Alan Branch Might Have Stress Fractures In Both Legs

[gr8slayer]

A league source now tells Profootballtalk.com that SI.com's report about Alan Branch having stress fractures in both legs is accurate.
However, PFT notes that different doctors will give different medical opinions. We're not sure how this will affect Branch on draft day, but defensive linemen often tend to struggle with nagging lower leg injuries.

Dan Pompeii of the Sporting News says that Michigan DT Alan Branch has stress fractures which are causing him to fall in the draft.
Profootballtalk.com brings up a couple points that discouts the rumors, including that there was no medical follow-up for Branch after the Combine. He may just have shin splints. Branch seemingly could be drafted anywhere from sixth to late in the first round.

[Devin]

Re: Alan Branch Might Have Stress Fractures In Both Legs

I dont think this is true, and as PFT states most all big men have shin splints.

Plus didnt Branch play almost every game?

[gr8slayer]

Re: Alan Branch Might Have Stress Fractures In Both Legs

I dont think this is true, and as PFT states most all big men have shin splints.

Plus didnt Branch play almost every game?

Plus I doubt he will be an every down DT in the league.

[madness]

Re: Alan Branch Might Have Stress Fractures In Both Legs

I dont think this is true, and as PFT states most all big men have shin splints.

Plus didnt Branch play almost every game?

Yes, he showed up for almost every one.

[gr8slayer]

Re: Alan Branch Might Have Stress Fractures In Both Legs

Yes, he showed up for almost every one.

Did he really show up against USC though? I hardly noticed him.

[L.A. Playa]

Re: Alan Branch Might Have Stress Fractures In Both Legs

Did he really show up against USC though? I hardly noticed him.

no one from Michigan showed up against USC

[madness]

Re: Alan Branch Might Have Stress Fractures In Both Legs

Did he really show up against USC though? I hardly noticed him.

By showed up, I mean being physically present.

[gr8slayer]

Re: Alan Branch Might Have Stress Fractures In Both Legs

By showed up, I mean being physically present.

I know, I was just being a smart ass

[The Spaz]

Re: Alan Branch Might Have Stress Fractures In Both Legs

That's what he gets for being a lazy fat ****...lol.

[HHURRICANE]

Re: Alan Branch Might Have Stress Fractures In Both Legs

This is true!!!!!

They are called shin splints. If you were a teenager to early 20's and have done any kind of sport than you have had them.

This is why I hate the media!!!!

[madness]

Re: Alan Branch Might Have Stress Fractures In Both Legs

I know, I was just being a smart ass

Me too.