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.
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