Injury Report: JMU-New Hampshire

The Dukes are going into their homecoming match-up against New Hampshire with a good amount of injuries that could alter the outcome of the game:

(This blog was posted before Wednesday's practice. Players that sat out Tuesday's game could still play Saturday.)

Brian Barlow (TE) - out 3 to 4 weeks with a bruised sternum he suffered on a late hit in the end zone

Matt Krout (LT)- held out of practice Tuesday; was seen in a boot

Jamaal Sullivan (TB)- held out of practice Tuesday; status is questionable

Kerby Long (WR)- shoulder injury; status is questionable

DJ Bryant (DB)- suffered concussion on Saturday; sat out Tuesday but WILL PLAY Saturday

Griff Yancey (RB)- hamstring injury that held him out against Towson; back in pads on Tuesday and will likely play Saturday

Justin Thorpe (QB)- LIKELY OUT FOR THE SEASON

This is a major blow to the struggling offense for JMU. They were looking forward to having Thorpe back on the field since he brings two dimensions: pass and run. He's not the best passer when it comes to accuracy or strength, but the man has wheels and would have been a threat in the backfield at  the wildcat or some quarterback draws. In the past 3 games, JMU is only averaging 13.3 points per game. That is pathetic for a team ranked in the top 10. I think the coaching staff has been looking forward to Thorpe getting back on the field, but they probably knew before we did his chances of playing the rest of the season were small. Offensive players like Sullivan, Yancey, Long, and Dudzik will need to step up for the rest of the season if the Dukes are trying to play deep into December.

Check back tomorrow to see if there are any more injuries concerning the Dukes and on Friday a preview of the Homecoming Game!

GO DUKES!!

-MO