Lucas O'Rear

[shockerofandover0943]

On PantherNation they are saying that he broke his ankle and is done for the year. Tough break for them.

[ABC]

That is some serious breaking news.

[wusphlash]

Regarless of whether you like UNI or not, that's a shame, especially in his senior year. Wouldn't wish that on anybody. Remeber John Cooper? Guess he won't be pitching in the minors this spring either.

[ABC]

It is heart breaking.

[WuDrWu]

If there is a team somewhere that can find a way to overcome that, it's UNI.


I would NOT want to be the first team that plays them.

[SubGod22]

If there is a team somewhere that can find a way to overcome that, it's UNI.


I would NOT want to be the first team that plays them.

:yes:

It is quite a blow though. He does A LOT of things for that team.

Who's going to flop with Koch in the paint now?

[Ixiah]

Never good to see injuries in the MVC. :(

[KC Shox]

Not good for them or the MVC. I always like the idea of beating a team at full strength than getting a win with an asterisk.

[shocktheheart]

Kansas.com confirming story

http://www.kansas.com/2011/02/03/1704621/northern-iowas-orear-out-for-the.html

[Aargh]

Bad = O'Rear getting hurt
Worse = Getting hurt less than a month before spring training starts.

That really messes up a shot at a baseball career. It's tough enough to battle from a 13th round pick and make any progress in the minors. Getting started on that a month or two late can be a major setback.

[pinstripers]

Wow. I hate this. Damn.

[Shocker85]

If there is a team somewhere that can find a way to overcome that, it's UNI.


I would NOT want to be the first team that plays them.

Who's going to flop with Koch in the paint now?

Took the words right out of my mouth.

--'85.

[Kung Wu]

Bah I want 'em full strength! No excuses! Get well O'Rear -- does rest of the season mean tournament too? Guessing since he signed with the Reds he won't be too eager to push his ankle?

[1972Shocker]

Very unfortunate indeed.

The kind of guy that you kind a of dislike when he is on another team but you would love to have on your team.

Hopefully, this injury does not derail his pursuit of a career in baseball too much.

[ShockTalk]

Always hate to see this. Make no doubt about it, regardless what one may think of O'Rear as a player, he did an unselfish act by not leaving UNI. After the great season they had, no one would/should have critized him if he had pursued his baseball career. I hope this doesn't hurt his chances in the long run.