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Trainer’s Table | AC Joint Sprains

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September 27, 2021

The AC joint (acromioclavicular joint) is made up of the acromion process (boney projection) of the scapula (shoulder blade) and the clavicle (collar bone.) The AC joint is basically where the collar bone and shoulder blade meet.

The picture above highlights all of the ligaments involved in the static stabilization of the shoulder joint. Ligaments of the shoulder connect three main areas: the clavicle, the coracoid process, and the acromion process (both processes come off the scapula). An isolated AC joint sprain involves the AC ligament which connects the clavicle and the acromion process. Sprains to the ligaments of the shoulder can also involve the other ligaments aforementioned. The more damaged structures *typically* means a longer recovery.

Sprains in general are classified between grades 1, 2, or 3. As the grades increase, the severity of the sprain increases, with a grade 3 being a complete tear of the AC ligament which is synonymous with a AC joint separation.

Many steps can be taken to try and help the athlete play through the pain of the sprain. Taping down of the AC joint, applying a donut pad to the AC joint, a steroid injection into the joint space by the team physician, or bracing are all possibilities.

AC joint sprains can affect any and all positions in football due to the overhead nature of the sport with throwing, above head catching, and simply taking the repeated hits on the shoulder pads.

QBs can be affected if their throwing arms are involved and the overhead throwing motion irritating the joint. WRs and RBs can be affected with overhead catching which compresses the joint and taking the brutal hits on their shoulder pads directly to the joint.

Recovery from AC Joint Sprains

So, if your athlete superstar suffers an AC joint sprain will they return quickly? I will answer with the most common answer in the PT/AT world: It depends.

It depends on what structures are involved, the athlete’s pain level, and if they respond well to any treatments.

Under Review | Rondale Moore

Tommy Mo

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September 24, 2021

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In this week 3 edition of Under Review, Tommy Mo takes a closer look at rookie sensation Rondale Moore. He’s starting the season off hot, but is it a fluke? Is he really this good? And what should we expect from him moving forward.

Flexing (Fantasy Football 2021 – Week 3)

Mike Valverde

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September 24, 2021

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Flexing (Fantasy Football 2021 – Week 3)

Are you looking for the perfect flex to put into your lineup? Do not worry, as I have you covered with the top-five flex plays each week. The formula is simple. I look at running backs and wide receivers starting with the RB25/WR25 and dig deeper. I use FantasyPros ADP and its one-point PPR.

Running Backs

Latavius Murray

Murray works in a crowded backfield with Ty’Son Williams, Devonta Freeman, and Lamar Jackson. However, he has been solid even with a lack of carries. Murray has only 19 attempts in two contests and hasn’t done much with them 64-yards (3.3 ypc). What he has done are score touchdowns. Murray has one in each game, and those numbers should improve against a weak Lions defense. Detroit gives up 113.5 yards per game to the running backs, which is 15th. Murray is the RB36 through two weeks.

J.D. McKissic

McKissic was invisible in Week 1 as he had just one carry for eight yards. He also was targeted once, and it didn’t result in a reception. However, that was with the strong-arm of Ryan Fitzpatrick. In Week 2, McKissic looked like he did last season as he caught five balls for 83-yards and got a cheap touchdown. His quarterback in the contest was dump-off specialist Taylor Heinicke. Heinicke returns, and I suspect McKissic’s pass-catching role continuing.

Kenneth Gainwell

The rookie has surprised many and is eating into the volume of Miles Sanders. Gainwell has pushed Boston Scott to the curb, is third among rookie running backs in points through two weeks (17.5), and might move to second if Elijah Mitchell is not active. At this point, Gainwell is the RB39 overall.

Wide Receivers

Devonta Smith

Smith was outstanding in Week 1 when he caught six passes for 71 yards and a touchdown on eight targets against Atlanta. Week 2 was a different story as his production dropped to two receptions for 16-yards, but he was still targeted seven times. In sum, that is an 8-87-1 stat line and good enough for a WR35. He is fourth among rookie wideouts. Smith faces the Cowboys in a tasty matchup on Monday Night Football.

Kenny Golladay

Golladay hasn’t been spectacular or even solid in his first two weeks. In Week 1, he caught four passes for 64-yards on six targets and followed that up with three catches for 38-yards. He hasn’t scored a touchdown, but that will come, and this may be the week that he does. The Giants face Atlanta, and they are the 24th worst defense in the NFL against the pass. Golladay is the WR66 on the season.

Rondale Moore

Moore has looked solid as a rookie. In Week 1, he caught four passes for 68 yards, but his Week 2 contest saw him go for a 77-yard touchdown but also caught seven balls for 114-yards on eight targets. Moore is the highest-producing rookie wide receiver with 35 points and is currently the WR17 and faces the Jaguars. Jacksonville is 18th overall against the pass.

Tim Patrick

Patrick’s volume hasn’t been the greatest, but Patrick has done well with what he is given. Patrick has scored in each game and has brought in seven of his eight targets for 76-yards. He is a WR36 on the season and should continue to get work as long as Jerry Jeudy is on the mend. Denver faces the Jets this week, and they are third in passing defense. However, that is due to teams having the lead and running on them than their actual strength.

The Undrafted | Rocketship Moonbeam

Jax Falcone

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September 23, 2021

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This week on “The Undrafted”, a fantasy football podcast focusing on dynasty game theory, Scott (@DynoGameTheory) has Felix Sharpe (@sharpereview), of Campus2Canton.com, on as a guest. Felix and Scott give an in-depth look at the upcoming 2022 rookie class, what they think about the rookie QBs so far, and what it’s like as a Detroit Lions fan. Tune in or be tuned out.

