Gronk out for 4 weeks?

[jajoyce]

Facebook status as of 5 minutes ago...

"Robert Gronkowski
is out for 4 weeks...Very gay.
Updated 5 minutes ago"

Anyone have any information?

[PieceOfMeat]

I'd imagine the front page would have something on it, if true, wouldn't it?

I mean, at the very least it'd say something like "Starter out for 4 weeks" and then make you pay for premium to find out who.

Right?

[scumdevils86]

seems like it could be true.

[Merkin]

seems like it could be true.

I see you, or at least see you made post in premium on the subject.

Hope it's not a bad omen for the team.

/not premium any more

[scumdevils86]

any more proof (if this is true) need that this program is doomed to failure for all of eternity?

[SJCAT]

Fark.

Say it aint so........:(

[Gladiator Cat]

This is bad but injurys are apart of the game. This will also give AJ Simmons a chance to shine and build depth.

[uacats]

How long did it take Walters to come back

[Merkin]

How long did it take Walters to come back

F**K! Mono?

[Whitus004]

How long did it take Walters to come back

if he has mono that f'in blows. I just recovered from it about a couple weeks ago. Before i got it i thought walters was a punk for being out so long. man am i sorry Walters.... mono is the real deal. Not only did i feel like a pile of Sh*t for about four weeks, i also was not cleared to participate in any contact sports for 6 weeks due to the fact that your spleen gets enlarged. 6 weeks is playing it safe. i read a little bit about it, and the norm is 3-4 weeks.

[dc4azcats]

This is bad but injurys are apart of the game. This will also give AJ Simmons a chance to shine and build depth.

Agree. AJ is a player and he will step up and help this team big time. If opposing defenses think that they can forget about covering the TE they will be lit up like Time Square. AJ was a 4 star recruit out of HS and he can play - it is a great opportunity for him and I am sure that he will take advantage of it. Gone are the days where our back-up TE is either to small to block but has great hands or is a great blocker but can't catch a cold.

[azmattaz06]

Sounds like crap to me... I'd think azstarnet and goazcats would be talking about it already.. Won't believe it till it's on either one.. Sorry

[AZ_BEAR_DOWN]

Still not reported anywhere - this rumor is bunk

[scumdevils86]

Still not reported anywhere - this rumor is bunk

wouldn't say that...

[illcat]

See if he shows up for practice this am and the meet the team deal. Starnet has nothing on it,

[Merkin]

Today is meet the team, so if he is there signing autographs I imagine he doesn't have mono. 9am, be there. Giving away cokes and posters.

http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/wildcats/254187

EDIT: Just read on another board it's strep and Gronk is in isolation.

[UA Direct]

Standout tight end Rob Gronkowski has strep throat and missed Arizona's practice Saturday morning, a week before the Wildcats open the season against Idaho.
The sophomore is also undergoing tests to check if he might have mononucleosis, Arizona coach Mike Stoops said.

"We'll know more as the week goes on,'' Stoops said.
More tests were expected on Monday.

Stoops all but said Gronkowski's status is day-to-day. Arizona faces Idaho on Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. at Arizona Stadium.

more;

http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/daily/college/94675.php

[scumdevils86]

strep would be way better

[HiCat]

UA's Gronkowski may miss season opener
Diagnosed with strep throat, being tested for mono
By Ryan Finley
Arizona Daily Star

Tucson, Arizona | Published: 08.23.2008
advertisement
The Arizona Wildcats could start the football season without their biggest target.
Sophomore tight end Rob Gronkowski has been diagnosed with strep throat and is being tested for mononucleosis, UA coach Mike Stoops said today. Gronkowski was not in attendance at Saturday’s “Meet the Team” function inside Arizona Stadium, and is questionable to play in next week’s season opener against Idaho.
Gronkowski could miss a month or more should he test positive for mono.
“We’re all kind of unsure right now,” Stoops said. “Hopefully, we’ll have him back as quickly as possible.”

http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/hourlyupdate/254221.php

[CalStateTempe]

eff the hoochie or bong that gave Gronk strep and potentially mono!

[AZCoachB]

I hope it's strep.... if it's mono, he might be red-shirting this season. It just seems like our football team can never catch a freaking break. Damnit.

[TheCat]

Unbelievable......got to feel for the kid and Stoops.....

