Da'Rel Scott Has a Broken Wrist, Will Likely Miss Year - Where to Go From Here?

by Ben Broman on Oct 3, 2009 5:21 PM EDT in Football Comment 12 comments

The saddening word comes from Jeff Barker:

RB Da'Rel Scott broke his wrist.

Coach Friedgen said he's probably out for the season. Scott had over 1,000 yards last season.

Much like the Jerome Burney injury, this type of thing is always sad. Luckily, Scott will be able to come back next year and keep his NFL hopes alive, but this is a terrible injury, both for him and the team.

Now, Scott had been losing PT every game thanks to fumbling issues, so he won't be missed as much as, say Chris Turner would be. But he's still Maryland's best, most dangerous running back, without question.

This means Davin Meggett will claim the starting RB spot full-time. I also expect Gary Douglas to see a serious increase in playing time, even more than he did today, to make up for Scott's carries.

This also means that it's highly probable either D.J. Adams or Caleb Porzel burns their redshirt. Porzel would make the most sense, as he's the most dangerous and most like Scott, but he's been injured for awhile and may be rusty. Don't be surprised to see Adams out there in the near future.

Oh, whats that? Morgan Green? Well, Steve Slaton's replacement (I know, I know...not the whole story) is now on the practice squad, and Adams is above him on the depth chart. Certainly a monumental fall for Green, but you have to play the best player.

Anyway, it's a sad injury for DRS, and our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

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Yeah, this is really sad, but...

…maybe it was already broken and thats what caused all the fumbles?

horrible joke, i know

by kckb8 on Oct 3, 2009 5:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ha

Actually, I was going to post the same thing in the post. Decided not to at the last second.

by Ben Broman on Oct 3, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Too bad, sucks for the team

I think that if the O-line can improve during the season, Megget can step up his game. Hopefully, there will be no other significant injuries, we are thin.

Gary Williams for President!
Put Rose in the Hall of Fame

by terp12 on Oct 3, 2009 6:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Question

What does everyone think about burning Caleb Porzel’s redshirt this season and redshirting him next year when Scott should be back for his senior year? I like Green, but he is similar in running style to Meggett, a tough, hard-nosed power runner, which complemented the explosive speed of Scott. Haven’t seen too much from Douglas, so I don’t know what he’s like. Porzel would bring back the sheer speed running back that we will be missing without Scott.

by JC1 on Oct 3, 2009 6:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm in favor

If he’s judged better than Adams, bring him on. I don’t mind burning redshirts, as long as the person plays.

by Ben Broman on Oct 3, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Adams vs. Porzel

How does DJ Adams compare with Caleb Porzel? And why is he ahead of Porzel on the depth chart? Is it because of what he’s shown in practice, or is it a strategic move to make sure Porzel could keep his redshirt? If the latter, then it could make sense to use Porzel to replace Scott for this season.

by JC1 on Oct 3, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Porzel's been hurt

The injury likely isn’t too serious, but he’s been less than 100% for a while.

Adams is the big power back – think Charles Scott (was just watching LSU game). Porzel’s smaller, more explosive. Both are about as good at what they do as the other, so I expect Porzel and Adams would be 3/3a on the depth chart if CP was healthy.

by Ben Broman on Oct 3, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

Ah, okay. Thanks for the info. And I didn’t realize Porzel was still not 100%.

by JC1 on Oct 3, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

to jc1

not a good idea. just let him redshirt this year and let him play some next year. ya think porzel would want a chance to play this yr and redshirt next yr. if it were me and they asked me to do that i’d transfer.

by fkterp on Oct 4, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't think that's what he was suggesting

He wasn’t saying burn this year, redshirt next year. He was saying just burn this year, then finish it out normally.

by Ben Broman on Oct 4, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Man, that sucks

It was real quiet in the Student Section when he was on the ground, but then was pumping us up while getting carted off. We are really going to miss him. I do not trust Meggot at all.

That was one hell of a game. Clemson has a real good kicker, and he missed 2 big time field goals. Great day at Byrd and great day to be a Terp student!

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Oct 3, 2009 6:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

We need a scoring threat at running back. Burn Porzel's shirt.

If our defense is legitimate and I think it is, we are going to be more conservative on offense while the OL develops. If Porzel can go wide on the pitchout, he could add a dimension to our running game we don’t have now. Then, we need Green for his blocking and I think his ability to run between the tackles. I really don’t understand why Meggett is still playing. He doesn’t block very well and he isn’t a breakaway threat.

I feel sorry for Da’Rel. He needs an opportunity to show that he can hang onto the ball. We know he has talent.

by wmterp on Oct 3, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs