a degree in Finance/Banking. One reason he stated he wanted to return this coming season was to finish it. My hope is that this injury doesn’t set him back on that path.
Delta stew.. You're a punk !!!
April 10th, 2011
7:57 pm
What don’t you do us a favor and shut your mouth !! ..Huh ?? This is not about what you think or how you feel… this is about this courageous kid that never gave up and is just snake bit by injuries. I feel so bad for trinton… May god bless you son and i hope you have a speed recovery !! Thank you for everything you’ve done for the “Red & Black”. You’ll always be a DGD !! GET WELL TRINTON !! & Good luck in your future.
dawgfan
April 10th, 2011
7:58 pm
The guy tore a knee ligament. He didn’t die. Relax people. He needs to hang up the cleats and move on with his life. It just wasn’t meant to be. 10 years from now he’ll be laughing at this.
UGA '05
April 10th, 2011
8:01 pm
@ each retard who commented at me, it’s called sarcasm. so nice try at trying to show your intelligence on a blog, but i’m sorry to disappoint you. the sarcasm read something like this, “Obviously wasn’t flexible but hey, how many lineman are?” So as you sit there feeling like a smart ass and that you feel like you accomplished something by “insulting” someone on a blog, i’m sorry to inform you that i still reign as the smartest ass.
UGA '05
April 10th, 2011
8:04 pm
oh ya and dawgs… it would be @$$hole. do you get it? @=a and $=s.
dawggirl
April 10th, 2011
8:05 pm
I’m devastated for him. I can’t even imagine what this is going to do to his mental state, after recovering from the previous two tears.
I wish him the best of luck, no matter where he ends up.
Old Tech Dude
April 10th, 2011
8:06 pm
Deltastew – BFA in my book is Big _ucking _ss – you are obviously one sick and miserable soul.
dawg from a distance
April 10th, 2011
8:07 pm
My heart breaks for young 77. My prayers go out to him and his family. Tough road so far and he has displayed great loyalty and determination.
Looks like a great idea to get as many as possible some reps at LT and RT. Good forsight.
Go DAWGS
Pink Pony Owner
April 10th, 2011
8:09 pm
No need to worry Dawg fans… if Trinton can’t make it on the gridiron, I got a good job for him.
UGA '05
April 10th, 2011
8:10 pm
@old tech dude, deltastew is probably in a bad mood from getting her BFA pinched while going through the aisle on a crappy airline. i know i would be in a bad mood
Bulldawg Richie
April 10th, 2011
8:13 pm
Bummer for Trinton and the dawgs.
collegeballfan
April 10th, 2011
8:14 pm
This is why one always needs 16 OL on scholarship.
Delta Stewardess
April 10th, 2011
8:16 pm
Bachelor of Fine Arts. I considered being an Art Teacher, but I wised up and didn’t want to be a government employee in a crappy Georgia public school.
Delta stew.. You’re a punk !!!
April 10th, 2011
7:57 pm
What don’t you do us a favor and shut your mouth !! ..Huh ?? This is not about what you think or how you feel…
I can call out players and coaches from UGA all I wish. This is a BLOG and comments are welcome from Fans, Alumni, and Non-Fans alike. I hear half of you calling out Richt, Bobo, Grantham, Ealey, King, Mettenburger and others. I pay for my tickets and donate to the Academic Scholarship fund as well. I guess most of you just give to the GAA Hartman FUND to buy your Football tickets.
DawginLex
April 10th, 2011
8:19 pm
Delta stewie,
What a classless buffoon.
UGA '05
April 10th, 2011
8:22 pm
Deltastew, why would does it matter if we mention mett? he is a punk and a tool. i’m glad he is off the team and sucking it up at lsu. maybe if he was a better person and a good role model i would like him
Delta Stewardess
April 10th, 2011
8:23 pm
DawginLex just worry about your child in college. At least you live in a state with good high schools and not the crap UGA has to take from the Georgia Government Schools.
George
April 10th, 2011
8:24 pm
dawg 05′, flexibility doesn’t help the acl.
UGA '05
April 10th, 2011
8:26 pm
George since you came on here late and you weren’t rude, i’ll be polite to you, but as i pointed out to some retards on here i was being sarcastic.
Delta Stewardess
April 10th, 2011
8:26 pm
We call you Big D but it is not because of the body part you think.
UGA “05 I bet you respect Ben Jones too. he is no role model or good person on the football field.
JDawg
April 10th, 2011
8:28 pm
DS wow bro, I just thought I had seen some bitter, unhappy MF’s in my years of reading these meaningless blogs, but d@*n dude. Are you seriously going to try to back-track from your orgiinal post by trying to make some acceptable argument for what you said. You couldn’t hold this kid’s strap, and you know it. In fact, I suspect this is the source of your bitterness. Just try to remember the same lesson you have been learning all of your life. 98% of us are better than you. 98%!! No wonder you are such a miserable a$$.
Big D
April 10th, 2011
8:29 pm
Always roll down brother. You can’t believe how common it is. The younger ones love it.
