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DEL.ICIO.USUGA-bound QB Aaron Murray has “successful” surgery on broken leg
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UGA-bound quarterback Aaron Murray said he was excited about returning to school today after undergoing “successful” surgery on his broken left leg.
Murray told the AJC that doctors that said there was no major ligament damage found during last Friday’s two-hour operation to insert screws and metal plate to support the leg.
“I’m excited, and I feeling really good about everything,” Murray said. “I don’t know if it’s the pain medication or what, but I’m a lot less sore. I’m no longer laying in my bed in pain all day.
“I joked with my coach that I could play this week.”
Murray, who was ordered to stay home from school last week in order to keep his leg elevated to reduce swelling before surgery, said he will return to classes on Monday at Plant High. He said teachers will allow him to leave five minutes early on his crutches to get a headstart on other students.
Murray said he credited “a lot of people praying for me” to doctors not finding any extensive ligament damage, which could’ve threatened his ability to play at UGA. Murray said his parents talked with Georgia quarterbacks coach Mike Bobo over the weekend.
What the next step? Murray said he will meet with doctors later this week to review the surgery and discuss rehabilitation. He is still hoping for a miracle to return to action for Plant High by the playoffs, although it is likely his heralded high school career is over.
Murray again wanted to thank the UGA fans “for the support.” While confined to his bed last week, Murray said reading emails and Internet posts “really lifted my spirits.”
Murray is UGA’s most prolific commitment in its 2009 recruiting class, earning MVP honors of the Elite 11 QB Camp last summer. He picked Georgia among 53 scholarship offers.
Before being injured in the second quarter of last week’s game for Plant, Murray had a stellar performance, throwing for 205 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing for 95 yards and one touchdown.
Georgia coach Mark Richt has told Murray that the Bulldogs will honor his scholarship, even if he “never takes a snap again.”
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By benadawg
October 27, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this
Aaron, the fans can’t wait for you to be a dawg. Good luck!!!
By Michael Carvell
October 27, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this
Aaron gave permission to post his email address if anyone wanted to send get-well messages: It’s aaron11qb@yahoo.com
By UGA1
October 27, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this
Why waste a scholarship on this guy - obviously injury prone. Let’s move on a get another Stafford!!!!
By Dawg Nation
October 27, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this
GodSpeed to you - Aaron…
By 1eyedJack
October 27, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this
UGA1 is obviously an imposter (tech nerd or gaytor). We’re behind you Aaron. Hope to see you in the Red n Black real soon.
By REALITY!!
October 27, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this
oh great cant wait for the negative bloggers to start trashing him through his personal email!!!!
By Roadrunner
October 27, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this
Great news Aaron, I had similar surgery a little over a year ago, but at 48 I took a little longer to bounce back! All of the Bulldog Nation look forward to seeing you between the hedges next year!!
By Decatur Bred
October 27, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this
UGA1 reminds us of the downside to the internet, ppl can be as lame and cowardly as they want to be. This is a message to the students at Plant down in Tampa, when you see Mr. Aaron Murray in the hallways, clear the area and give him room to get where he needs to be. If need be I’ll come down there myself to make sure he has a safe human convoy at all times. Get well soon brother!! :-)
By Supes
October 27, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this
Aaron, get well fast!
UGA nation wishes you a fast recovery and we can’t wait to see you wear the red and black at Sanford Stadium in the near future!
God Bless!
By ATL Mike
October 27, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this
Aaron, the entire BullNation wishes you the best and fastest recovery. We are looking forward to you wearing the Red & Black and bringing us many Championships! Get well soon DAWG!
By CarolinaJacket
October 27, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this
UGA1is not a football fan. He’s just an idiot. I wish Aaron nothing but the best.
By RobC
October 27, 2008 6:49 PM | Link to this
Good thing we all prayed for no ligament damage and not an end to famine. What a waste that would have been. Whew, dodged one there….
By drsmooth
October 27, 2008 9:55 PM | Link to this
Hope you get well soon Aaron. Even if you never play football at UGA you will be happy you get to spend the next four years in Athens.
By Paddy
October 28, 2008 7:39 AM | Link to this
Rob C….I have been praying to end famine for over 40 years, I prayed one time for no ligament damage. What can I say? God loves football, though I believe he pulls for the Fighting Irish.
Get well soon, Go Dawgs
By What's next
October 29, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this
Thanks RobC for the info. Next you’ll want to lecture all of us on global warming. Maybe it’s time to put pants on and come out of the closet.
By chad
October 29, 2008 9:58 PM | Link to this
who cares, he will never see the field at ugay.