The Frosh Report (College Football 2021 – Week 3)

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Jake Alley

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September 23, 2021

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The Frosh Report (College Football 2021 – Week 3)

It is no secret that one of the most reliable metrics used to predict a football player’s future production is past production. It stands to reason that the earlier a player begins to shine, the more likely that player is to have a meaningful career. This is especially true at the college level where, everything else controlled for, upperclassman have a sizable advantage due to those crucial extra years of physical development after graduating high school.

We are going to dedicate this space to seeking out those productive youngsters who are already making moves with the big boys and proving their mettle. These players represent bets with high expected value moving forward, both in terms of college production and oftentimes NFL draft capital. So without further ado, let’s take a look at five true diaper dandies that made a name for themselves during week 3.

The Freshman

TreyVeon Henderson – Ohio St – RB – 0.9872 247 composite

This is one bad man. This dude has hype coming out of his ears and it is easy to see why. It turns out his 70 yard scamper week 1 was just an appetizer. Week 3 against Tulsa marked the beginning of the feast! Henderson’s full arsenal was on display as he tore up Tulsa to the tune of 24 carries, 277 yards, and 3 touchdowns. Henderson is widely considered the best running back in the class, and is already being drafted in the top 2 rounds of devy and C2C drafts. Look for him to solidify himself as a top 5 devy asset by the end of the season. Most foresaw him seizing the lion share of the Buckeye backfield before the end of the season, however doing so by week 3 is just bonkers. In this game he out carried upperclassman Master Teague 24-14, and relegated the talented Miyan Williams (0 carries) to an after thought. Here he combines agility, vision, burst, footwork, and balance for an electric 48 yard trip to the barn.

Jaxon Dart – USC – QB – 0.9694 247 composite

It is unfortunate to be writing about Dart in this space because it means that Slovis got hurt, thankfully it looks like he avoided major injury. Regardless, opportunity knocked and the true freshman answered the call in a way that nobody could have expected. Dart dropped a USC freshman record 391 yards and 4 touchdowns. The Draper, Utah product also led the team in rushing! He willed the Trojans to a 45-14 thumping of Wazzu, winning the 247 True Freshman of the Week honors in the process. Whether this performance is enough to unseat Kedon Slovis remains to be seen. Slovis is anticipated to return to practice this week. Dart had a clear favorite target in Drake London, peppering him with 17 targets and connecting for two touchdowns. He showcased his arm on this throw, dropping a dime between two defenders over forty-plus yards downfield.
update – Unfortunately Dart looks to have sustained a knee injury during his behemoth performance. He is considered day-to-day but seems a long shot to play Saturday. Slovis has also returned to practice.

Xavier Worthy – Texas – WR – 0.9713 247 composite

The high 4 * recruit had an arrival party of his own, hauling in 7 of 8 targets for 88 yards and a score vs Rice. The next highest receiver had only 3 grabs. The Fresno, CA native had received rave reviews all summer, but we had not seen it translate to success in either of the first two weeks. If he continues to flash, he will likely be a top 50 player in drafts next summer. Worthy’s best play came early in the first quarter when he converted a 4th and 3 and took it 30 yards.

Jack Bech – LSU – WR/TE – 0.8925 247 composite

The TE turned WR has really flashed in his last two games. Having back to back 4+ catch and 50+ yard performances this early into the season is extremely encouraging. On Saturday this bayou boss banked 5 balls for 81 yards and a score. More encouraging than that, he was targeted 9 times, the most for any true freshman in the country. With Corey Kiner (12/74/1 rushing) and Deion Smith (5/125/2) also having stellar performances, it looks like great things could be on the horizon for the Bayou Bengals.

Alton McCaskill – Houston – RB – 0.8851

The former HS track star has wasted no time running through defenses and into the end zone. McCaskill was the highest rated G5 skill position recruit in the class. Given Houston’s backfield depth, he was always supposed to be a future play, however he is already paying dividends. He has 5 touchdowns in the last two games. Against Grambling in week 3, he toted the rock 16 times for 114 yards and two touchdowns. While I am still not sold on his devy upside (G5 backs rarely get day 2 capital), he will likely be taken in the first 120 picks in c2c leagues next offseason.

Quick Hits

Montrell Johnson had 80+ yards and 4 touchdowns on the ground for the Ragin’ Cajuns.

Another week, another strong showing for Jarquez Hunter (Auburn), rushing 9 times for 63 yards against the top 10 Nittany Lions.

Caleb Hood is proving the camp hype was real. 9/66/1 with a 25 yard rush. Kamarro Emmonds is yet to see a carry this year. I also think it is just a matter of time before he supplants career JAG Chandler (yes, he had a great week 3).

Trevion Cooley showed life for Louisville, taking a reception 45 yards for a score. Hope to see him build on this.

Will Shipley already has the lead Clemson back role LOCKED UP. 21 carries, 89 yards, 2 touchdowns vs just 7 carries for Pace.

While it’s been the Blake Corum Show in Ann Arbor, Donovan Edwards reminded people he is #good: 8 rushes, 86 yards, 2 TDs.

Carson Steele is seeing his workload increase, logging 13 carries, 71 yards and finding pay dirt.

Devin Neal seems to have locked down the job at Kansas. Played 67% of snaps this week.

Mason Tharpe, the 6’7” TE for Texas Tech had a strong showing, 3 catches 61 yards and a score.

We also got to see the Ty Thompson to Dont’e Thornton duo flash as the two connected on a 40 yard score!

As mentioned above, two other tFR went off for LSU: Deion Smith had 5/125/2 and absolutely mossed a defender on one of his touchdowns. Corey Kiner ran for 12/74/1.