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Xavier Thomas update No. 2
Aug 15, 2022, 9:57 AM
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Ok, I told you Saturday evening that the Xavier Thomas injury wasn't season-ending and that he would be back sooner rather than later. I have a few more details I feel comfortable in passing along...
First off, I've been told he's in great spirits and ready to attack the rehab once he can begin. Surgery is today.
Now, a timeline for getting back? I am hearing four weeks at minimum, outside at six weeks. So that puts him back for the meat of ACC play, perhaps Wake Forest or NC State depending on rehab and how he feels. Wishing him the best of luck...I've been around the facility and I've seen how hard he works. After practice, when we are conducting interviews, he's in the weight room continuing to work out.
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5 weeks it is!
Aug 15, 2022, 10:00 AM
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Thanks DHood!!!
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Re: 5 weeks it is!
Aug 15, 2022, 11:39 AM
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make sure he staYS INSIDE THE WHOLE TIME- THEN ITS 4 WEEKS
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Re: Xavier Thomas update No. 2
Aug 15, 2022, 10:03 AM
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Thanks David. Hate it for X. I know he was hoping this season would be a great one and launch his NFL career. Hope he recovers soon.
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Re: Xavier Thomas update No. 2
Aug 15, 2022, 10:04 AM
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Thanks for the info, might be back for the NC State game.
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Re: Xavier Thomas update No. 2
Aug 15, 2022, 10:04 AM
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good news, Thanks David. Hope he's 100% for NC state and improves the rest of the season.
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Re: Xavier Thomas update No. 2
Aug 15, 2022, 10:08 AM
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Good to know. He just needs to come back 100% and not rush things and risk worsening the matter. Here is to a speedy recover XT.
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Re: Xavier Thomas update No. 2
Aug 15, 2022, 10:08 AM
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What was the injury? I missed that update
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Re: Xavier Thomas update No. 2
Aug 15, 2022, 10:09 AM
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Toe
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Re: Xavier Thomas update No. 2
Aug 15, 2022, 10:27 AM
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Toe?
Cut it off, who needs them . . . . I once knew a rugby player with no big toe.
J/K, hope X is revved back up soon
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Re: Xavier Thomas update No. 2
Aug 15, 2022, 10:47 AM
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I just had surgery for in-grown big toenail. No fun when the doc sticks a needle in your toe to make it numb.
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Re: Xavier Thomas update No. 2
Aug 15, 2022, 10:09 AM
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Thanks for the update.
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Re: Xavier Thomas update No. 2
Aug 15, 2022, 10:20 AM
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Good thing he has slimmed down. For little things on our body like toes, they sure have a lot of nerves in them. Not having that extra weight will make it easier for him to get back on it quicker.
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Re: Xavier Thomas update No. 2
Aug 15, 2022, 10:17 AM
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I bet he'll be back for Wake, 3 weeks til the season then the first 3 weeks should all be no contest wins. He'll probably recover quickly and be back at practice Mid-Sept. Either way, the fact he'll be back at all is huge news. But still a concern with the amount of injury already this season, something needs to change wherever all this is happening on the practice fields.
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Re: Xavier Thomas update No. 2
Aug 15, 2022, 10:34 AM
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Best wishes to him for a speedy recovery. Luckily we have solid depth on the DLine this season.
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Re: Xavier Thomas update No. 2
Aug 15, 2022, 10:43 AM
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Whew!!!! Even at 6 weeks or 7, just happy it doesn't sound more serious. Will pray for him. Good news is he's battered and battle tested for life mentally... Thanks in part to Dabo and our amazing staff. He'll have a great future and light years ahead of most his age. Go get em X.
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Prayers for a full recovery!***
Aug 15, 2022, 11:08 AM
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Re: Xavier Thomas update No. 2
Aug 15, 2022, 12:26 PM
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Thanks, David. Appreciate the update. XT will still be good to go one way or another. His growth since coming to Clemson has been good to see. Most of it off the football field mind you. But, you can visibly see, Dabo gets a bit choked up when he talks about how much XT has grown up and taken accountability for his development as a person and player!
I still think he comes back with a great sense of urgency and has a phenomenal season!
Go Tigers!
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Re: Xavier Thomas update No. 2
Aug 15, 2022, 2:05 PM
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I'm curious if 4-6 weeks is when he'll be able to contribute or when he's medically cleared to play. XT's conditioning has never been adequate, hard to believe that he won't need another 4+ weeks to get into enough shape to be a starter
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What exactly is the injury
Aug 15, 2022, 2:08 PM
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seems nobody is saying anything beyond "Foot injury", at least from what I've read.
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Re: What exactly is the injury
Aug 15, 2022, 3:28 PM
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I was told it was an injury to ‘pinky toe’ but I don’t have confirmation.
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Re: What exactly is the injury
Aug 17, 2022, 2:37 AM
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Go ahead shoot off my panky toe. Sorry couldn't resist!
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Thanks, David.
Aug 16, 2022, 12:33 PM
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X-Man can't seem to catch a break. Glad he's in good spirits and hope to see him back terrorizing offenses soon.
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