The Nebraska Cornhuskers learned some grim news regarding the health of two of their running backs. Head coach Matt Rhule has informed the media that Gabe Ervin dislocated his hip and Rahmir Johnson dislocated his shoulder. Both are now done for the year.
“In injury news, we had some guys’ seasons end early, unfortunately, on Saturday. Rahmir Johnson will have surgery; he dislocated his shoulder. It’s serious enough that he’ll miss the year. Gabe Ervin dislocated his hip and will have surgery on his hip, so he’ll be done for the year. And Dwight Bootle hurt his shoulder in the game and will have to have surgery, so he’ll be done for the year.”
Ervin started the first two games for the Huskers and totaled 196 yards on 38 carries. He has 95 carries for 414 yards and three touchdowns for his career.
Johnson had 12 carries on the season for 65 yards, including a 44-yard run against Northern Illinois before his season ended. He’s amassed 739 yards in five seasons on 172 carries with six touchdowns.
Rhule expressed his heartbreak for the two injured players.
Football impact aside, especially for Rahmir, who’s a senior, I can just tell you it’s heartbreaking on this end. He’s an unbelievable young man and just a leader. Gabe has done a great job for us – excellent leader, excellent teammate. My heart really hurts for those two guys.
Nebraska will rely on running back Anthony Grant. Last season, Grant ran for a team-high 915 yards and six touchdowns. Find a photo gallery of Gabe Ervin and Rahmir Johnson below.