[PieceOfMeat]

As huge a loss Gronk being out for a month or more would be....

A tight end should never be the difference between a good team and a bad team. Sure it can be the difference in 1 game between a win and a loss(his replacement misses a key TD catch for example), but if it is mono and he's out for some time, and if Stoops can't coach around that....

Then Stoops ain't the man for the job.

[UofAcat23]

So whats the deal with Simmons? I see he was a 4 star recruit, but has only played 1 possession. Anybody see him in practice or anything?

[Merkin]

a loss Gronk being out for a month or more would be.

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/3658/yodauy5.jpg

[azcat49]

It should not take long for them to know if he has Mono. As I understand it the test takes about an hour so they know what he has.

I'm thinking that he indeed does have mono and that Stoops is keeping it on the down low to make teams game plan against the Gronk for at least the first three games. I bet he will be telling us he's game to game until UCLA (if in fact it is 4 weeks/mono)

I'm looking forward to seeing AJ and his now rapid developement. I think a lot of folks might be surprised. I know the coaches have said he has had a great camp.

[HiCat]

:lol2: Nice M..

[HiCat]

How is mono diagnosed?

The diagnosis of mono is suspected by the doctor based on the above symptoms and signs. Mono is confirmed by blood tests that may also include tests to exclude other possible causes of the symptoms, such as tests to rule out Strep throat. Early in the course of the mono, blood tests may show an increase in one type of white blood cell (lymphocyte). Some of these increased lymphocytes have an unusual or "atypical" appearance when viewed under a microscope, which suggests mono.

http://www.medicinenet.com/infectious_mononucleosis/page2.htm#5howis

[catgrad97]

Who's AJ's backup with Gronk out (second tight end in goal line packages)?

Edwin Lopez, maybe? The younger Gronk?

[PieceOfMeat]

I'm just glad you used the correct picture of Yoda.

And not that computer animated monstrosity

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/3658/yodauy5.jpg

[AZCoachB]

It should not take long for them to know if he has Mono. As I understand it the test takes about an hour so they know what he has.

I'm thinking that he indeed does have mono and that Stoops is keeping it on the down low to make teams game plan against the Gronk for at least the first three games. I bet he will be telling us he's game to game until UCLA (if in fact it is 4 weeks/mono)

I'm looking forward to seeing AJ and his now rapid developement. I think a lot of folks might be surprised. I know the coaches have said he has had a great camp.


It CAN take an hour... for me, I took FIVE mono tests and it was three WEEKS before I tested positive for it. I also didn't recover for about 6 months. If it is mono, I pray that he doesn't get it as bad as I had it.

[Whitus004]

It CAN take an hour... for me, I took FIVE mono tests and it was three WEEKS before I tested positive for it. I also didn't recover for about 6 months. If it is mono, I pray that he doesn't get it as bad as I had it.

yup, they have an initial test that you get back in a few hours but it is no where near 100%. It's only good if it comes up positive. If it comes up negative, then they have to do another test that take a couple weeks to get the results back.

[BibbysTowelDude]

My brother has felt the harsh effects of mono for over 2 years now. It absolutely killed his will to excersize regularly and his sleeping has been horrid ever since..

Unforanately, you can feel the effects of mono for a lifetime..

[chandlerAZcat]

I asked where GRONK was at the signing....was told by two players...he's out with mono...was told by some he's really beat and was told to say put and rest...

[UofAcat23]

I asked where GRONK was at the signing....was told by two players...he's out with mono...was told by some he's really beat and was told to say put and rest...

Wow, and the sad thing is that I know for a fact that Stoops tells the players exactly what to say for interviews and things like that. I can't believe he forget to tell his players to go along with the company line during the meet and greet.

[dc4azcats]

Wow, and the sad thing is that I know for a fact that Stoops tells the players exactly what to say for interviews and things like that. I can't believe he forget to tell his players to go along with the company line during the meet and greet.

Do you think that Stoops is the only coach to control what players say to the media? The list is long and look no further than the basketball coach at Arizona if you want to start somewhere. Most if not all coaches to some extent control what is said to the media. At the same time - kids will be kids and when the average fan asks an honest question of a player you get an honest answer back.

Does it hurt not to have Gronk? Absolutely, but it's not like he's the only guy who can catch and it's not like we don't have other options. We will not lose games just because we don't have Gronk and to say we will is an insult to AJ Simmons and all of the other Wr's, RB's and to Tui.

