The potential high ceiling for the Oregon Ducks’ 2022 season was thrown into question on Saturday night when quarterback Bo Nix went down with an apparent knee injury in the fourth quarter against the Washington Huskies.
Nix sat out a drive while getting checked out by trainers in the medical tent, but he went back in for the Ducks’ final drive, though it was too late for a comeback victory.
Nix did not meet with media members after the game, so it wasn’t until Monday night that we gained any clarity on his injury. If that’s what you call what head coach Dan Lanning gave us during his weekly press conference.
“I’m not going to share really any update with anyone,” Lanning said. “We came away dinged in that game. I will say that I feel lot more positive today getting to hear some news on where things are at right now.”
Of course, the question was about updates for Nix as well as starting center Alex Forsyth, and starting right guard Ryan Walk. It’s impossible to say whether or not supposed positive news was or any individual in particular, or the group at large.
“I’m feeling better about our health this week,” Lanning again stated later in the interview.
Whether that means that all three starters are good to go and will play vs. No. 10 Utah on Saturday or not is up for question, but we will learn more on Tuesday when media members get a chance to see a portion of practice.
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