UCLA QB Ben Olson Fractures Foot
August 11, 2008
UCLA Quarterback Ben Olson fractured his foot during a team drill that took place on Saturday and is already expected to miss 6 to 8 weeks, if not more.
According to the Seattle Times, Olson, whose career has been hampered by injuries, broke the fifth metatarsal in his right foot during practice Saturday, and X-rays taken Sunday revealed the fracture. Olson, 25, suffered the same injury April 24, the second-to-last day of spring practice.
A decision on whether he will have surgery is expected to be made in a few days.
“It’s very frustrating because it seems every year that my progression as a quarterback has been halted by injury,” Olson said.
I know first hand (or I guess you could say foot) that this injury is the type that nags at you for months and months. The bone in question is thinner bone type and surgery is probably Olson’s best option, depending on the severity of the fracture. However, with a great doctor and an effective therapist hopefully Ben can get back on the field within 7 weeks.
Madden ‘09 Cover Will Feature Favre In Packers Jersey
August 8, 2008
EA Sports and label president Peter Moore have announced that Brett Favre will still be featured on the cover of Madden NFL ’09 wearing his infamous green and gold jersey.
Soon after it was announced that Brett would be playing for the New York Jets, EA Sports quickly re-produced a print-only cover of Favre in a Jets uniform. According to Game Daily, a downloadable cover update will soon be availabe from EA Sports and a roster patch also expected to be released for download to make sure Brett is in the game and with the right team. Fans can print out this new cover and insert it into the case of Madden NFL 09.
“Besides the fact that it would be an added expense and hassle to change the cover, EA wants to honor Favre’s legacy as a Packer, so the art isn’t changing”, said Peter Moore.
“Madden NFL ‘09 hit stores next Tuesday with Brett wearing his Packers green and gold”.
Does EA Sports really want to preserve Favre legacy, or was it really too much of a hassle to change the cover?
Game Daily also features an area where you can view 35 screenshots of the game that hits the shelves on Tuesday.