Time and time again when a team loses a key player and you think they are down - they rise up and win because the whole team steps up not just the replacement player. I think that will be the case here.

[azcat49]

Stoops does seem to have some paranoia about the media and what is said. But given his situation this year (win or else) I think he gets a pass from me.

[HiCat]

Opportunity knocks...

Simmons is not as proven in the passing attack as Gronkowski, who caught 28 passes for 525 yards and six touchdowns as a freshman last season, but Simmons could see a lot of action.
"I think the coaching staff has done a good job of preparing me for something like this,'' Simmons said. "I'm going to make the most of it."

http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/daily/college/94748.php

[azbbyes]

i admire the optimism some of you express, but if gronk has mono its hard for me to share it. he's the best player on the team, the one guy who can't be stopped. his ability to get open, make tough catches, and get in the end zone could get ua couple of wins we would not othrwise get. let's face it, given how tough the pac is, the margin of error to get a bowl worthy record is small. the other scary thing is the woefully inexperienced d-line. if you can't stop the run or pressure the qb... but that's another story.

[AZ_BEAR_DOWN]

The defense is gonna kick A$$. Gronk will be missed for sure, but his absence will not create losses. Simmons will fill in fine. Who else will there be to play TE is the question?

[HiCat]

AJ Simmons is the only other TE listed on the roster..

[AZ_BEAR_DOWN]

AJ Simmons is the only other TE listed on the roster..

I know, but there has to be someone to spell him? So who is gonna back him up?

[bcrisp]

A 5 wide receiver set!

[HiCat]

Wondering what the average recovery time for mono is? Estimates seem to vary. Is 4 weeks realistic? That would put RG's return around Sept 20th.. for the UCLA game.. (and probably not in game shape)

[the real dill]

Wondering what the average recovery time for mono is? Estimates seem to vary. Is 4 weeks realistic? That would put RG's return around Sept 20th.. for the UCLA game.. (and probably not in game shape)

4 weeks is realistic if you listen to your Dr. and do nothing. Avoiding a relapse is the key to overcoming mono. A relapse could be a season ender.

[illcat]

i admire the optimism some of you express, but if gronk has mono its hard for me to share it. he's the best player on the team, the one guy who can't be stopped. his ability to get open, make tough catches, and get in the end zone could get ua couple of wins we would not othrwise get. let's face it, given how tough the pac is, the margin of error to get a bowl worthy record is small. the other scary thing is the woefully inexperienced d-line. if you can't stop the run or pressure the qb... but that's another story.

If this is true why don't they just put him out there by himself. Can you spell T-E-A-M?

[illcat]

I think we should all take a step back because right now some are speculating 4 weeks some longer. IMO I think it depends on the physical condition of the individual who has contracted it as to the recovery time. It's just like any other illness the better shape the person is in the less time it will take to recover.

And for all the sky is falling people. There are still 10 other guys that make up the offense I'm quite sure someone if not all will and should step up.

[HiCat]

I'm looking forward to seeing AJ Simmons on the field. I'm guessing he'll do very well.

[Arnold Booke]

Indeed, this development is a shame. The one guy we've got that pretty much never drops the pass and pretty much always drags it north for extra yardage.

It doesn't seem like the Gods of Football look very favorably on the Arizona Wildcats. It's always something. We rarely get to go with a full complement.

Must be a poltergeist.

It should be of grave concern that our receiving corps is so apt to drop perfectly thrown passes. But that doesn't matter - if you get your hands on even a poorly-thrown ball, you've GOTTA PULL IT DOWN - period facto. They just seem to fear the hit. We've really had problems with that the past two seasons... on the occasions when Tui *does* drill into some guy's chest it usually gets dropped.

I really hope we've made progress in this key area of offense. We've just got to move the sticks better, and we seriously need to reduce the third-and-longs. That's killed us for how long, now? We go through two downs so quickly, some games it seems we might as well start our drives with 3rd-and-23.

Clock. First downs. Sustained drives. Capitalize on ALL turnovers.

We need this kid Gronk and we need him really quick and we need him ready because, other than Thomas, we've got a gaggle of young receivers who have been scared of getting hit.

[Puerco]

I know, but there has to be someone to spell him? So who is gonna back him up?

eee-emm-effing-emm?

