Cornelius Ingram ready for SECCG?

[zoom there goes percy]

I've heard reports that Ingram says he feels good enough to play this Saturday. Can anyone verify?

 

[castawaygator]

there is no replacing harvin, but having CI back surely would be a huge help as long as he is in condition to play

 

[Burning_BLUE_and_ORANGE]

I heard he has not started running routes yet.

 

[Burning_BLUE_and_ORANGE]

"Meyer said after Tuesday's practice that it's "real wishful thinking" on Ingram's part and his part that he would be back for the SEC championship game."

 

[MahxFahn]

I've heard reports that Ingram says he feels good enough to play this Saturday. Can anyone verify?

INGRAM SAYS HE'S READY TO PLAY

December 2, 2008 ​

Former Hawthorne standout Cornelius Ingram tells middle schoolers he's healthy enough to play in SEC championship game.
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Standing in front of a crowded auditorium of middle schoolers from around Alachua County, Florida Gator senior tight end Cornelius Ingram said he is ready to play football again, less than four months after what was thought to be season-ending surgery on his left ACL.

"I'm at the point where if I wanted to play this Saturday, I could play," Ingram said at the Reitz Union, on the University of Florida's campus.

Ingram was named a preseason All-American at tight end by several publications, but he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during two-a-day practices in August, and had surgery later in the week. According to mayoclinic.com ACL rehabilitation usually lasts several months, but Ingram says physical therapist Marty Huegel has given him a vote of confidence. When asked again if that meant he is ready to play, Ingram replied coyly.

"According to Marty, it's going pretty good, I'm running around, so don't be surprised."

Ingram drew a standing ovation on senior day against the Citadel as he crouched into a racing position and sprinted out to Urban Meyer at midfield during the pregame ceremonies.

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[Burning_BLUE_and_ORANGE]

INGRAM SAYS HE'S READY TO PLAY

December 2, 2008 ​

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I wonder if there are more details yet..

 

[chedgar1]

IMO we would be better off with Hernandez as well as he's been running routes and he's been blocking like a mad man. CI would be huge but he wouldnt be %100, not because of his knee but because its his first game in a decent amount of time.

 

[leakbrewergator]

Ingram may feel like he's ready to play, but he's not playing....

 

[Burning_BLUE_and_ORANGE]

Ingram may feel like he's ready to play, but he's not playing....

I think thats true. I wonder about BCS game then... if he would play. He has over a month.

 

[tuss76]

It really won't hurt anything if he plays or not. I wouldn't play him to much and risk hurting him again, but I think him being a senior he should get to play some in this game and the NCG. (cause you know we're going to that one to)

 

[Zach]

I'm more worried about Percy.

 

[Leakfan12]

I'm more worried about Percy.

We all are.

 

[CaliZona_Gator]

I think there is no way CI plays in the SECC, but it would be nice to see him have a catch in the NC, it will help NFL scouts see that it was not a career ending injury

 

[Burning_BLUE_and_ORANGE]

His draft status certainly lowered though because of this season now all the TE around the country will probably get picked higher.

 

[inthestands]

His draft status certainly lowered though because of this season now all the TE around the country will probably get picked higher.

yeah, but that means some NFL team will get an absolute steal... they may get a first round quality guy somewhere deep in the 3rd or 4th round... maybe even deeper into the draft. Some NFL Quarterback will laugh his way all the way to Hawaii next year. The good thing for CI is that he has a chance to go to a better team as opposed to getting drafted high to some crap team. I heard from some of my Falcon sources that they are very interested in him. What a weapon for Matt Ryan.

 

[Burning_BLUE_and_ORANGE]

I hope Lions (i live in detroit), Packers, Cardinals, Texans or Jags he winds up.

He can very well be the next Antonio Gates

 

[leakbrewergator]

His draft status certainly lowered though because of this season now all the TE around the country will probably get picked higher.

I still think he will be one of the first TE's taken in the draft. Certainly USC's Fred Davis will be first. After that, CI may be the next in line.

 

[Burning_BLUE_and_ORANGE]

I still think he will be one of the first TE's taken in the draft. Certainly USC's Fred Davis will be first. After that, CI may be the next in line.

Well there is still the Oklahoma State and Missori TE... i wonder if 18 on Oklahoma is draft eligible.

 

[Leakfan12]

I hope Lions (i live in detroit), Packers, Cardinals, Texans or Jags he winds up.

He can very well be the next Antonio Gates

And Mr. Gates didn't even play college ball though he didn't have an injury that Ingram had.

 

[Burning_BLUE_and_ORANGE]

And Mr. Gates didn't even play college ball though he didn't have an injury that Ingram had.

I meant the type of position they play... Like a WR kind of for certain formations