For Navy fullback Adam Ballard an injury plagued season came to head on Saturday when, on his second carry of the day, a defender rolled over his right ankle, in the process fracturing his right fibula. My own medical opinion (which consist of one Anatomy/Physiology course during my Junior year of High School) says that this isn't as serious as a fractured tibia, but will nevertheless keep him out well into the off-season. My very own Mother, who is something of an expert in the field of all that medicine/injury stuff, confirmed that Ballard may be back for spring practice at the earliest. That means Eric Kettani and Matt Hall, who have been providing quality depth all season, will get the chance to carve up Boston College's defense on the 30th. Ballard was scheduled to have surgery earlier today.
Ballard told the Annapolis Capital he actually fractured his left ankle two weeks ago against Eastern Michigan, as opposed to the original report of an high ankle sprain. He also said that he "figured I could play with one broken ankle, but playing with two is a little tough." Fine words of wisdom were never spoken.
On a completely separate and unrelated note, I'd thought I'd point you all in the direction of the latest Polls. Navy receiver four votes in the latest AP Poll, ranked ahead of the likes of South Carolina and UCLA. The Mids also received a full two votes in the coaches poll, which on first inspection is actually double what Maryland received. And that, my fellow fans, deserves a much spirited "Hoozah!"