Come on, why not go from being underused for two years to starting on both sides of the ball? ;)

[AZCoachB]

Wondering what the average recovery time for mono is? Estimates seem to vary. Is 4 weeks realistic? That would put RG's return around Sept 20th.. for the UCLA game.. (and probably not in game shape)

I've known people that were fine within two weeks. I've also known people that got the Epstein Bar (sp?) strand and were in the hospital for 6 months and didn't ever fully recover. I weighed 215 lbs and was an athlete in peak physical condition before I got it and after about 6 weeks of mono I weighed 170 and could barely jog a warm-up lap. Mono was not kind to me. It really depends on how his body responds...

4 weeks is realistic if you listen to your Dr. and do nothing. Avoiding a relapse is the key to overcoming mono. A relapse could be a season ender.

Doing nothing for 4 weeks right before the season starts for a D1 athlete is the same thing as saying he'll be out for the season.

[HiCat]

Coach Stoops:

"We're pretty confident that it's not going to be a significant amount of time … three or four weeks at most," Stoops said at the news conference. "We're optimistic we can get him back sooner than that."

http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/wildcats/254523


AJ Simmons:

Simmons, a 6-foot-3, 250-pound sophomore, was asked if he is ready to drag two or three players down the field, as Gronkowski built a reputation of doing. The answer came quick.
"I'm a physical guy. I am a playmaker," Simmons said. "I think you will see that on Saturday. . . . People will be happy with my performance.:)

http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/daily/college/94852.php

[Arnold Booke]

<i>..."it's not going to be a significant amount of time … three or four weeks at most"</i>

Three or four weeks? Last I counted, that's ONE-THIRD of the season, Mike. You better get your calculator calibrated.

That is MORE than significant. This kid scored HOW MANY touchdowns last year? How many first downs?

[Whitus004]

<i>..."it's not going to be a significant amount of time … three or four weeks at most"</i>

Three or four weeks? Last I counted, that's ONE-THIRD of the season, Mike. You better get your calculator calibrated.

That is MORE than significant. This kid scored HOW MANY touchdowns last year? How many first downs?

he knows exactly how significant it is... but what is he suppose to do? pull a chicken little and yell the sky is falling?

[Arnold Booke]

I presume his thought is that we can RUN OVER Idaho and Toledo with Grigsby et al. Use our superior offensive line and backfield speed.

He's probably right, of course.

But then things get considerably more serious, beginning with the Lobos at *their* farm and they showed last year they have little respect for UofA, even with all our players intact.

[Reydituto]

If Gronk has mono, there is no doubt his loss to the offense is huge, and his absence would be felt. UA's offesne is simply less dynamic and dangerous with out him, and while I believe AJ is a real talent who can make plays, he's not Gronk, nor will he command the respect Gronk would. If he only has strep, missing the first 4 games won't be the end of the world, especially with the bye after UCLA.

[dantheman10]

my friend who was with rob today said that he is deff out sat (as we all know) but that he is feeling a lot better and not contagious anymore. Knock on wood, meaning no mono. But i guess well have to wait to hear the FINAL word

[angcatfan]

my friend who was with rob today said that he is deff out sat (as we all know) but that he is feeling a lot better and not contagious anymore. Knock on wood, meaning no mono. But i guess well have to wait to hear the FINAL word

This is news I have been waiting to hear! We don't need Gronk for Idaho or Toledo, but I'd love to see him back for New Mexico and at full speed when we start PAC10 play.

[illcat]

my friend who was with rob today said that he is deff out sat (as we all know) but that he is feeling a lot better and not contagious anymore. Knock on wood, meaning no mono. But i guess well have to wait to hear the FINAL word


OMG you mean I might be able to watch the games this season without thinking it's a bust??.....:)

[HiCat]

The Wildcats sophomore, out with strep throat or possibly mononucleosis, had several impressive scrimmages even though he was feeling ill.
"There is a good chance he was symptomatic a week or two coming up to this diagnosis," UA coach Mike Stoops said Tuesday after practice.


We are going to surprise you all when he comes back. We are going to put a lid on that so you guys (in the media) don't keep asking," Stoops said, joking. "He is out until further notice."

http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/daily/college/94987.php


More info..
Starting to sound like RG might be back a little earlier??