UGA '05
April 10th, 2011
8:29 pm
from what i saw he was a good leader, but i haven’t heard of him not being a role model or getting in to trouble. he was very protective of his qb. so yes i respect him as a player. don’t know about a person yet.
JDawg1785
April 10th, 2011
8:29 pm
How awful. I feel so bad for him. Trinton, you’re a warrior, man. God bless you!
UGA '05
April 10th, 2011
8:31 pm
haha. Big D, that might be the reason why delta stocks went down. so many people found out they have aids.
Wild One 13
April 10th, 2011
8:31 pm
I hate to hear that any player got a season or career ending injury. Best of luck and a speedy recovery.
ROLL TIDE!
Big D
April 10th, 2011
8:31 pm
Quiet down Delta Stew before I give you a protein shake. Your fellow Union Members love it.
Delta Stewardess
April 10th, 2011
8:33 pm
JDawg yes 98%. I am sure that is so true. I am sure 98% of you have done more and better in your lives than I have accomplished. I just said I TOLD YOU SO. I have been saying for over 2 years Trinton Sturdivant needed to stop football for his health and future well being. HATE me for being right that is fine. I bet most of you LIVE on LEEBURN’s Devil Juice and Yonclan’s Whoring too.
Next Jermaine Phillips please step up
April 10th, 2011
8:33 pm
JDawg – I like you..
Delta Stewardess
April 10th, 2011
8:39 pm
Big D the more I say the truth on the UGA blogs the more I understand why Tech, Auburn, Tenn., and Florida fans say that UGA fans are classless. I don’t/ didn’t want Trinton hurt. I said I think he should have given football up a few years ago for his own good. I am not HAPPY about his pain. I want he to now just worry about school and not the 92K screaming REDNECKS that don’t care about him after he takes the Red & Black off.
Big Dawg Cobb
April 10th, 2011
8:41 pm
That’s just terrible both for the dags and for Trinton. Best of luck however it works out for you. It’s certainly doubtful that playing football is in his future? Get that degree !
Delta Stewardess is nothing more than a troll, Ignore him and he will go away
DawginLex
April 10th, 2011
8:41 pm
Delta, you are classless to get on here and rag a young man who is on track to graduate and has recovered from 2 ACL tears.
DawginLex
April 10th, 2011
8:42 pm
DELTA SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SOUTHWEST ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JDawg
April 10th, 2011
8:44 pm
DS. I’ll have to admit that you didn’t quite respond as I had suspected. I thought I would get your resume, but you didn’t bite all of the bait and tell me how successful you have beeen. I’m just saying that you don’t have to point out the fact that this man has suffered an injury yet again. I will remind you of a quote that I think is perfect for you. Please pay attention to the first and last sentences of this quote. It summarizes my oppinion of losers like you. “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat”. Theodore Roosevelt
Dawg1
April 10th, 2011
8:48 pm
Awful news. He was playing like his old self toward the end of the season.
Big loss for UGA and maybe even a bigger loss for the kid.
Just sad for the young man.
perk
April 10th, 2011
8:49 pm
damnnnn . . . . just damnnnnn! hang in there kid.
Delta stewardess – go play with yourself.
Big D
April 10th, 2011
8:51 pm
See there DAWG fans… That is how you shut up someone like Delta Stew.
dsteele10
April 10th, 2011
8:54 pm
Hey UGA 05;
What an idot. It’s obvious you know absolutely nothing about acl injury. If you did you would never suggest that it comes from a lack of stretching. I think you are one of those stupid jerks who never played a down and yet you want to tell those who excell at football how poor they are at the game.
You are a joke!
PTC DAWG
April 10th, 2011
8:55 pm
Hard to believe the no class comments of some.
Get well soon…..
Louie Kablooie
April 10th, 2011
8:56 pm
Looks like much hasn’t changed in Athens. Strength and conditioning and proper stretching could have prevented this injury. The injuries are once again piling up and the running game hasn’t been all that in the scrimmages so far. Looks like UGA will underachieve this upcoming season as well.
Russ
April 10th, 2011
8:58 pm
Delta Stew, Please stop referring to yourself as a UGA grad. When I was at UGA we had pride in our university, pride in our professors, and pride to call ourselves Bulldogs. Based on your posts, it’s quite evident that your family raised you with no class so obviously you can’t understand the meaning of pride. I’m sorry that you weren’t taught manners and respect but it’s a never too late to try and acquire the traits. Stop baffling everyone with your B.S. about being a graduate from the University of Georgia, you’re nothing short of white trash and even then I think you’re getting too much respect for trash as a whole. Trinton has more heart, soul and pride as a Bulldog then you could ever imagine. If being a keyboard commando and kicking a man when he’s down is your goal in life, it looks like you succeeded. It all comes back to that pride and class aspect, your ignorant in that respect and there’s nothing you can do about it.
Delta Stewardess
April 10th, 2011
8:58 pm
JDawg
Leonidas said no true warrior retreats from the field of battle. The warrior crawls away or lies dead. I guess Trinton is a true warrior that will limp with his battle scares the rest of his life. I just believe he could be better served having left the battle field healthy and not a true warrior. Read Sun Tzu and learn the Art or War where you don’t have to lose to be a TRUE WARRIOR.